Ian McGregor with The McGregor Company is the 2022-23 ARA Chairman of the Board of Directors. Read his ARA Chairman's Letters below for a candid update of recent and upcoming advocacy action and professional development opportunities from the association.
The 2020-21 ARA Board Chair Rod Wells of GROWMARK started the tradition of sending quarterly letters to members and the public summarizing recent ARA achievements and programs while giving an update on the ag retail industry as a whole.
Q1 2021 Letter (March 29, 2021)
Special Edition Letter (Jan. 14, 2021)
Q2 2020 Letter (June 18, 2020)
Q1 2020 Letter (March 26, 2020)
Check back each quarter for a message from the current ARA Chairman.
Click here to view the full ARA Board of Directors.
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