ARA 2025 Summer Intern

Hi, everyone! My name is Everett Carlson, and I am excited to introduce myself as the Agricultural Retailers Association’s 2025 summer intern! 

Originally from Champaign, Illinois, I am a rising sophomore studying Agricultural Business, Economics, and International Agriculture at Iowa State University.  At Iowa State, I am involved in the Agricultural Business Club, Agricultural Markets & Management Club, FarmHouse fraternity, and Army ROTC. While I didn’t grow up on a farm, I have always had an interest in agriculture, and I am looking forward to learning more about the retail side of the industry this summer! 

I am thrilled to be in Washington, DC and very excited to learn more about how a trade organization like ARA operates! I’m specifically looking forward to developing a greater understanding of how the policy process works – both legislative and regulatory – and how the association advocates for ag retailers.   

I look forward to connecting with you all and appreciate your support as I begin this internship! I am excited to work to preserve retailers’ freedom to operate and innovate and to contribute to an industry that provides America’s safe and plentiful food supply.