News Release
Rep. Shomari C. Figures Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag
Aug 14, 2025
U.S. Representative Shomari C. Figures (D-Ala.) recently toured GreenPoint Ag’s facility in Evergreen, Alabama, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.
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House Ag Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott Tours ARA Member Facility GreenPoint Ag
Aug 13, 2025
The House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) recently toured GreenPoint Ag’s retail facility in Hawkinsville, Georgia, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.
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ARA Rising Stars Award Program Nominations Open
Aug 04, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today launched the 2025 Rising Stars award program, which is sponsored by Atticus. The Rising Stars program is a meaningful way for ARA member companies to recognize employees for their work in front of hundreds of industry professionals at the annual ARA Conference & Expo and to explore new ways to hone their leadership skills.
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Rep. Van Orden Tours ARA Member Facility Van Diest Supply Co.
Jul 21, 2025
SPARTA, Wis – U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) recently toured Van Diest Supply Company’s facility in Sparta, Wisconsin, as part of the Agricultural Retailers Association’s (ARA) coordination of congressional facility visits for ARA members during congressional recess periods.
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ARA Policy Priorities Included in Budget Reconciliation
Jul 03, 2025
Some of the Agricultural Retailers Association's (ARA) key policy priorities were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which passed both chambers of Congress.
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ARA Announces Alex Enlow as Director of Communications and Member Experience
Jun 26, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recently announced that Alex Enlow has joined ARA as the new Director of Communications and Member Experience.
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ARA Denounces Anti-Science Pesticide Claims in MAHA Report, Warns of Potential Threats to Food Security
May 22, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) expresses deep concerns regarding comments on pesticide safety in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) report, which was released today. While the importance of evaluating agricultural practices is undeniable, the report’s conclusions contradict longstanding scientific research and fail to acknowledge the critical role pesticides play in ensuring food security and public health.
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Jeff Wilmes of Kaup Seed & Fertilizer Appointed to ARA Board of Directors
May 19, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to welcome Jeff Wilmes, president of Kaup Seed & Fertilizer, as the newest member of its board of directors.
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ARA Debuts LaborLink: A Smarter Way for ARA Members to Find Workers
May 01, 2025
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is pleased to announce the launch of LaborLink, a new member benefit designed to help agricultural retailers address one of their most urgent operational challenges: securing reliable labor. Through a partnership with másLabor, the nation’s leading provider of H-2 visa services, ARA members now have direct access to expert support in navigating H-2 visa processes.
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Agricultural Industry Leaders Debut ESA Workplan Resource
Mar 24, 2025
ARA, CropLife America, and the Council of Producers and Distributors of Agrotechnology are pleased to announce the release of a new resource designed to assist farmers and agricultural retailers in navigating the forthcoming changes to pesticide labels under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan.
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