Legislative Fly-In

ARA needs your involvement to strengthen advocacy efforts with Congress and federal agencies to bring about necessary legislation and policies that benefit ag retailers, farmer customers, and the entire ag industry.

2026 Fly-In Recap

In 130 meetings with offices on both sides of the aisles in Congress, more than 120 ARA members and industry partners advocated for policies that preserve critical crop input supplies and precision ag technology, modernize transportation infrastructure, and support – not hinder – ag retailers in their role in maintaining a secure food supply chain.

View photos now from the Capitol Hill visits, networking receptions, educational speakers, committee meetings, and more.

About Fly-Ins

All ARA member representatives are invited to participate because ARA counts on their involvement to facilitate ongoing advocacy with their lawmakers. This event includes meetings between ARA members and elected officials in Congress on Capitol Hill. The ARA Board of Directors and ARA Committees also meet in-person to discuss internal matters related to strategic planning for public policy, member services, conference, and more. 

Future fly-ins will be communicated via email and posted to ARA's calendar of events.

“The ARA Fly-In creates far more than dialogue on Capitol Hill- it establishes the foundation for ongoing, productive relationships between ag retailers and the decision-makers in Congress. Strengthening trust between rural communities and Washington is essential to ARA’s advocacy mission,” said Dave Spears, ARA’s Board Chair.