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Recap of 2020 ARA Fall Board & Committee Meetings
Sep 29, 2020
ARA Committee members met virtually Sept. 21-23 to discuss the association's policy priorities, membership services, educational programs and more.
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Vertical Supply Chain - An Exercise in Thought
Sep 15, 2020
In June, LynnCo led a webinar for ARA membership discussing three strategy considerations when reviewing your supply chain: network optimization, inventory optimization (SKU rationalization), and final mile considerations. This white paper created by ARA member LynnCo expands on the previous webinar's approach to transforming supply chains.
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ARA Participates in OSHA Safe+Sound Week, Shares Member Stories
Aug 10, 2020
ARA is proud to participate in OSHA Safe + Sound Week on Aug. 10-16 by sharing safety stories from members and encouraging members to stay informed.
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ARA Joins Keep GPS Working Coalition
Jul 21, 2020
ARA joined the Keep GPS Working Coalition after a recent FCC decision that threatens GPS reliability for ag retailers and millions of Americans who rely on these technologies.
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ARA Joins the American Connections Broadband Coalition
Jun 04, 2020
ARA joined the American Connections Broadband Coalition, a diverse group of companies supporting the expansion of rural broadband and improving underserved areas.
Read MoreMaintaining Business During a Busy Planting Season and Deadly Pandemic
Apr 30, 2020
Harold Cooper, CEO of the 2019 ARA Retailer of the Year award-winning company Premier Ag, recently wrote to ARA about his take on the current state of the regulatory environment and what it means to be an ARA member in a time of crisis.
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Spring 2020 Agronomy Outlook
Apr 14, 2020
CoBank Sponsored Content on the agronomy outlook from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
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ARA Proud to Support the BeSure! Stewardship Campaign to Protect Pollinators
Mar 31, 2020
ARA is proud to support the annual BeSure! stewardship campaign that aims to protect pollinators during the planting season.
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Recap of ARA Crisis Preparedness
Mar 17, 2020
Participants with various roles worked together to improve their approach to crisis communications and management at the ARA Crisis Preparedness workshop.
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ARA Participates in National Pesticide Safety Education Month
Feb 03, 2020
ARA is proud to participate in the third annual National Pesticide Safety Education Month (NPSEM) in February to emphasize the importance of safe pesticide use among agricultural retailers and their farmer customers.
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