Transportation & Infrastructure
2024 ARA Annual Report
Mar 21, 2025
Celebrate the wins of last year, read letters from ARA Board Chair Amy Asmus, and see all that the associations offers your team in the 2024 Annual Report with insights in advocacy, member services, professional development and more!
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ARA Members Set 2025 Public Policy Priorities
Mar 10, 2025
ARA membership has confirmed the 2025 public policy priorities that will steer the association's advocacy efforts with federal legislators and regulators on behalf of agricultural retailers.
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ARA Fly-In Builds Momentum for Ag Retail
Mar 05, 2025
In more than 130 meetings with legislators in Congress from both sides of the aisle, 115 ARA members and stakeholders educated lawmakers and their staff ab out the public policy priorities of the agricultural retail industry.
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Transportation & Supply Chain
An economically efficient, effective intermodal transportation system is important for the financial well-being of agricultural business and rural communities throughout the U.S. Connectivity remains critical to supporting the competitive advantage that rural communities bring to the economy.
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How to Host a Congressional Facility Visit with Lawmakers
Aug 12, 2024
Throughout the year, members of Congress return to their districts, therefore now is the time to start planning to host your elected official(s) for a tour of your facility. That is why ARA created the Congressional Facility Visit Guide with best practices and media samples to give you a step-by-step resource to hosting a successful visit that will pave the way for a lasting relationship with your elected officials.
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ARA Fly-In Moves the Needle in Washington
Mar 19, 2024
ARA hosted more than 90 ARA members and industry leaders for a Legislative Fly-In day to discuss key issues impacting the ag retail industry with 120 members of Congress and their staff. This event is held annually in conjunction with the ARA Winter Board & Committee Meetings in the Washington, DC area.
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ARA Announces Service to Help its Members Train More Drivers
Jan 24, 2024
ARA announces a new member service to help effectively train more drivers to meet the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
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ARA Applauds Committee Vote Passing Supply Chain Bills
May 24, 2023
ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock released a statement in support of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure's vote to pass bills aimed at addressing ongoing supply chain challenges.
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ARA Applauds Passage of Lower Energy Costs Act
Mar 30, 2023
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the House vote today to adopt the Lower Energy Costs Act.
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ARA, Ag Groups Urge Congress to Pass Tentative Agreement, Avoid Rail Strike
Nov 30, 2022
ARA joined more than 200 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group today urging Congress to pass legislation to avoid a national rail strike.
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