Calendar of Events
OSHA AG-30 Hour Training Course
Aug 04 - Dec 04, 2026
Using a blend of both classroom and hands-on group exercises, gain a thorough understanding of how OSHA works, violations that can affect your company and OSHA's process for dealing with accidents, illnesses and worker complaints.
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2026 ARA Fall Board Meeting
Sep 21 - Sep 23, 2026
ARA's 2026 Fall Board Meeting will take place in St. Louis, MO, from September 21-23, 2026. Registration is free for all ARA members!
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HAZWOPER Emergency Response 4-Day Course
Oct 06 - Nov 13, 2026
Designed specifically for the personnel working at an agricultural facility, this training course meets the OSHA requirement found in 1910.120(q) for Technician Level (24 hours) and Incident Command Level (8 hours) training.
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2026 ARA Conference & Expo
Dec 01 - Dec 03, 2026
Registration Open! Amplify ag retail at the 2026 ARA Conference and Expo in Austin, Texas!
This event provides valuable insights, outstanding keynote presentations, industry updates, professional development, networking, and more.
Leadership At Its Best 2027
Jan 25 - Jan 29, 2027
Syngenta’s Leadership At Its Best 2027 program will be held January 25-29, 2027, in Alexandria, Virginia. Syngenta will cover all program-related expenses for nominees, who should register by September 4, 2026.
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ARA Management Academy
Jan 26 - Jan 28, 2027
Ag retail managers and leaders need a toolkit that includes new trends and best business practices to lead to effective decision making, value creation and differentiation from competitors. During this three-day academy, Drs. Joan Brett, Scott Downey, Allan Gray, Mark Manfredo and Doug Olsen will aid you in upgrading your management, leadership and decision making capabilities through presentations, case studies, interactive exercises and small group discussions. You’ll enhance your understanding of core business functions, explore management challenges and establish relationships that will improve business results.
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ARA 2026 Winter Board Meeting
Mar 01 - Mar 03, 2027
The annual ARA Fly-In is our industry's most impactful advocacy event of the year because legislators hear directly from their constituents (not just from ARA's public policy experts). While many are already on board with ag-friendly policies, other lawmakers need education about the value ag retailers bring to their communities and local economies.
More details to come!