Join fellow ARA members in Dallas for a dynamic, three‑day Strategic Planning Meeting designed to shape the future of ag retail, share innovative ideas, and strengthen our industry’s collective impact. Free for all ARA members, this event is an ideal opportunity to connect, contribute, and help chart ARA's path ahead.

AGENDA

Meeting times and locations are subject to change. 

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

*This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee.

Laredo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Network with attendees at our opening dinner.

Fort Worth 2
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast with fellow ARA members.

Fort Worth Foyer
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join ARA for a focused morning planning session bringing members together to align on key priorities, assess industry challenges, and set the foundation for ARA’s strategic direction.

Fort Worth 1
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Take a break from brainstorming and enjoy catching up with ARA members over lunch.

Fort Worth Foyer
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

An action‑oriented afternoon session focused on refining strategic priorities, developing concrete initiatives, and aligning members around the next steps for the ARA’s long‑term plan.

Fort Worth 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Unwind from your day of planning at dinner.

Fort Worth Foyer
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast before our closing planning session.

Fort Worth Foyer
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Solidify decisions and confirm next steps for ARA's finalized strategic direction at the closing planning meeting.

Fort Worth 1
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

*This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee.

Fort Worth 2
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

*This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee.

Laredo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Network with attendees at our opening dinner.

Fort Worth 2
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast with fellow ARA members.

Fort Worth Foyer
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join ARA for a focused morning planning session bringing members together to align on key priorities, assess industry challenges, and set the foundation for ARA’s strategic direction.

Fort Worth 1
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Take a break from brainstorming and enjoy catching up with ARA members over lunch.

Fort Worth Foyer
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

An action‑oriented afternoon session focused on refining strategic priorities, developing concrete initiatives, and aligning members around the next steps for the ARA’s long‑term plan.

Fort Worth 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Unwind from your day of planning at dinner.

Fort Worth Foyer
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast before our closing planning session.

Fort Worth Foyer
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Solidify decisions and confirm next steps for ARA's finalized strategic direction at the closing planning meeting.

Fort Worth 1
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

*This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee.

Fort Worth 2
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

*This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee.

Laredo
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Network with attendees at our opening dinner.

Fort Worth 2
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast with fellow ARA members.

Fort Worth Foyer
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Join ARA for a focused morning planning session bringing members together to align on key priorities, assess industry challenges, and set the foundation for ARA’s strategic direction.

Fort Worth 1
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Take a break from brainstorming and enjoy catching up with ARA members over lunch.

Fort Worth Foyer
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

An action‑oriented afternoon session focused on refining strategic priorities, developing concrete initiatives, and aligning members around the next steps for the ARA’s long‑term plan.

Fort Worth 1
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Unwind from your day of planning at dinner.

Fort Worth Foyer
Thursday, July 9, 2026
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

Enjoy breakfast before our closing planning session.

Fort Worth Foyer
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Solidify decisions and confirm next steps for ARA's finalized strategic direction at the closing planning meeting.

Fort Worth 1
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

*This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Executive Committee.

Fort Worth 2

Hotel

The Westin Galleria Dallas is the official hotel for this year’s Strategic Planning Meeting.

Address: 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, 75240

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