Invitation Only

This will include meetings for both the ARA Political Action Committee (ARAPAC) as well as the ARA Public Policy Committee. If you are part of either of these Committees or are interested in grassroots advocacy, this meeting is for you!

Committee Members Only

Enjoy a lunch buffet and network with fellow ARA members. 

Sponsored by:

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

If you are a part of the ARA Conference Planning Committee or would like to contribute to the planning of future ARA Conference & Expo events, this meeting is for you!

Committee Members Only

If you are a part of the ARA Member Services Committee or are interested in identifying what ARA member retailers and suppliers need to be competitive, this meeting is for you!

All attendees are invited to this networking reception!

The ARA Board of Directors and ARA members in attendance are invited to dinner at the host hotel following the reception.

Sponsored By:

CFi

During breakfast, participants will learn about what to expect during the meetings with their elected representatives in Congress later in the day on Capitol Hill. 

The legislative fly-in visits will take place in congressional offices on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This is an opportunity for ARA members to meet with their legislators in Congress, along with their staff, to discuss issues related to ag retail. 

ARA members will be grouped by state and assigned specific meeting times with their elected officials in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Specific meeting times and locations will be shared closer to the event. 

Bus Information: TBD

Note: If you have a Congressional Visit on the earlier side, please plan to call a ride share with your group to ensure timeliness.

Following visits with Members of Congress, attendees are invited to join congressional leaders and staff for refreshments.

This reception is in room 390 on the third floor of the Cannon House Office Building in the Speaker Pelosi Caucus Room (also known as the Cannon Caucus Room).

Sponsored By:

Agribusiness Association of Iowa

CropLife America

Following our Congressional Reception, ARAPAC Donors are invited to a dinner with members of Congress at the Capitol Hill Club. For more information on how you can attend, please contact Richard Gupton (richard@aradc.org) or Hunter Carpenter (hunter@aradc.org).

Note: Invitation only. 

Enjoy breakfast provided at the host hotel!

All ARA members are welcome to observe the ARA Board of Directors meeting. 

Meeting details to come.