Launching the Future of Ag Retail
Building on decades of bringing the ag retail industry together, the 2023 ARA Conference & Expo hosted more than 620 attendees in Orlando, Nov. 28-30.
The theme of Launching the Future of Ag Retail reflected the need to adapt to take on our current challenges while positioning ourselves to meet the challenges of the future head on.
View photos from the event to see what you missed or download and share on social media channels with your biggest takeaways from the event using the hashtag #agretailers23.
Session recordings, slides and supplemental resources have been posted for attendees on the Recap page.
Videos
View videos played on the main stage during the event as well as promotional videos and videos about this year's award winners on the ARA YouTube channel!
Event News
Catch up on the week's action with these news releases.
- ARA Convenes Annual Conference
- ARA Conference Highlights From Keynote & Breakout Speakers
- ARA Recognizes Toby Hlavinka with Distinguished Service Award
- ARA Named MKC Retailer of the Year
- ARA Honors Joe Hodges with Lifetime Achievement Award
- ARA Honors Mike Twining with Excellence in Advocacy Award
- ARA Installs Amy Asmus, Asmus Farm Supply, as Chair of the Board of Directors
- ARA Celebrates 2023 Rising Stars
- ARA Concludes 2023 Conference & Expo
Save the Date for 2024!
Mark your calendar for the 2024 ARA Conference & Expo, held Dec. 3-5 in Houston, Texas.
The theme of "Powering Ag Retail's Next Frontier" will guide the speakers and session topics.
Registration opens early summer of 2024. Check www.aradc.org/conference for more information in the upcoming months.
Insightful Speakers
Messages shared by this year's speakers will prepared attendees to tackle the most pressing issues in ag retail, including how to:
- maintain a strong work force
- navigate regulatory impact for retailers & applicators
- prepare, recover & prevent disasters
- and more!
Keynote Speaker Jones Loflin
Top-Notch Networking
Year after year, attendees say the best part of ARA Conference week is the energizing conversations had with fellow ag retail professionals from across the U.S. and around the globe.
From c-suite executives to agronomists working directly with farmers, expand your network at each reception and special event.
Networking Reception at 2023 ARA Conference & Expo.
2023 Registration Rates
Member Registration |
Non-member Registration |
Spouse Registration |
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|---|---|---|---|
Early Bird (expired Oct. 13) |
$480 |
$960 |
$120 |
Regular (closed Nov. 17) |
$550 |
$1,050 |
$145 |
On-site |
$600 |
$1,150 |
$145 |
Note: ARA does not use a third-party vendor to reserve hotel rooms. Please only use the link provided on this Hotel page or by calling the phone number listed to reserve accommodations to receive the ARA discounted rate.