All members of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) are invited to attend to learn more about the association's public policy efforts, member services and conference planning in the Committee and Board of Directors meetings.

 

AGENDA

Meeting times and locations are subject to change. 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tickets are sold separately. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Join us in support of ARAPAC at an event that celebrates the artistry and passion behind the craft of breweries.

You will enjoy a great networking event, make lifelong memories, and help support ARA's ongoing efforts to expand our industry's political voice through a financially strong ARAPAC.​​

Note: Personal funds must be used to purchase tickets for this event. This event is not considered a charity event.

*TERMS & CONDITIONS: By purchasing a ticket to this event, I affirmatively accept membership to the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) in my personal capacity, separate from any membership or association to ARA that may be extended to me through any business or corporation. I understand and agree to join ARA’s Leaders of Industry category separate from any entity other than myself as outlined by the ARA bylaws. I have read and fully understand ARA’s bylaws and fully accept and agree the terms and sanctions outlined therein. Information on ARAPAC and Leaders of Industry can be found here.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn more about ARA's public policy and ARAPAC efforts.

The ARAPAC is the ARA Political Action Committee, which serves as a powerful tool in advocating for the ag retail industry's interests on Capitol Hill. ARAPAC funds are used to support the members of Congress and candidates running for office who are supporters of our industry. 

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn more about the planning of the annual ARA Conference & Expo. If you have experience or interest in event planning, join this meeting!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Learn more about the slate of services available to ARA members. If you have ideas about services or programs that could support our industry, join this meeting!

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*This meeting is limited to ARA Board of Directors who serve on the Audit and Investment Committees.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

This event is open to all ARA member attendees. RSVP will be required closer to the event.

Friday, September 26, 2025
6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
 
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

All attendees are invited to observe the ARA Board of Directors meeting. 

Hotel Room Block

The Hilton Des Moines Downtown is the official hotel for this year’s Fall Board and Committee Meetings.

Rooms start at $149 per night, plus tax, based on your selected accommodations.

Book by Sept. 9 to guarantee ARA’s discounted rate. After that, reservations are subject to availability and rates may vary.

Click below or call 515-241-1456 to reserve your room.