The letter is in response to recently introduced legislation (S. 3283) that would undermine the science-based standards contained within our nation’s pesticide law.
This new option along with the already existing Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers is a win for the ag retail industry because it will allow ag retailers to select the best option to fit their facility needs.
“The ARA members and industry partners present this week can proudly return to their companies equipped with new knowledge and stronger industry connections,” said ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.
As part of the program, each Rising Star also completed the ARA NAVIGATOR 360° online leadership assessment to identify their own strengths and areas to improve as it relates to their company’s unique needs
The Retailer of the Year award, sponsored by Bayer, annually honors an ARA member retailer company that displays effective employee relations, environmental stewardship, customer reliability, leadership, etc
“It was eye-opening for Truterra, as a farmer-led sustainability unit of Land O’Lakes, to share its experience rolling out a carbon program,” says ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock.
“I believe the annual ARA Conference plays a large part in that resilience by providing a space for us to share ideas and prepare for the challenges of now and of our future,” says ARA Board Chair Rod Wells
