The Agricultural Retailers Association annual 2020 ARA Conference & Expo is a virtual event this year Dec. 1-2. Ag professionals from across the country are going “All In For Ag Retail” with interactive workshops, engaging networking opportunities, and a 3D Expo Hall.
This virtual ag newsroom includes links to digital media content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast.
News Releases
Agricultural Retailers Association Kicks Off First Virtual ARA Conference & Expo
Agricultural Retailers Association Recognizes John Oster with Distinguished Service Award
Agricultural Retailers Association Honors Johnny Council with Lifetime Achievement Award
Agricultural Retailers Association Celebrates the 2020 Class of Rising Stars
Agricultural Retailers Association Concludes Annual Conference and Expo with Election Result Impacts
Photos
2020 ARA Virtual Conference & Expo Photo Album
ARA Conference & Expo Photo Album Collection 2012-2019
Audio
2020 ARA preview interview with Daren Coppock, president and CEO (7:11) 2020 ARA President's Report with Daren Coppock, president and CEO (10:47) Wrap-up Interview with ARA Chairman, Rod Wells, GROWMARK (12:22) Interview with Donnie Taylor, ARA (10:34) Interview with John Oster, Morral Companies, ARA Distinguished Service Award (8:25) Interview with Johnny Council, Grow West, ARA Lifetime Achievement Award (4:40) Remarks from Ted McKinney, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (26:58)Closing session featured a Post-Election panel with Richard Gupton, ARA; Scott Rawlns, Wilbur-Ellis; and Chuck Spencer, GROWMARK
Below are interviews with each panelists. Conference registrants can watch the full session video recording on demand.
Exhibitors
Interview with Bradford Warner & Steve Cubbage, Farmobile (9:41)
Video
ARA Chairman Rod Wells with GROWMARK offers a look at the virtual format
2020 ARA Award Winners
2020 ARA Rising Stars
Archived years ARA Conference and Expo content
2019 ARA Conference and Expo
2018 ARA Conference and Expo
2017 ARA Conference and Expo
2016 ARA Conference and Expo
2015 ARA Conference and Expo
2014 ARA Conference and Expo