Economic Growth & Trade
ARA sees a need to support and advocate for pro-growth economic policies that will aid in our members finding a more business-friendly marketplace in which to operate.
Current State
- Protect provisions of interest such as the fertilizer deduction for farmers’ tax credit, stepped-up basis, like kind exchanges, and the Section 199 Domestic Production Activities Deductions.
- ARA supports the free, fair trade of ag products, equipment, and crop inputs.
ARA's Position
- Support policies that promote free trade of ag products, equipment, and crop input materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds) to create opportunities to benefit American agribusinesses and farmers.
- Support and advocate for pro-growth economic policies that aid in our members finding a more business-friendly marketplace in which to operate
Each year, ARA membership decides a new set of policy issues the association will focus on with elected officials and key regulatory agencies in Washington, D.C. The established set of policy issues typically drive discussions during the annual ARA Legislative Fly-In. View the list of main policy priorities.
DC Help Desk
ARA's DC Help Desk member service is a direct line to ag public policy experts. Send regulatory and legislative questions to the DC Help Desk for support. ARA members may also use this service to request help when scheduling a facility tour with their elected official in Congress.