CLICK HERE TO VIEW CURRENT ISSUE

Best of NAMA 2026

Stay Informed
with these

Services
Agri Marketing Update
e-newsletter sent each Monday and Thursday
@AgriMarketing on Twitter
Farm Show Guide
Marketing Services Guide
Books:

National Agri-Marketing Association
NAMA Website
Upcoming Events
Chapters
Agri-Marketing Conf
Best of NAMA 2025












AG RETAILERS ASSN HONORS CALIFORNIA REP. JIMMY PANETTA WITH ITS "LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR" AWARD
Ernie Roncoroni, Grow West; ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock; Rep. Panetta; Fred Nichols, Huma Inc.; and Clayton Houchin, Buttonwillow Warehouse Company.


Source: Agricultural Retailers Association news release

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) honors Representative Jimmy Panetta with a Legislator of the Year award.

"Producers in California's 19th Congressional District and across the country need access to the latest innovative tools in order to feed the world and better protect our environment," said Rep. Panetta.

"It's an honor to receive the Legislator of the Year award from the ARA as we work to move forward impactful legislation, like my bipartisan Plant Biostimulant Act, to better encourage the adoption of these emerging agricultural products. I look forward to continuing to advance new technologies that will empower our farmers to usher in a new era of sustainable agriculture."

Each year, ARA recognizes top legislators who have championed the issues of importance to agriculture and agriculture suppliers.

"Rep. Panetta earned this award for his unwavering support for the agriculture community, specifically by sponsoring the Plant Biostimulant Act (HR 1472), which aims to establish a federal definition for plant biostimulants," said ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock.

"Panetta has championed other policies important to ag retailers, however, his efforts to expand access of biostimulant products, which can be used to improve plant health and stress tolerance while reducing environmental impact, is the main reason ARA selected him for this award."

To view other recipients of this award, visit the ARA's website.

About Agricultural Retailers Association

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is a nonprofit trade association representing the interests of retailers across the United States on legislative and regulatory issues on Capitol Hill. As the political voice of agricultural retailers, ARA not only represents its membership but also educates members on the political process and important issues affecting the industry. For more information on current legislative and regulatory issues impacting agricultural retailers, visit www.aradc.org.


Search News & Articles












Proudly associated with:
Ag Media Council Canadian Agri-food Marketers Alliance National Agri-Marketing Association National Association of Farm Broadcasters
Agricultural Relations Council Agricultural Communicators Network Livestock Publications Council
All content © 2026, Henderson Communications LLC. | User Agreement