RISE

RISE, a trade association based in Arlington, Virginia, represents manufacturers, formulators, distributors, and other industry leaders in the specialty pesticide and fertilizer industry. The organization employs 9 people and generates approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue. RISE advocates for its members by representing a strong industry voice, shaping public policy, and influencing positive public opinion. They are the leading association defending preemption of pesticide regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. The association's mission is to protect and advance the specialty pest management and plant health industries. They work to ensure that their members' products, which help protect communities and the environment from vector-borne diseases and invasive species, remain available to consumers. For more information about RISE, visit their website at pestfacts.org.