Events
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UPCOMING
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June 16-17, 2026
RESEARCH FIELD CONFERENCE WITH PFALTZGRAFF FARMS | HUXTON, CO
Pfaltzgraff Farms is known as a leader in innovation for dryland farming. 2025 has been no exception. This is your chance to see what's been working, what hasn't, and ways that PFZ Farms has had to innovate with a container farming system. If this dryland farmer can do it, you can find a way too.
June 19, 2026
NBGC MODEL FARM FIELD DAY | VIDALIA, LA
RIPE Steering Committee member National Black Growers Council is hosting a series of field days this year, kicking off with this event in Vidalia, LA. RIPE looks forward to supporting our coalition member and hearing the success stories of its constituents.
June 25, 2026
PRACTICAL REALITIES OF BUILDING A CERTIFIED ORGANIC REGENERATIVE FARM FROM THE GROUND UP | WESTMINSTER, MD
Join Future Harvest and Sharon & Dave Harden for an afternoon at Harden Family Farms in Westminster, Maryland. The farm sits on 22 acres of rolling farmland in Carroll County and has been undergoing an intentional transition toward regenerative and community-focused agriculture. We'll tour the operation, discuss the decision-making processes behind infrastructure investments and product offering, and close with refreshments, heavy appetizers, and an informal Q&A.
July 13-17, 2026
NCGA ACTION TEAMS/CORN CONGRESS | WASHINGTON, DC
Corn growers from across the nation will convene in Washington, DC for their bi-annual Corn Congress, where grower leaders will make critical decisions for the national association. Members will also take to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, July 19, to meet with lawmakers about the farm bill, ethanol, and other pressing policy priorities.
July 19-21, 2026
AGRICULTURAL MEDIA SUMMIT | ST. LOUIS, MO
This is the 27th year for the annual professional conference hosted by the Agricultural Communicators Network and the Livestock Publications Council, with support from the Ag Media Council. The accomplished editors, writers, photographers, designers and marketing communications professionals who deliver information to farmers, agribusinesses and the public inspired this year’s AMS theme: “AI: Authentic Intelligence.”
August 4-5, 2026
NEBRASKA GRAZING CONFERENCE | KEARNEY, NE
Ranchers, land managers, educators and students from across Nebraska are invited to attend the 2026 Nebraska Grazing Conference, scheduled for Aug. 4-5 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. The theme of the 2026 conference, “Celebrating Grazing on Nebraska’s Grasslands,” aligns with the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, recognizing the role of grazing systems in environmental stewardship, agricultural productivity and rural communities.
August 6, 2026
PLOW AND STARS FARM PASTURE WALK | POOLESVILLE, MD
Join Future Harvest, the Million Acre Challenge, and University of Maryland Extension for a twilight pasture tour of Plow and Stars Farm. Participants will see and discuss several aspects of the operation, including: multi-species grazing, virtual fencing, transitioning conventional grain fields to regenerative agriculture, and silvopasture.
August 7, 2026
NBGC MODEL FARM FIELD DAY | SLEDGE, MS
RIPE Steering Committee member National Black Growers Council is hosting a series of field days this year, including in Sledge, MS. RIPE looks forward to supporting our coalition member and hearing the success stories of its constituents.
September 15-17, 2026
HUSKER HARVEST DAYS | GRAND ISLAND, NE
The 2026 Husker Harvest Days will be held September 15-17, 2026, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Experience the latest in ag technology, learn from industry experts, and share your farming legacy while creating memories with your family at Husker Harvest Days. Find more information below to plan your show experience.
September 23-24, 2026
GRAZING THE HEARTLAND TOUR | SIOUX FALLS, SD
Join us for an exciting bus tour through the stunning landscapes of Sioux Falls, SD, as we explore innovative grazing techniques while journeying through three states: South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota. This unique collaboration with the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition, the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, and the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association offers participants a chance to learn about sustainable land management practices and witness firsthand the diverse ecosystems that define the region.
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PAST EVENTS
Check out our 'Boots in the Dirt' blog series for recaps of our recent outreach events, including farm tours, field days, meetings and more.
The RIPE Coalition
Collaboration with producers is vital to make sure RIPE's work is timely, relevant, and impactful.
To learn more about taking action and getting involved, contact coalition@riperoadmap.org.
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Our producer-led steering committee advises on producer engagement, contributes to policy design and makes recommendations on other opportunities that support RIPE’s mission. It is made up of a diverse group of state, regional, and national trade associations and producer groups.
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RIPE’s Farmer Advisory Network (FAN) is a group of motivated producer-leaders from around the country that is working to build support for RIPE’s approach. Members spread the word to other producers, share the policy with their ag associations to advance conversations with legislators, and get RIPE in the media.
Interested in joining the FAN? To learn more about membership, please fill out a request for information form and we’ll be in touch soon.
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The IDEA Committee was formed through discussions with RIPE stakeholders and staff to ensure that farmers and ranchers who have historically been underserved by USDA programs are central in designing the RIPE proposal.
It is focused on raising up historically underserved producers and their perspectives to approaching climate-smart agriculture and addressing equity issues in agriculture as it relates to RIPE.
The committee is dedicated to developing a shared understanding, suggesting changes to RIPE’s work, and creating avenues of equity within the RIPE proposal.