Events
See where we’re putting our Boots in the Dirt.
UPCOMING
Will we be in your backyard soon? Do you have an event for RIPE to attend? Let us know down below!
October 20-24, 2025
SOIL & WATER ASSESSMENT TOOL CONFERENCE | FORT COLLINS, CO Colorado State University is organizing an International Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Conference and Workshops in collaboration with the USDA-ARS and Texas A&M AgriLife Research. The conference has become the most important scientific gathering for international experts and institutions in the field of river basin management.
November 17-18, 2025
FIELD TO MARKET FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING | ANAHEIM, CA
Each November, Field to Market hosts a fall meeting where members and select guests unite ahead of the Sustainable Agriculture Summit, the U.S.'s largest sustainability conference. This event is available to members-only and invited guests.
November 19-20, 2025
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE SUMMIT | ANAHEIM, CA
The Sustainable Agriculture Summit brings together farmers, suppliers, processors, brands, academia, conservation organizations and the public sector. The Summit is a meeting place for all agricultural stakeholders to learn from expert speakers, share challenges and successes, and forge and strengthen cross-sector partnerships which will drive a more sustainable future for our industry.
December 9-12, 2025
NATIONAL BLACK GROWERS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING | NEW ORLEANS, LA
As a farmer, being informed is key to success. The annual meeting will provide valuable info to help you make smart decisions and improve results. You will get tips on crop selection, soil preparation, irrigation, and pest control. You will also get updated information on new technologies and production practices. With the right information, you can make strategic decisions, minimize risks, and maximize your returns. So don't miss this opportunity to learn and be more successful as a farmer.
January 20-21, 2026
30TH ANNUAL NO-TILL ON THE PLAINS WINTER CONFERENCE | WITCHITA, KS
RIPE Steering Committee member No-Till on the Plains is hosting their 30th Annual Winter Conference in Witchita, KS. Join RIPE and hundreds of farmers from all across the region gathered for three days to learn and improve their farming techniques through a no-till method. The conference also highlighted ways to reduce soil erosion and water retention.
LET’S MEET!
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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.