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!
June 24-26, 2025
AMERICA’S GRASSLANDS CONFERENCE | KEARNEY, NE
The seventh biennial America’s Grasslands Conference co-hosted by the National Wildlife Federation, the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, and the University of Nebraska Center for Grassland Studies, will be held in Kearney, NE.
July 13-16, 2025
NCGA ACTION TEAM MEETINGS & CORN CONGRESS | WASHINGTON, DC
Corn growers from across the nation will convene in Washington, DC for NCGA’s bi-annual Corn Congress, where grower leaders will make critical decisions for the national association.
July 24, 2025
PA NO-TILL ALLIANCE SOIL HEALTH FIELD DAY | HERSHEY, PA
Join us for a day filled with learning and networking at the PA No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day event! This in-person gathering will take place at Hershey Farms. Get ready to dive deep into discussions about soil health, conservation practices, and sustainable agriculture.
August 4-7, 2025
ALLIANCE TO ADVANCE CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE SUMMIT | RICHMOND, VA
The Alliance Summit is an annual convening that brings together key partners of the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture. Over two days, the Alliance will facilitate group discussions to collect feedback from partners, producers, and technical experts on program design and implementation, and bring together different perspectives on important topics to address the challenges and opportunities that exist in developing climate-smart markets for agriculture.
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.
LET’S MEET!
Are you planning to attend an event listed above? Do you have an upcoming event for RIPE to attend? We want to hear from you! Fill out this form to get in touch with our coalition & outreach staff.
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.