Events
See where we’re putting our Boots in the Dirt.
UPCOMING
November 16-17, 2026
FIELD TO MARKET FALL MEMBERSHIP MEETING | FORT WORTH, TX
Field to Market’s 2026 Fall Membership Meeting aims to bring together sustainable agriculture leaders in Fort Worth, Texas, for two days of discussion, alignment, and critical collaboration across the full agricultural value chain. Representatives from grower, civil society, affiliate, agribusiness, and brands & retail sectors will engage in candid conversations about the complex realities impacting the U.S. food system and explore ways to better collaborate to reach shared sustainability goals.
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November 18-19, 2026
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE SUMMIT | FORT WORTH, TX
The Sustainable Agriculture Summit is the premier sustainability event for agriculture and by agriculture, bringing 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 8-11, 2026
NATIONAL BLACK GROWERS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING | RALEIGH, NC
We are headed to the Land of the Pines to close out the year, attending the Annual Meeting of RIPE Steering Committee member National Black Growers Council. We look forward to meeting with producers and friends of RIPE old and new, and discussing how we can advance conservation on working lands in a way that benefits all producers, including historically-underserved producers.
December 13-15, 2026
USA RICE OUTLOOK CONFERENCE | NASHVILLE, TN
The USA Rice Outlook Conference, the largest rice-specific event in North America, is an annual educational service of the USA Rice Federation. This conference brings the entire rice industry together to examine current issues and trends, learn from experts and each other, celebrate excellence in our industry, and make new professional connections.
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.