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!
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.
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.