Confluence of Knowledge: Charting the Future of Natural Resource Extension Join us in Wilmington, North Carolina to learn from experts from across the nation as we explore innovative Extension educational programs in natural resources. The event offers educational sessions and tours, inspiring keynote address, annual awards and achievements, and networking and entertainment activities spread across multiple days […]
Community solar and distributed generation projects are growing rapidly across the country, offering landowners a different type of opportunity than utility-scale development. This webinar explains how community solar works, who benefits, and what landowners should know if they’re approached for a project. We’ll cover the policy landscape state by state, typical project sizes and acreage […]
The produce industry’s premier domestic networking event, West Coast Produce Expo (WCPE) is held at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, California. Join us for an exciting, educational and fun-filled agenda including activities such as: Farm and field tours Golf and pickleball tournaments High-profile keynote speakers and education sessions Top retail […]
The 2026 Community Solar Innovation Summit is where the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders gather to accelerate the growth of equitable, consumer-driven solar markets. Get valuable insights on policy, programs, and innovation Learn directly from experts shaping the future of distributed and community solar + storage Connect with peers, pioneers, and policymakers driving real change Whether you’re expanding […]
A comprehensive session preparing landowners for lease negotiations with an agricultural attorney’s perspective. Covers the critical provisions landowners should examine before signing any renewable energy lease, including payment terms, land use restrictions, assignment clauses, decommissioning requirements, and the often-overlooked details that can make or break a 25-40 year agreement. Brianna brings expertise in what to […]
Colorado 2026: Agriculture with Altitude
There’s nothing like gathering with the people who understand your work – and your way of life. Spend a day at Minnesota Farmfest connecting with your community and exploring what’s next in ag. At Farmfest, we strive to bring together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and around the country. We endeavor to provide one […]
Join the commissioners, directors and secretaries of agriculture as they meet to collaborate on leading issues impacting the agricultural industry. NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which represents the elected and appointed commissioners, secretaries, and directors of the departments of agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories. NASDA grows and enhances American agriculture […]
We look forward to showcasing sorghum through technical presentations, networking events, field tours and more, as well as highlighting sorghum’s unique role as The Resource Conserving Crop™. Our conference aims to: Catalyze groundbreaking research on high-priority topics in sorghum science Strengthen collaborations between producers and researchers Foster interdisciplinary interaction among academia, government and national programs, NGOs, and the private […]
A farmer-to-farmer look at integrating livestock grazing with solar installations. Josh Bennett shares real-world experience with cattle grazing under and around panels, covering practical logistics, vegetation management benefits, lease provisions that enable dual use, and honest lessons learned from combining agriculture with energy production. Presenter: Josh Bennett, Huwa Enterprises Bradley Heins, Extension Specialist – University […]
RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to meet the power demands of the future. What began as Solar Power International (SPI) has evolved into RE+, uniting an extensive alliance of renewable energy leaders for multiple days of programming and networking opportunities, while showcasing a resilient industry. As the largest and most comprehensive event in North […]
Understanding what makes land attractive for renewable energy development helps landowners evaluate their property’s potential and negotiate from a position of knowledge. This session covers proximity to transmission, terrain, soil conditions, land use conflicts, and the technical factors developers analyze during site selection. Presenters: Natalie Rodriguez, GIS Consultant – REFA Jeff Risley, Executive Director – REFA […]