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SUMMARY:ANREP 2026
DESCRIPTION:Confluence of Knowledge: Charting the Future of Natural Resource Extension \nJoin 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 of fellowship\, fun and growth. \nThis event is your chance to … \n\nConnect with Extension professionals across multiple program areas\nExpand your knolwedge in Extension programming\nPursue partnerships and collaborations\nEnjoy time together with hundred of Extension professionals across the nation
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/anrep-2026/
LOCATION:Wilmington\, NC
CATEGORIES:Ag Industry Event
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SUMMARY:Community Solar 101: REFA + Pivot Energy Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 requirements\, lease terms and timelines\, and how these smaller-scale projects can integrate with agricultural operations through agrivoltaics. Whether you’re in a state with established community solar programs or wondering what distributed generation could mean for your land\, this session provides the foundation you need to evaluate opportunities and ask the right questions. \nPresenters:\nAngie Burke\, Director of Land Stewardship – Pivot Energy\nTyler Lis\, Policy Manager – Western Region – Pivot Energy\nJeff Risley\, Executive Director – REFA \nClick Here to Register!\n(Or copy/paste in browser: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WS4ZtEE2R2ibq-2F66D2_g)
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/community-solar-101-refa-pivot-energy-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:REFA Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA)":MAILTO:jannas@renewableenergyfarmers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T000000
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UID:1842-1779840000-1780099199@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:West Coast Produce Expo
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nFarm and field tours\nGolf and pickleball tournaments\nHigh-profile keynote speakers and education sessions\nTop retail and foodservice buying companies in attendance\nBustling exhibit floor with over 200+ exhibitors\nThemed receptions\nAnd more!\n\nWCPE attracts national buyers from top retail\, wholesale and foodservice companies and delivers an industry best three-to-one buyer to supplier ratio\, with 90% of the buyers recommending or making final purchasing decisions. Exhibitors and attendees represent the movers and shakers from throughout the fresh produce supply chain. Come to Palm Desert and mix business and pleasure with us!
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/west-coast-produce-expo/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa\, Palm Desert\, CA
CATEGORIES:Ag Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T000000
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UID:1847-1779926400-1780099199@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Community Solar Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nGet valuable insights on policy\, programs\, and innovation\nLearn directly from experts shaping the future of distributed and community solar + storage\nConnect with peers\, pioneers\, and policymakers driving real change\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re expanding access\, managing customers\, or launching new projects—this is where it all unites! \nLet’s build the next chapter of distributed and community solar and storage—together.
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/community-solar-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:The Westin DC Downtown\, Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:RE Industry Event
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UID:2071-1782392400-1782396000@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Renewable Energy Leases: What Every Landowner Should Know
DESCRIPTION: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 look out for from a legal standpoint\, helping landowners understand their rights and protections. \nPresenters:\nBrianna Schroeder\, Agricultural Attorney (Indiana)\nLisa Dan\, Midwest Outreach Director – Center for Energy Education\nJeff Risley\, Executive Director – REFA \nClick Here to Register!\n(Or copy/paste in browser: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U97X9VUPR-uMzh5Way3DlA#/registration)
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/preparing-for-renewable-energy-leases-what-every-landowner-should-know/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:REFA Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA)":MAILTO:jannas@renewableenergyfarmers.org
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UID:1852-1783468800-1783900799@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:2026 NACAA AM/PIC
DESCRIPTION:Colorado 2026: Agriculture with Altitude
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/2026-nacaa-am-pic/
LOCATION:Denver\, CO
CATEGORIES:Ag Industry Event
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UID:1856-1785801600-1786060799@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Farmfest
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt Farmfest\, we strive to bring together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and around the country. We endeavor to provide one place for farmers to network\, experience and learn to grow their farming operations. \nCome celebrate what you grow – and who you grow it with. Only at Farmfest.
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/minnesota-farmfest/
LOCATION:Redwood County\, MN
CATEGORIES:Ag Industry Event
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UID:1861-1789257600-1789603199@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:2026 NASDA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the commissioners\, directors and secretaries of agriculture as they meet to collaborate on leading issues impacting the agricultural industry. \nNASDA 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 through policy\, partnerships and public engagement.
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/2026-nasda-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Portland\, ME
CATEGORIES:Ag Industry Event
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UID:1867-1789344000-1789775999@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Global Sorghum Conference
DESCRIPTION: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™. \n\nOur conference aims to: \n\nCatalyze groundbreaking research on high-priority topics in sorghum science\nStrengthen collaborations between producers and researchers\nFoster interdisciplinary interaction among academia\, government and national programs\, NGOs\, and the private sector\nPromote sorghum’s global importance in partnership with the Global Sorghum Association
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/https-www-nasda-org/
LOCATION:Lubbock\, TX
CATEGORIES:Ag Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
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UID:2073-1790254800-1790258400@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Cattle Grazing with Solar (Agrivoltaics)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresenter:\nJosh Bennett\, Huwa Enterprises\nBradley Heins\, Extension Specialist – University of Minnesota\nLisa Dan\, Midwest Outreach Director – Center for Energy Education\nJeff Risley\, Executive Director – REFA \nClick Here to Register!\n(Or copy/paste in browser: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S8tosVF4QweKR5sysLzOtA#/registration)
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/cattle-grazing-with-solar-agrivoltaics/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:REFA Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA)":MAILTO:jannas@renewableenergyfarmers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T235959
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UID:1874-1794787200-1795132799@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:RE+ 26
DESCRIPTION: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 America for the clean energy industry\, RE+ incorporates business opportunities and education content across energy sectors\, including solar\, energy storage\, hydrogen\, microgrids\, EV charging and infrastructure\, and wind energy. \nDeveloped by the nation’s leading clean energy organizations\, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)\, RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial approach to renewing best practices across the clean energy landscape as the marketplace evolves. Unlike other industry events\, all proceeds from RE+ events support the expansion of the energy industry through SEIA and SEPA’s year-round research and education activities\, and extensive advocacy and advisory efforts. Our primary mission is to deliver on the missions of both SEIA and SEPA in a way that strengthens the industry domestically and globally\, through networking and education\, and by creating an energetic and engaging marketplace to connect buyers and suppliers.
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/re-26/
LOCATION:Las Vegas\, NV
CATEGORIES:RE Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T130000
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CREATED:20260325T173035Z
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UID:2126-1796907600-1796911200@renewableenergyfarmers.org
SUMMARY:Top 20 Things Developers Look for in Land
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nPresenters:\nNatalie Rodriguez\, GIS Consultant – REFA\nJeff Risley\, Executive Director – REFA \nClick Here to Register!\nOr copy/paste in browser: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S8YNWtVkRReuZgNzrk2UHg
URL:https://renewableenergyfarmers.org/events/top-20-things-developers-look-for-in-land/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar
CATEGORIES:REFA Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA)":MAILTO:jannas@renewableenergyfarmers.org
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