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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES​


​Show your business' commitment to building a strong local food system for all.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

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ROOT SPONSOR | Investment: $5,000+
  • Name added to event title as presenting sponsor
  • ​Large logo listed on all event marketing materials including, event flyers, posters, newspaper ads, website
  • Opportunity to make welcoming comments
  • Promotional booth space & banner placement
  • Name included in all press releases
  • ​Logo in 12 newsletters & 2 monthly social media shout outs (24 total)
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STEM SPONSOR | Investment: $2,500+​
  • Medium logo listed on all event marketing materials including, event flyers, posters, newspaper ads, website
  • Opportunity to make welcoming comments
  • Promotional booth space & banner placement
  • Name included in all press releases
  • Logo in 10 newsletters & monthly social media shout out
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LEAF SPONSOR | Investment: $1,000+
  • Small logo listed on all event marketing materials including event flyers, posters, newspaper ads, website
  • Promotional booth space
  • Name included in all press releases
  • Logo in 8 newsletters & 6 social media shout outs​
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FLOWER SPONSOR | Investment: $500+
  • Small logo listed on event poster, newspaper ads, website
  • Logo in 4 newsletters & 4 social media shout outs
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BUD SPONSOR | Investment: $250+
  • Name listed on event flyers and website
  • Name & link to business in 2 newsletters & 2 social media shout outs
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BEE SPONSOR | Investment: $100+
  • Name listed on event website
  • Name in 1 newsletters & 1 social media shout out

EVENT OPPORTUNITIES

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture has been a leader in offering events that create widespread enthusiasm and education about local food and locally owned businesses. These events attract a diverse demographic including our local community, family farmers, local food enthusiasts, tourists, and dedicated local business supporters.

​We look forward to showcasing how your business has partnered with us to strengthen the local food system. Your current and future customers will delight in knowing how you have contributed to this worthy cause.
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Farm to Plate Dinner Series
When
: Spring

Anticipated Attendance: 125+
Target Audience: Foodies, farmers, community leaders

​About: A series for food lovers to learn more about why local food is important to our region. Each locally-sourced meal features 3-4 farms and food producers, who share their stories at the dinners. Past dinners have occurred at the New Public House, Gideon Ridge, the Gamekeeper, and Reid's Cafe.
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High Country Farm Tour
When: Summer
Anticipated Attendance: 200+
Target Audience: Foodies, farmers, community leaders, tourists

Providing community members with opportunities to visit &  connect with local farmers to learn more about the realities of growing food in the High Country.  The goal is to create an educated consumer base that supports and advocates for locally-owned farms and businesses.
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Drag for Women in Ag
When
: Spring

Anticipated Attendance: 250+
Target Audience: Foodies, farmers, creative types, young adults

​About: A playful take on the abundance and variety found within the High Country. With each Drag Queen and King has a vegetable themed name and song. A fun-filled event sure to entertain!  

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Scaling Up: Farmer Training to Improve Supply Chain
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When
: Winter

Anticipated Attendance: 100+
Target Audience: Beginning and established farmers and value-added food producers

​About: Professional development training for farmers and food producers  to increase their capacity and scale up to new markets. Sessions will focus on building collaborations across the food chain, food quality and food safety, marketing local food, and recordkeeping and business planning.

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HOW TO BECOME A SPONSOR

 

1. Complete an application

online application form

2. Complete payment

>>BY CHECK<<
Made payable to BRWIA
with "sponsorship" in memo line

Sent to:
BRWIA Sponsorships
PO Box 67
Boone, NC 28607

>>ONLINE<<
Using the secure method provided

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Thank you


Your support ensures we can continue to offer programming dedicated to strengthening the High Country Local Food System.

It also shows your customers and constituents that you value a strong local food economy and support your local growers.

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P.O. Box 67 | 969 W King Street
 Boone, NC 28607 | 828.386.1537
Email: info@brwia.org

© 2021 Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture | Most Rights Reserved

Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is a non-profit tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the IRS code (Federal ID # 34-2011588). 

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state.