SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Show your business' commitment to building a strong local food system for all.
ROOT SPONSOR | Investment: $5,000+
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STEM SPONSOR | Investment: $2,500+
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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! |
Scaling Up: Farmer Training to Improve Supply Chain
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. |
1. Complete an application2. 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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