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    • 10/03/2025
    • 01/20/2026
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
    Registration is closed


    Sponsorship Opportunities


    Dear Attendee,

    I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of the Growing Wisconsin Conference, a premier event dedicated to the education and advancement of fresh produce growers and related industries. This three-day conference, scheduled to take place from January 18-20, 2026, at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells, offers a unique platform for industry professionals to engage in educational seminars, networking opportunities, and business management strategies.

    The conference features sessions across seven different tracks, providing attendees with a comprehensive learning experience tailored to their specific interests and needs. This year, we are expecting a diverse group of participants, including growers, suppliers, and industry experts, all eager to share knowledge and foster collaborations.

    We are reaching out to invite Your Company to become a sponsor for this significant event. Your sponsorship will not only enhance the visibility of your brand among key industry stakeholders but also demonstrate your commitment to supporting the growth and sustainability of Wisconsin.

    We offer several levels of sponsorship to suit your needs and budget. As a sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

    Sponsorship Levels

    1. Platinum Sponsorship - $1,000.00

    • Introduction at WI Wine Dinner with 10-minute speaking opportunity
    • Admission for 2 at WI Wine Dinner
    • Special Table/Seating at the event
    • 1 Bottle each of the Double Gold Winning Wisconsin Wines
    • Sponsorship signage at event Check-in
    • Company information in the event bag at check-in
    • 1-year feature with picture and story on our website
    • Free advertising on association websites as sponsors for the event
    • Honorable mention at dinner

    2. Gold Sponsorship - $500.00

    • Admission for 1 at WI Wine Dinner
    • Special Table/seating at the event
    • 1 Bottle of Wisconsin Wine
    • Sponsorship signage at event check-in
    • Company information in the event bag at check-in
    • Free advertising on association websites as sponsors for the event
    • Honorable mention at dinner

    3. Silver Sponsorship - $300.00

    • Company information in the event bag at check-in
    • Special Table seating at the WI Wine Dinner (Dinner ticket not included)
    • 2 Bottles of Wisconsin Wine
    • Sponsorship signage at event check-in
    • Free advertising on association websites as sponsors for the event
    • Honorable mention at dinner

    4. Bronze Sponsorship - $150.00

    • Sponsorship signage at event check-in
    • Free advertising on association websites as sponsors for the event
    • Honorable mention at dinner
    • Company information in the event bag at check-in

    Special Sponsorship Opportunity

    Coffee Sponsorship in Exhibitor Room - $600.00

    • Special Company signage in the exhibitor room at coffee station
    • Sponsorship signage at event check-in
    • Company information in the event bag at check-in
    • 1 Free ticket to the WI Wine dinner event
    • Special Table/seating at the WI Wine Dinner
    • Honorable mention at dinner

    Please note that sponsorship opportunities end on January 9th, 2026. We must receive payment by this date to ensure your participation.

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    We believe that your participation as a sponsor will greatly contribute to the success of the Growing Wisconsin Conference. We would be honored to have Your Company join us in this endeavor.

    Thank you for considering this opportunity. I look forward to discussing this further and exploring how we can collaborate to make this event a resounding success. Please feel free to contact me at 262-206-8442 or melissaonbb@gmail.com if you have any questions or need additional information.

    Highest regards,

    Melissa Brand
    Executive Director
    Growing Wisconsin Conference


    • 10/03/2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • 01/20/2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
    Register

    2026 Growing Wisconsin Conference

    Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

    January 18 - 20, 2026

    PLEASE CALL 262-206-8442

    Each Exhibit booth is $544.

    Exhibit cost includes:

    o    8 D x 10 W Draped Booth Space with skirted table, 2 chairs & company sign.  (110v Electricity available for additional fee.  Indicate on Registration Form.)

    o    Two (2) exhibit representative registrations.  (Includes all conference sessions.) Additional representatives may be added for $85 per person.

    o    One Associate Membership for 2025 in a sponsoring Association. (Winery Associate Membership $125 off.)

    Kalahari Double Queen Room Rate - $129 plus taxes.  Free parking and wi-fi.  Resort fee is waived.

    Can't attend?  A table-top literature display is $136.  Register on-line.

    COME AND MEET WITH WISCONSIN GROWERS!

    • 10/09/2025
    • 7:00 AM
    • 01/20/2026
    • 3:00 PM
    • Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
    Register

    2026 Growing Wisconsin Conference

    Sunday-Tuesday, January 18 - 20, 2026


    Registration open Sunday at noon, Monday & Tuesday at 7AM.

      Member Registration - $85 / Person

      Non-Member Registration - $95 / Person

      On-Site Registration Additional $15 / Organization




    Past events

    01/25/2021 Apple Grading, Packing & Storage - Best Practices
    01/25/2021 Rootstocks & Replant Disease: What are the options and what to watch out for
    01/25/2021 Moving to High Density Grower Panel
    01/25/2021 Thinning - Manual to Chemical and Everything in Between
    01/25/2021 Apple Harvest Equipment - Efficiency and Economics
    01/25/2021 New Apple Varieties You Can Grow
    01/28/2020 Hardiness and Nanocrystals for Frost Protection in Apple and Sweet Cherry -Matthew Whiting, Washington State University ZOOM
    01/28/2020 Management of Apple Diseases - Mohammed Babadoost, University of Illinois, Crop Sciences
    01/28/2020 Modifications for the Method of Filing for H2A Labor Certification - Rosa Ortega, Dept of Workforce Development
    01/28/2020 Clicker Session - Amaya Atucha and Christelle Guedot
    01/28/2020 Promoting Red Color Development in Apples - Amaya Atucha
    01/27/2020 Late & Early Frosts, Shortened Growing Seasons, Wet … What Can We Expect for our Weather Future? - John A. Young Professor Emeritus & Director & Dr. Ed Hopkins, Wisconsin State Climatology Office
    01/27/2020 Controlling Listeria - Nathan Libbey, PathogenDx
    01/27/2020 Oblique Banded Leafroller; A Problem when using CM Mating Disruption - Christelle Guedot, UW-Entomology
    01/27/2020 WAGA Annual Meeting
    01/27/2020 The WiBee App: A new tool to explore wild bee pollinators on your farm - Katy Thostenson, UW-Madison Gratton Lab
    01/27/2020 Integrating Soil and Leaf Nutrient Test Results with Fertilization Plans during Spring, Summer, and Fall - Brian Smith, UW-River Falls
    01/27/2020 Is Biocontrol of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Happening in Wisconsin?- Christelle Guedot, UW-Entomology
    01/27/2020 Alternatives to Herbicides for Weed Control - Jed Colquhoun, UW-Horticulture
    01/27/2020 Silent Auction
    01/27/2020 Building the Customer Experience - Tori England, England Consulting
    01/26/2020 Corks & Cuisine - A Night of Vine Dining
    01/26/2020 Apple Growing Topical Discussion Panel

    Apple Track

    The Growing Wisconsin Conference is run by the Wisconsin Apple Growers Association. For more information please contact us. Thank you for your interest in the Growing Wisconsin Conference!

    Call Us: 262-206-8442
    Email Us:

    melissaonbb@gmail.com

    Address:
    28520 7th Street 

    Burlington WI 53105

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