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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 How the Coronavirus Affected our Season - What Worked and What Didn't
    01/25/2021 Soil Health: Measurements and Practices
    01/25/2021 Weed Management of Pumpkins
    01/25/2021 Preparing for Managing Pumpkin Diseases in 2021
    01/25/2021 Update on Disease Management of Tomatoes
    01/25/2021 Leafhoppers and Thrips – Unseen and Under-Appreciated Insects in Potatoes and Onions
    01/28/2020 Management of Insect Vectored Virus Diseases in Pumpkins - Russell Groves, UW-Entomology
    01/28/2020 Irrigation Management in Pumpkins - Yi Wang, UW-Horticulture
    01/28/2020 Management of Tomato Diseases Common in High Tunnel Production - Amanda Gevens, UW-Plant Pathology
    01/28/2020 A Beginner's Guide to Growing Giant Pumpkins - John Barlow, WI Giant Pumpkin Growers Assn.
    01/28/2020 Wildlife Impacts & Crop Destruction - David Drake, UW-Forest and Wildlife Ecology
    01/28/2020 Effective Disease Management Strategies for Cucurbits & Tomatoes - Mohammad Babadoost, University of Illinois Crop Sciences
    01/27/2020 CBD Hemp -  Dylan Bruce, UW-Organic & Sustainable Cropping Systems
    01/27/2020 Mechanical Cultivation for Vegetable Crops - Sam Hitchcock Tilton, Lakeshore Technical College
    01/27/2020 Exotic and Invasive Pests that Affect Wisconsin Fresh Vegetable Production - Adrian Barta, WI DATCP
    01/27/2020 How growers are covered by and comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule
    01/27/2020 What Can Make my Operation Better Next Year? - WFMVGA Board Round Table
    01/27/2020 WFMVGA Annual Meeting
    01/27/2020 Improving Soil Health to Weather the Storms - Jamie Patton, NPM Program, UW-Madison
    01/27/2020 Adaptive Pest Management -Forecasting Insect Population - Russell Groves, UW-Entomology
    01/27/2020 Silent Auction
    01/27/2020 Management of Phytophthora Crown and Fruit Rot in Cucurbits - Amanda Gevens, UW-Plant Pathology
    01/26/2020 Growing and Selling Flowers and Bedding Plants Workshop-Tara Roberts-Turner & Jason Jacobs

    Vegetable 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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