2026 Seed Sower Dinner
November 5, 2026 @ 5:30PM — 11:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Luigis Warehouse Restaurant : 725 E 19th St Bakersfield, CA 93305 Get Directions
2026 Seed Sower Dinner
2026 Seed Sower Dinner Sponsorship Opportunities
Your support directly funds grants and scholarships for students, educators, and agricultural programs.
Presenting Rainmaker Sponsor — $10,000
Make the biggest splash for local ag education.
What you’re doing: Funding a major grant allocation and a named scholarship—this is the level that visibly moves the needle.
- Table for 10 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $5,000 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Opportunity to collaborate with the foundation on grant selections
- Named Student Scholarship Partner (scholarship in your name)
- Full-page personalized ad in event program
- Premier logo placement on event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on all event marketing (website + social media)
- Prominent on-site signage plus verbal recognition at the event
Cultivator Sponsor — $5,000
Grow opportunity where it’s needed most.
What you’re doing: Making sure a school program or ag classroom has real resources while supporting students through scholarships.
- Table for 10 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $2,500 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on all event marketing (website + social media)
- Prominent name/logo placement in event program
- On-site signage plus verbal recognition at the event
Agri-Innovator Sponsor — $2,500
Put new tools in a classroom—or boots on a student.
What you’re doing: Funding a targeted improvement that schools feel immediately.
- Table for 8 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $1,000 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event
Seedling Enthusiast Sponsor — $1,000
Help a student take their next step.
What you’re doing: Supporting smaller grants and scholarship efforts— often what turns ‘maybe’ into ‘yes’ for a student or program.
- Two tickets
- Direct a $500 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
Harvest Sponsor — $500
Stand behind local ag—right here at home.
What you’re doing: Keeping the mission strong.
- Two tickets
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
Tickets & Tables
Table Sponsor $1,250
Bring your crew.
- Table for 8 at the event
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
Individual Ticket — $125
Give Without Attending
Ag Education Appreciator — donation of any amount
Give where you live.
Suggested giving options: $100 | $500 | $1,500 | Other
Underwriting Opportunities
Underwriting supports key event elements so more proceeds go directly to grants and scholarships.
Bubbly & Brilliance Underwriter — $3,000
Own the sparkle moment.
- Table for 8 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $1,000 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo prominently displayed at The Bubbly & Brilliance table and on each raffle ticket
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event
Paddle Underwriter — $2,000
Your name in every hand.
- 4 Dinner Tickets
- Direct a $500 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo prominently displayed on event bidder paddles
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event
Floral Underwriter — $1,500
Be the centerpiece.
- 4 Dinner tickets
- Logo prominently displayed on floral centerpieces at each table
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event