Sponsoring or exhibiting at the South Dakota Local Foods Conference gives you the opportunity to financially support this one-of-a-kind annual gathering in South Dakota, distribute items & educational materials, and network with like-minded individuals.

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    The Local Foods Conference celebrates all aspects of the local food system and our goal is to have learning experiences available for everyone, from growers to processors, retailers, culinary professionals, small business owners, researchers, educators, community organizers, students, and youth.


As a thank you for your contribution, your business is provided with marketing visibility and additional perks at the following levels:

The Heirloom

  • $2,500 sponsorship
  • Supports recording services or marketing materials
  • Full page ad in conference program and in social media promotions
  • Business logo listed on conference program and in social media promotions
  • 1 exhibitor booth
  • 3 complimentary registrations ($450 value)

The Perennial

  • $1,000 sponsorship
  • Supports local foods meal or keynote speaker
  • Half page ad in conference program
  • Business logo listed on conference program and in social media promotions
  • 1 exhibitor booth
  • 2 complimentary registrations to conference ($300 value)

The Cultivator

  • $500 sponsorship
  • Supports a breakout session speaker
  • Quarter page ad in conference program
  • Business logo listed on conference program and in social media promotions
  • 1 exhibitor booth
  • 1 complimentary registrations to conference ($150 value)

The Pollinator

  • $350 sponsorship
  • Supports scholarships for individuals to attend the conference
  • Business logo listed in conference program and in social media promotions
  • 1 exhibitor booth
  • 1 complimentary registration to conference ($150 value)

The Seedling

  • $150 Non-Profit exhibitor fee
  • Business logo listed in conference program
  • 1 exhibitor booth for non-profit organizations
  • 1 complimentary conference registration ($150 value)

To register as a sponsor or exhibitor, fill out the ticket on Eventbrite below.

Note that all sponsors earn an exhibitor booth; please let us know if you do NOT want a booth.