Partnership OpportunitiesInvest in Growing the Next Generation of Farmers

and Local Food System Leaders

2018

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Ħ Prominent recognition (logo and link) on Growing New Farmers Program web page (Nov 2017-Oct 2018). Ħ Prominent recognition (logo) in all program recruitment and year-end advertisements (may include, but not limited to, Charleston City Paper, Charleston Magazine, Edible Magazine, Planting Seeds Magazine, West Of, Folly Current).

Ħ Opportunity to provide a full-page ad (8.5x11”) in each participant’s and mentor farmer’s program binder. Ħ Item provided to all program participants featuring your logo. Ħ Invitation to visit Middleton Place USDA Certified Organic Farm during a class. Hands-on experiences can be arranged for individuals or teams.

Ħ Four (4) complimentary tickets to attend the 11th annual Chef’s Potluck on April 30, 2018 at Middleton Place.

Ħ Invitation to attend the 2018 Graduation Ceremony (August 2018). Recognized during Graduation Ceremony presentation; Logo included on printed programs, cookbooks, and on digital invitation.

Ħ Invitation to have the Director of Sustainable Agriculture visit your place of business to present about the program and to provide tips for eating local.

HARVESTER $5,000

Ħ Recognition (logo and link) on Growing New Farmers Program web page (Nov 2017-Oct 2018) Ħ Opportunity to provide a half-page ad (8.5x5”) in each participant’s and mentor farmer’s program binder. Ħ Invitation to visit Middleton Place USDA Certified Organic Farm during a class. Ħ Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the 11th annual Chef’s Potluck on April 30, 2018 at Middleton Place.

Ħ Invitation to attend the 2018 Graduation Ceremony (August 2018). Recognized during 2018 Graduation Ceremony presentation.

Ħ Invitation to have the Director of Sustainable Agriculture visit your place of business to present about the program and to provide tips for eating local.

SOIL BUILDER $3,000

The Growing New Farmers Program provides introductory level classroom and hands-on training in farm production and business planning. The program also offers an optional apprenticeship placement with a mentor farmer to provide extended job-based training. This combination of classroom time, field work and apprenticeship placement has proven to be invaluable when venturing in to the world of small- to mid-sized sustainable farming. 

Since inception in 2010, the program has launched more than 165 farmers and local food system leaders into the

Lowcountry. Numerous new small farms, farmers markets, and dozens of jobs have been created as a result, feeding our community and contributing to the unique culture that we all know and love.

Your support of the Growing New Farmers Program allows Lowcountry Local First to greatly subsidize the cost of the program to all participants, lowering the barriers of entry and cultivating a diverse participation across all ages, backgrounds and financial ability.

Ħ Recognition (logo and link) on Growing New Farmers Program web page (Nov 2017-Oct 2018). Ħ Invitation to visit Middleton Place USDA Certified Organic Farm during a class. Ħ Complimentary ticket to attend the 11th annual Chef’s Potluck on April 30, 2018 at Middleton Place. Ħ Invitation to attend the 2018 Graduation Ceremony (August 2018). Recognized during 2018 Graduation Ceremony presentation.

CULTIVATOR$1,500

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Please return the completed form with payment information to Lowcountry Local First 1630-2 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29405

or email to CT@lowcountrylocalfirst.org

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Partnership Level

Harvester ($5,000)

Soil Builder ($3,000)

Cultivator ($1,500)

In-kind opportunities such as marketing or promotional support or farm-related supplies can be explored by contacting Brian@lowcountrylocalfirst.org.

Payment

I will call in my credit card payment to (843) 801-3390 Check (payable to Lowcountry Local First)

Please complete my payment using the credit card below

TIMEFRAME:

Ħ Recruitment Phase: November 2017 – February 2018 Ħ Program Phase: March – August 2018 Ħ Graduation and Follow-up: August 2018

* Contracts received after December 1, 2017 may not be included in full promotional campaign during recruitment phase. Final deadline for 2018 program sponsorship is February 10, 2018.

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