Sponsorship and Professional Information

impact the future of agriculture

The future of our industry, and the role of women in agriculture, is dependent on us encouraging upcoming generations of women to pursue a job in agriculture.
Our event offers the opportunity to exhibit your company to high school girls that are in the process of deciding their career track.

We have a lot of information on this page for companies and professionals that want to be involved in our event.

Ways to Get Involved

WCFA Impact

Sponsorship Information

Professional and Sponsor Registration

SPONSOR THE EVENT

Sponsorships are used to underwrite the event costs and directly apply to programs and scholarships for young women pursuing educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math.

PARTICIPATE IN THE CAREER FAIR

During the event, we will have hands on breakout sessions for students to select what they want to learn more about. In the afternoon we will host a career fair that promotes women in agricultural fields as well as your company.

VOLUNTEER

Our event is so successful because of the of the support from volunteers that help with event planning and setup, registration, guiding students around the event, and assisting professionals with getting set up for the day.

LEARN MORE

Impact of WCFA

Women Changing the Face of Agriculture: Empowering young females interested in agriculture.

View the 2024 WCFA Impact Report

SCHOLARSHIPS

WCFA has awarded over $63,000 in scholarships in the history of this event.
In 2024, we supported students with over $9,000 in scholarship and internship opportunities.

INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT

Businesses, organizations and media partners came together to invest in the future of agriculture by giving their time, dollars and support of WCFA
In 2024, we had 32 companies represted by 75 professionals at our event.

STUDENT OUTREACH

In 2024, we hosted 500 high school students from 80 schools throughout the state of Illinois.
In our 15 year history, we have reached over 7,000 student across the state of Illinois.

WCFA Sponsorship Opportunities

Help support our event and receive registration, IAW memberships, and event recognition.

SPONSOR TODAY Sponsorship Brochure

PLATINUM SPONSOR

$10,000
Sponsor a breakout speaker
Career Fair Booth
10 tickets for the Professional Development Workshop (Mar 1)
10 tickets for the Illinois Agri-Women Networking Event (Feb 29)
Up to 10 membership to Illinois Agri-Women
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signage

GOLD SPONSOR

$5,000 – $9,999
Sponsor a breakout speaker
Career Fair Booth
5 tickets for the Professionald Development Workshop (Mar 1)
5 tickets for the Illinois Agri- Women
Up to 5 membership to Illinois Agri-Women Networking Event (Feb 29)
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signag

SILVER SPONSOR

$2,500 – $4,999
Sponsor a breakout speaker
Career Fair Booth
3 tickets for the Professional Development Workshop (Mar 1)
3 tickets for the Illinois Agri-Women Networking Event (Feb 29)
Up to 3 membership to Illinois Agri-Women
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signag

BRONZE SPONSOR

$1,000 – $2,499
Sponsor a breakout speaker
Career Fair Booth
2 tickets for the Professional Development Workshop (Mar 1)
2 tickets for the Illinois Agri-Women Networking Event (Feb 29)
Up to 2 membership to Illinoi Agri-Women
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signage

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

$500 – $999
Sponsor a breakout speaker
Career Fair Booth
1 ticket for the Professional Development Workshop (Mar 1)
1 ticket for the Illinois Agri- Women
Networking Event (Feb 29)
Up to 1 membership to Illinois Agri-Women
Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, social media, and signage

STUDENT SPONSOR

$100 to $499
Support your local 4-H or FFA Chapter participants with your tax deductible contribution of $15 per participant.
1 tickets for the Professionald Development Workshop (Mar 1)

Sponsorship / Professional Registration

WCFA is not possible without the support of the agriculture, food, and natural resources industry. Sponsorships are used to:

Underwrite program costs.
Directly apply to programs and scholarships for young women pursuing educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering, agriculture and math.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

SUBMIT YOUR SPONSORSHIP

WCFA Sponsorship Flyer

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, you can email us or submit your sponsorship through our registration portal!

SPONSOR TODAY Email Us!

REGISTER ATTENDEES

Professionals that will be participating in the career fair or professional development workshop can register here.

Career Fair Registration College Fair Registration

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM

See links below to two hotel blocks.

Holiday Inn Express – Murpheysboro Home2 Suites by Hilton Carbondale

ATTEND WCFA AS A PROFESSIONAL

EVENT SCHEDULE

Whether you are coming as part of your sponsorship or for the career fair, you are considered a ‘professional’ at our event.

Keep your eyes open for an orientation email from us. If you have questions, feel free to contact us.

Questions?

PROVIDE FEEDBACK

Check back after the event for a feedback survey.

Looking for a different registration type?

Adult Volunteer

Want to volunteer at WCFA such as helping with check in, being a runner, etc. We appreciate your help!

Volunteer Registration

Students/Advisors

If you are an advisor that is registering high school students, please register at the lon our student registration page.

Student Registration

College Student Volunteer

If you are a college student that wants to attend, please consider volunteering as a guide at the WCFA event on March 1 and attend our Professional Development event on Thursday, February 29. You can register to be a volunteer below.

Student Volunteer