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.
READ MOREPARTICIPATE IN THE CAREER FAIR
During the event we will host a career fair that promotes women in agricultural fields as well as your company. Students will rotate through the booths where you will share about your career as well as your company.
EMAIL US TO JOINAG SKILLS HANDS ON SESSIONS
One of the stations that the students will rotate through are 20 minute hands-on demonstration sessions that show them an career area skill in an agriculture related field. Let us know if you have a would like to lead one of these sessions!
EMAIL US TO LEARN MOREImpact of WCFA
Challenge: Agriculture and it’s related industries provide nearly 10 percent of U.S. employment, but the number of students graduating with degrees in agricultural fields is not meeting industry demand.
OUr Response: The WCFA Career Exploration Event is an investment in the future of agriculture. This outreach project gives all women the opportunity to explore different career paths offered in teh agriculture sector. Our goal is to help attendees receive accurate information first hand from actual women agriculture professionals.
SCHOLARSHIPS
WCFA has awarded over $69,000 in scholarships in the history of this event.
Last year, 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 2026, we had 30 companies represented by 66 professionals at our event.
STUDENT OUTREACH
In 2026, we hosted 638 high school students from 85 schools across two events.
In our 18 year history, we have reached over 9,000 students across the state of Illinois.
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
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SUBMIT YOUR SPONSORSHIP OR INTEREST
WCFA Sponsorship FlyerIf you are interested in sponsoring WCFA events, being a career fair or hands-on session presenter, email us to share your interest!
Email Us to Indicate Interest!2
REGISTER ATTENDEES
In February, we will reach out to you to register professionals that will be attending our events on behalf of your company. Whether participating in the career fair, hands-on ag skills sessions, or both.
As a sponsor you can attend any combination of our events.
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ATTEND WCFA AS A PROFESSIONAL
Keep your eyes open for an orientation email from us and for information for the day of the event.
If you have questions, feel free to contact us.
WCFA Sponsorship Opportunities
Help support our event and receive registration, IAW memberships, and event recognition.
EMAIL US TO SPONSORSponsorship BrochureKEYNOTE SPONSOR
$6,000+
-Company video played at 1 of the regional events or a 5 minute speaking opportunity. Logo and recognition alongside keynote speaker.
-Booth space at all 3 regional career fairs for student networking, lunch included.
-1st choice on leading a hands on activity
-5 Illinois Agri-Women Yearly Memberships
-Featured logo recognition on powerpoint, website, dedicated social media and signage at all 3 of the WCFA regional events
HEADLINE SPONSOR
$3,000 – $5,999
-Booth space at all 3 regional career fairs for student networking, lunch included.
-Logo on our bag giveaways to all student attendes (by Feb 1)
-Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, dedicated social media and signage at all 3 of the WCFA regional events
SUPPORTING PARTNER
$1,000 – $2,999
-Booth space at all 3 regional career fairs for student networking, lunch included.
-Logo on our bag giveaways to all student attendes (by Feb 1)
-Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, dedicated social media and signage at all 3 of the WCFA regional events
STUDENT SPONSOR
$500– $999
-Booth space at all 3 of the regional Career Fairs for student networking, lunch included.
-Logo recognition on powerpoint, website, dedicated social media and signage at all 3 of the WCFA regional events
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 RegistrationStudents/Advisors
If you are an advisor that is registering high school students, please register at the lon our student registration page.
Student RegistrationCollege 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