Elevate Your Brand Through Patronage
Support the future of local food and make a lasting impact. Root to Table offers meaningful sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations that believe in sustainable agriculture, regional resilience, and community connection.
Your patronage directly fuels our farm-to-table events, educational programs, and storytelling efforts – while positioning your brand as a champion of the local food movement!
Become a Partner
Become a Patron
Become a Donor
Why Become a Patron
Today’s consumers want to support brands that do more than talk about values – they want action. When you sponsor Root to Table, you’re doing more than supporting events. You’re:
- Earning visibility among ethically minded consumers who value authenticity, transparency, and localism
- Aligning your brand with ESG goals and climate-conscious values
- Helping expand access to nutrient-rich, minimally processed food
- Supporting nutrition education and reducing food deserts
- Empowering local farmers and food entrepreneurs
- Promoting regenerative agriculture and low-emission food systems
Delivering on Our Mission through your Patronage
Since 2018, we’ve connected communities through food, farming, and culture. Our impact includes:
- 30+ Events engaging food lovers, families, and community-minded patrons
- 3,000+ Attendees participating in local food and farm experiences
- 3,000+ B2B Connections between chefs, farmers, and artisans
- 350K+ Social Reach and 8K Followers across platforms
- 100K+ Website Impressions from campaign traffic
Seed Patron
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Name listed on our website under Supporters
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One social media thank-you post
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One reserved ticket to our flagship culinary fundraiser (Gala)
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Two tickets to the Salute to Women event
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Permission to use the Root to Table logo in your marketing
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Inclusion in the annual Root to Table report
Sprout Patron
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Logo featured on event signage and website
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One dedicated social media post with photo or logo
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Inclusion in press release about upcoming events
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Invitation to a private sponsor appreciation farm tour or artisan event
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2 reserved tickets to the flagship culinary fundraiser (Gala)
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4 tickets to the Salute to Women event
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Permission to use the Root to Table logo in marketing
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Inclusion in the annual Root to Table report
Harvest Patron
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Logo printed on event signage and programs
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Stage recognition and opportunity to include branded materials in event gift bags
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Custom social media post highlighting community impact
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4 reserved tickets to the flagship culinary fundraiser (Gala)
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6 tickets total: 4 to Salute to Women, 2 to Taste of Excellence
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Permission to use the Root to Table logo in marketing
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Inclusion in the annual Root to Table report
Roots & Vines Patron
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Placement in all sponsor listings
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Feature article in Root to Table newsletter
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Invitation to co-host or be featured in a video segment on farm/artisan visits
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6 reserved tickets to the flagship culinary fundraiser (Gala)
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6 tickets total: 4 to Salute to Women, 2 to Taste of Excellence
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Permission to use the Root to Table logo in marketing
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Inclusion in the annual Root to Table report
Founders Circle Patron
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Top billing in all sponsor listings
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Speaking opportunity or brand acknowledgment during flagship events
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Custom video or photo session showcasing your brand’s impact, shared socially
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1:1 brand partnership meeting to explore shared marketing opportunities
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8 reserved tickets to the flagship culinary fundraiser (Gala)
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10 tickets total: 8 to Salute to Women, 2 to Taste of Excellence
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Permission to use the Root to Table logo in marketing
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Inclusion in the annual Root to Table report
Because You're a Patron
We Are:
Driving collaboration between chefs and farmers across the region.
Connecting culinary consumer advocates with the people behind their food.
Fostering economic growth in local agricultural industries.
Supporting workforce development and food security initiatives.
Breaking the business bubble by building regional networking opportunities.
Are You an Individual Looking to Support Us?
As a private, non-profit organization, Root to Table relies on the generosity of our community. Individuals donors to Root to Table support our vision for an abundant, verdant and symbiotic regional food system that supports a community of farmers, producers, artisans, hospitality professionals and patrons. Thank you for supporting the growing farm-to-table community of the Blue Ridge!
