Join Kansas Rural Center(KRC) this November 16th at the Drury Hotel Broadview in Wichita, KS, for our Annual Food and Farm Conference. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 45 Years of Conservation, Diversification & Innovation.” KRC is gathering experts and resources to reflect and give credit to where we have been and how we work to continue improving our farm practices and food systems.
Gather with Kansas Rural Center and our friends for a day of education and community building as we look to our next 45 years!
A Full Day of Food and Farm Topics
This year’s conference will kick-off with our keynote speaker, Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food. This topic strongly highlights the increasing dominance of big business in our food system and only amplifies the need for KRC's ongoing efforts to keep our farmers on the land and to ensure the availability of healthy local food for all Kansans. Following Austin's presentation, we will have three tracks, each with a theme of Conservation, Diversification, or Innovation. This year's conference will conclude with a panel of young farmers sharing their unique visions for the future.
Preview the Breakout Tracks we’re working on below. These are subject to change.
Conservation:
Prairie Strips
Soil Remediation
Ways of Working with Water in KS
Diversification:
Farm to School
Growing in Small Spaces
Specialty Crops
Innovation:
Alternative Business Models
Alternative Land Access
New Farm Tools
Where to Stay
The historic Broadview Hotel opened in 1922 on the Arkansas River banks in Wichita. Our 2011 renovation preserved the large chandeliers, ornate ornamental features in the grand lobby, and the original mosaic mural in the Crystal Ballroom, which was installed by Native American artist Blackbear Bosin. The hotel is LEED® Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for energy-efficiency in the design.
To reserve your room please follow the link below and use Group #10092160 or Call: 800-325-0720.
Apply for Scholarships
KRC fundraises to cover the cost of conference attendance for those who may need assistance. These scholarships are primarily used for but not limited to students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ individuals. Please reach out to events@kansasruralcenter.org to explore scholarship opportunities.
Sponsor This Year’s Conference
Why Sponsor?
As we prepare to roll out registration for our highly impactful Annual Food and Farm Conference, we extend an opportunity to you and your organization to sponsor this event. Your support will be crucial in creating a memorable conference that equips our farmers and communities with the necessary tools to advance their food and farm systems.
There are many tiers available, each adding opportunities for exposure to Kansas Rural Center(KRC)’s many followers. Our reach extends past the walls of the conference to our media outlets, which reach over 4,500 Kansans interested in resilient food and farm systems!
In addition to these sponsorship opportunities, KRC welcomes funds that directly support scholarships to our conference and raffle items to support our fundraising efforts.
Sponsorship Tiers
Seed $45
$45 for 45 Years of KRC!
Your name or logo will be displayed on KRC's conference materials
Propagate $125
Help sponsor other attendees way to the conference!
Your name or logo will be displayed on KRC's conference webpage and program.
Sprout $250
1 Conference Registration
1 Table in Exhibit Space
Your name or logo will be displayed on KRC’s conference materials.
Leaf $500
2 Conference Registrations
2 Tables in Exhibit Space
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Blossom $1000
4 Conference Registrations
2 Tables in Exhibit Space
Your name or logo will be displayed on KRC’s conference materials.
Harvest $2500
6 Conference Registrations
2 Tables in Exhibit Space.
Your name or logo will be displayed on KRC’s conference materials.
Sponsorship feature in Rural Papers, and introduction during conference opening.