Sponsorship

15th Annual Organic Farming Conference - January 30-31, 2026

Cultivating Connections: Growing Organic Together for 15 Years, at Kentucky State University's Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort, KY

The Organic Association of Kentucky’s annual farming conference, in its 15th year, is expected to bring together nearly 400 participants, including beginning and experienced farmers, researchers, ag professionals, government personnel and local food advocates from Kentucky and beyond to continue the momentum of building a local, resilient and healthy food system. The primary focus of OAK Conference programming is on-farm production systems, tools and techniques, organic and conservation practices, and will feature keynote speakers, on-farm demonstrations, and dozens of speakers leading informative sessions over two full days.

SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT

Your sponsorship powers farmer-to-farmer education! Revenue generated by conference sponsors is foundational to supporting the success of the event. The early and significant support from sponsors, partners and funders allows OAK to offer scholarships, keep registration affordable, provide delicious, locally-sourced meals and support expert farmers to speak at the conference. 

SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

Sponsors can count on high visibility in print and digital event promotional materials before, during, and after the conference. The audience reach is estimated to be nearly 400 at the event and more than 20,000 through event promotion. 

Sponsors enjoy connecting with conference attendees during the two-day Trade Show on Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31, 2026. All services and products made available to attendees through the Trade Show must be approved for organic production or otherwise serve the identified needs of organic and sustainable farms. OAK provides each sponsor with a five-foot table and two chairs. Electricity is available by request for equipment and displays.

View the full sponsorship benefits package.

Become a Sponsor

Please note that due to high demand and limited space at the venue, we offer a Sponsor-only Trade Show with registration through October 1, 2025. The Seeder level sponsorship tier is sold out for the 2026 conference. 

Barn Raisers: Kentucky Ag Development Fund, Paicines Ranch and the #NoRegrets Initiative, Southern SARE, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Harvesters: Farm Credit Mid-America, Kentucky State University, MOSA Certified Organic

Seeders: Central Kentucky Ag Credit, University of Kentucky Entomology Department, Dirtcraft Living Soils, Earth Tools, Fresh Start Growers Supply, Johnny's Selected Seeds, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Kentucky Horticulture Council, No-Till Growers, The Berry Center, Tilth Soil, University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment 

Farmer Friends: Cherokee Historical State Resort Park Friends