Come join us to help plant the seeds for an Ag Education
The Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual Seed Sower Dinner to bring our local Ag community and friends together to raise funds to support our Scotty K Gifting Project.
Thursday, November 05, 2026
Luigis Warehouse Restaurant
725 E 19th St Bakersfield, CA 93305


Our Mission
The mission of the Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation (SKFF) is to inspire hope in the youth of Kern County to reach individual goals by focusing on confidence-building through mentorship and educational enrichment. Diverse in scope, the Foundation supports programs and organizations in the areas of education and professional development, agribusiness awareness, and other programs dedicated to stimulating our youth.
2026 Seed Sower Dinner Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Your support directly funds grants ad scholarships for students, educators, and agricultural programs
Presenting Rainmaker Sponsor – Make the biggest splash for local ag education.
$10,000
- Table for 10 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $5,000 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Opportunity to collaborate with the foundation on grant selections
- Named Student Scholarship Partner (scholarship in your name)
- Full-page personalized ad in event program
- Premier logo placement on event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on all event marketing (website + social media)
- Prominent on-site signage plus verbal recognition at the event
Cultivator Sponsor – Grow opportunity where it’s needed most.
$5,000
- Table for 10 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $2,500 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on all event marketing (website + social media)
- Prominent name/logo placement in event program
- On-site signage plus verbal recognition at the event
Agri-Innovator Sponsor – Put new tools in a classroom—or boots on a student.
$2,500
- Table for 8 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $1,000 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event
Seedling Enthusiast Sponsor – Help a student take their next step.
$1,000
- Two tickets
- Direct a $500 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
Harvest Sponsor –Stand behind local ag—right here at home.
$500
- Two tickets
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
Table Sponsor – Bring your crew.
$1,250
- Table for 8 at the event
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
Individual Tickets
$125
- 1 Dinner Ticket
Underwriting Opportunities
Underwriting supports key event elements so more proceeds go directly to grants and scholarships.
Bubbly & Brilliance Underwriter – Own the sparkle moment.
$3,000 (1 available)
- Table for 8 (option to host a local ag student and educator)
- Direct a $1,000 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo prominently displayed at The Bubbly & Brilliance table and on each raffle ticket
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event
Paddle Underwriter – Your name in every hand.
$2,000 (1 available)
- 4 Dinner Tickets
- Direct a $500 grant allocation to eligible school(s)/program(s) for the 2027 grant season
- Logo prominently displayed on event bidder paddles
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event
Floral Underwriter – Be the centerpiece.
$1,500 (1 available)
- 4 Dinner tickets
- Logo prominently displayed on floral centerpieces at each table
- Logo listed on the event invitation
- Name/logo displayed on select event marketing (website + social media)
- Name/logo displayed on event signage and in event program
- Verbal recognition at event
Give Without Attending
Ag Education Appreciator — donation of any amount
Suggested giving options: $100 | $500 | $1,500 | Other
For more information about the event or sponsorship information please call