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AG Women Connect Foundation
2026 Freedom 250 Gala
Fighting for Agriculture
Thank you for standing with agriculture.
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 6:00 – 10:00 pm CT
Kitalou Gin · Idalou, Texas
Supporting the future of rural America
Held November 6, 2026 at Kitalou Gin, Idalou, Texas.
Thank you to our guests, sponsors, volunteers and auction donors.
2026 recap
Every ticket, auction item and partnership from Gala night now goes to work for scholarships, disaster recovery and agricultural families.
Photos and the full recap are added here by the Foundation team. Next year's date is announced here first.
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Tickets and the online auction are on Auctria. Every dollar raised supports the AG Women Connect Foundation.
This is bigger than a gala
Agriculture is built on people who keep showing up.
A partnership with the Foundation turns one evening into tangible support for agriculture: helping families recover after disaster and investing in the young people who will carry agriculture forward.
Your sponsorship helps turn community into action.
RecoverHelp agricultural families rebuild after natural disasters and hardship.
InvestProvide scholarships for students pursuing careers throughout agriculture.
ConnectBuild mentorship, relationships and long-term support in rural communities.
StrengthenSupport the people, infrastructure and future of American agriculture.
A growing national agriculture network
AWC has built the community. The Foundation is ready to expand the impact.
24scholarships awarded nationwide
Onecommunity of women in agriculture
Localchapters near you
1National Chapter for everyone else
Authentic connectionReach people who live, work, buy, build and lead in agriculture.
Mission alignmentTie your brand to rural resilience, education and the future of agriculture.
Year-round storyA relationship that extends beyond one event and one logo placement.
Gala gallery
Moments from the Gala.
Scholarship recipients, sponsors and agricultural families, together for one night that turns into a year of impact.
More Gala photos coming soon.Photos from Gala night are added here by the Foundation team.See the AWC photo gallery
Thank you to our Gala sponsors
Farmhouse Vineyards
Ortem Lawn and Landscape, LLC
Porch Perfect
The Chocolate Chatterbox
Uplift Imaging
Action Printing
Kitalou GinPut your partnership behind impact
Connect your sponsorship to the work your company cares about most.
Scholarships
Invest in students pursuing the many paths that keep agriculture strong.
- Universities
- Two-year programs
- Trade schools
- Family operations
- Ag entrepreneurship
Next Generation
Build the people pipeline agriculture needs, from education to mentorship, leadership and career exposure.
A strong fit for companies focused on workforce, education and rural opportunity.
Rural Community
Support the relationships and resources that keep agricultural communities connected and resilient.
A strong fit for banks, energy, healthcare, telecom, professional services and rural employers.
Who belongs at this table?
The mission reaches far beyond traditional ag suppliers.
Ag financeFarm Credit, banks, rural lenders
EquipmentManufacturers, dealers, implements
Crop & inputsSeed, crop science, nutrition
LivestockAnimal health, feed, genetics
Rural brandsWestern, apparel, ranch lifestyle
Trucks & autoManufacturers, dealer groups
EnergyOil and gas, utilities, renewables
Tech & telecomAg tech, broadband, connectivity
ProfessionalLaw, CPA, insurance, wealth
HealthcareRural health, hospitals, wellness
Food systemProcessors, protein, cooperatives
PhilanthropyFamily foundations, major donors
The right question is not “Who sponsors galas?” It is “Who has a reason to invest in agriculture and rural America?”
Partnership levels
Meaningful impact and meaningful visibility.
Choose a level to see how the partnership comes together. We can also build a custom partnership around your company's priorities.
Make the partnership your own
Named opportunities.
A clear connection between your support and the experience or mission. Tap any that interest you and we'll add them to your inquiry.
Nothing picked yet.
Let's build a partnership that matters
Sponsorship & partnership inquiries.
Join the AG Women Connect Foundation and help us keep fighting for agriculture and investing in the future of rural America.
Ag Women Connect FoundationVenessa Woodinfoagwomenconnect@gmail.com
Looking for podcast and radio visibility instead? See Ag Talk sponsorships. Every “Your Story Matters” sponsorship includes two VIP Gala tickets and a gift to the Foundation.
What partners receive
Scaled to your level, focused on the mission.
Gala visibilityRecognition throughout the Freedom 250 Gala experience.
HospitalityTickets, tables and VIP opportunities appropriate to the sponsorship.
Digital recognitionWebsite, social media and newsletter visibility where included.
Story & contentOpportunities to tell why your company supports agriculture.
AWC networkConnection to a growing national network of women and businesses in agriculture.
Impact alignmentA clear story around the Foundation work your partnership helps advance.
Final benefits are confirmed in the sponsor agreement for each level or custom partnership.
Why now?
Agriculture cannot wait until after the crisis to build community.
The Foundation is building the relationships, resources and support system that can respond when agricultural families need help, while investing in the students who will become agriculture's next producers, tradespeople, entrepreneurs and leaders.
A sponsor is not simply underwriting an event. You are helping strengthen the future of rural America.