The State Agriculture & Rural Leaders (SARL) Summit has been providing an unparalleled non-partisan educational opportunity for elected state and provincial officials with a passion for agriculture and rural communities in both the U.S. and Canada to work together, network, collaborate and create problem-solving partnerships since 2001.
Each year, the pinnacle event is the Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. The 2026 Summit was held January 3-5 in New Orleans, Louisiana. As an invitation-only event, the only participants were sponsors, speakers and elected agricultural leaders.
Sponsorships ensure state and provincial legislators can attend this important and unique event. All of their on-site expenses (registration, rooms, meals) are covered by SARL, and travel scholarships are available for those without state or campaign travel funds. With continually decreasing state and provincial support for travel, we do not want a lack of state funds to inhibit a legislator’s participation.
Contributions from the private sector are absolutely crucial to accomplishing this program. In the U.S., sponsorship contributions are tax-deductible as SARL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Thank you for becoming a sponsor or considering making a donation to ensure SARL’s future! Your support is truly appreciated.
Become a SARL Sponsor and/or Donor
There is a sponsorship level to fit every organization – from multinational companies to state level nonprofit organizations. All sponsors are invited to provide input the annual Summit programming, as well propose/host webinar topics and speakers, or mak recommendations on other hot-button issues to offer throughout the year.
- Visionary – $10,000 Complimentary registration for three attendees plus all Legacy benefits; special recognition on Summit signage and an opportunity to be recognized at a reception or meal to introduce your team
- Legacy – $7,500 Complimentary registration for two attendees; special recognition in SARL newsletters, plus all Heritage benefits
- Heritage – $4,000 Complimentary registration for one attendee, on the Summit website, at the meeting and in the program booklet; invited to include materials in Summit swag bag
- Special Newcomers Heritage – $3,000 (reserved for first time sponsors) Complimentary registration for one attendee, recognition on the Summit website, at the meeting and in the program booklet
- Benefactor – $2,000 (reserved for host state or regional organizations) Recognition on the Summit website only; one representative can attend but must pay an additional $500 registration fee.
- Donor – Donations of any amount are accepted to upport the organization and mission, but independently do not qualify for attendance at the Summit. Donations are tax-deductible, as provided by U.S. federal law.
Ready to sign up? Use the link below to securely pay online by credit card or complete the form for an invoice to be sent for payment by check or ACH.
If you have questions about sponsorship, making a donation or to request an invoice, please contact Kay Johnson Smith, SARL Executive Director, at Kay@sarl.us.