For 15 years, the Good Food EXPO has connected Midwestern farmersand Good Food businesses to the consumers, industry expertise, and thefinancial resources that will help them grow. The EXPO builds resiliencein our local agriculture economy, provides a forum to discuss regionaland national food policy, and educates the public about the importanceand impact of Good Food.

Who is FamilyFarmed?FamilyFarmed is a non-profit organization committed to expanding the production, marketing and distribution of locally grown and responsibly produced

food, in order to enhance the social, economic, and environmental health of our communities.

GOOD FOOD EXPOA networking and industry development tradeshow and

celebration of local food and sustainable agriculture, hosted

annually at the UIC Pavilion.

FINANCING & INNOVATION CONFERENCEBuyers, retailers, investors, wholesalers and distributors connect

with rising farm and food entrepreneurs who are innovating to

meet consumer demand for Good Food. Businesses in our

network have raised over $80M in debt/equity financing.

FARMER TRAININGFamilyFarmed’s farmer training program has trained 14,700+

farmers in 43 states on Wholesale Success, Direct Market Success

and On-Farm Food Safety.

GOOD FOOD IS GOOD MEDICINEAn initiative to create awareness and understanding of how food choices

affect health in the Chicago area, by providing tools and coaching that

foster empowerment and equity in health outcomes.

GOOD FOOD ACCELERATOR & GFA EXTENSIONLocated at 1871, The nation’s first accelerator focused on building supply

chains for Good Food. GFA Extension fosters development of food

businesses in underserved communities, as well as serves non-Accelerator

cohort businesses needing highly specific assistance that does not require

participation in the six-month Accelerator intensive.

MARKET DEVELOPMENTOur Market Development Program has stimulated hundreds of millions of

dollars in local food sales. We make connections with food producers &

local trade buyers to build the supply and sales of Good Food. Trade

buyers include: UNFI, U.S. Foods, Local Foods, Nature’s Path, KeHE

Distribution and others.

GOOD FOOD ON EVERY TABLE

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1. Delicious, healthy food, accessible to all, produced as close to home as possible by family farmers and producers who use sustainable, humane, and fair practices.

2. A fast-growing movement creating vast numbers of jobs and economic development by providing people with food that matches their values.

What Does Good Food Mean?

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Supporting Midwest regional production sustains and strengthens employment for

local farmers and producers.

GOOD FOOD IS:

Good Food farms and businesses choose sustainable production methods that cut

down on greenhouse gas emissions.

Good Food that is sourced as close to home as possible is fresher, healthier, and more delicious. That’s what people want.

Good for People Good for Business

Good for the Planet

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The EXPO is a go-to destination for

trade buyers to connect with

emerging Good Food producers

with over 180 farmers, vendors, and

businesses exhibiting,

Trade Buyers

FamilyFarmed’s Good Food EXPO is

where conscientious consumers

discover new products and services

that that fit their families’ needs and

lifestyles.

ConsumersFamily farmers attend the EXPO to

learn about new policies, industry

trends, and market opportunities

from FamilyFarmed’s network, while

vendors and producers exhibit to

connect with customers and market

their products.

Farmers & Producers

Join the Good Food Stakeholders

Why support the Good Food EXPO?

Locally and responsibly produced food is

a $60B+ industry - and it’s growing. Your

sponsorship will reach a broad audience

including: retailers, wholesalers, industry

leaders, buyers, manufacturers, farmers,

financiers, policymakers, and consumers.

The Good Food EXPO doubled its

attendance in the past five years,

boasting a record 7,500 visitors in 2017.

EXPO marketing the same year had

media reach of 1M+. By engaging

diverse audiences through innovative

programming, the EXPO offers

something for everyone.

Of agricultural products consumed

in America are purchased through

wholesale channels. The Good Food

EXPO creates new wholesale channels

for family farmers and artisan food

producers to reach audiences who

want their products, catalyzing the

Good Food economy.

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$200B+INDUSTRY 5,000+

99%Of agricultural products

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Exhibitor Registration and Pricing

Standard (Two Days)$975Standard

(One Days)$775Farmer/Nonprofit

(Two Days)$470Farmer/Nonprofit

(One Days)$370

The Good Food EXPO has gained national prominence as the annual gathering of industry leaders who are passionate about the benefits of a local, sustainable food system. Overflowing with exciting Good Food businesses, non-profit organizations, farmers, and more, this is the place to connect with trade buyers and sell to consumers.

The heart of our event – the Exhibit floor!

For more information visit our website at goodfoodexpo.org

Past Exhibitors

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“I don’t know why we didn’t join the Good Food

EXPO before – it has been helpful on so many

levels. We were able to interact with buyers

from a number of companies that helped us not

just gain customers, but to learn what they are

looking for and how to develop products that

suit them as well as hone our message to let

them know we have what they want.”

JENNY YANG

Founder & Owner, Jenny’s Tofu

2015 Good Food Accelerator Fellow

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Since 2004, FamilyFarmed’s Good Food EXPO

has been generously supported by industry,

corporate, financial, educational, and media

sponsors.

Whether you are a Good Food business seeking

market exposure, a financial institution aiming to

increase your social impact, or a foundation

dedicated to regional resilience, sponsoring the

Good Food EXPO will introduce you to new

audiences who are excited to meet organizations

supporting causes they believe in.

Like what you hear? Ask us about program

sponsorships that support FamilyFarmed’s

mission and projects all year long.

Past Sponsors

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$20,000 +Choice of custom sponsor opportunities**

Dedicated event signageFull-page EXPO program ad

Logo placement/link on websiteLogo placement on event signage

Custom Exhibitor Booth 20 Tickets to Friday Trade Show and

ReceptionSocial Media Acknowledgement

Podium recognition**see following page for details

Sponsorship OpportunitiesShow your support for the good food movement as an FamilyFarmed Partner*

$10,000Half-page EXPO program ad

Logo placement/link on websiteLogo placement on event signage

Standard Exhibitor Booth10 Tickets to Friday Trade Show

and ReceptionSocial Media Acknowledgement

Podium recognition

$5,000 Logo placement on website

Logo placement on event signageStandard Exhibitor Booth

2 Tickets to Friday Trade Show and Reception

Social Media AcknowledgementPodium recognition

SEED GROW HARVEST

For year-round sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Daniel at katie@familyfarmed.org

Additional OpportunitiesWe know that exposure at the Good Food EXPO will benefit your business and we’re excited to

offer customizable sponsorships that work with every budget.

The Good Food EXPO is all about

networking. Sponsor one of the

EXPO’S networking receptions for

farmers and industry leaders.

RECEPTION CATERING

Educate the Good Food leaders of

tomorrow. Sponsor student

scholarships to attend the EXPO and

learn about this growing industry.

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

The Good Food EXPO is all about locally grown and responsibly

produced food, Sit on one of our panels and share your mission with

good foodies.

PROGRAMMING

Share your product with EXPO attendees.

Promotional product giveaways offer

high-touch engagement with your

audience.

PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS

Engage your audience in activity areas.

Sponsor a step-and-repeat, Kid’s

Corner or the Chefs At Play stage - fun

options for everyone.

EXPO ACTIVITIESRaise brand awareness with custom content.

Dedicated media features promote your

brand in EXPO print, web, and social

communications.

FEATURED CONTENT

Partner with FamilyFarmed and support a growing movement for food that is local,

sustainable, humane, and fair.

Katie DanielDirector of Development & Operations(Ph) 312-874-7680katie@familyfarmed.org

goodfoodEXPO.org

Learn more:

Lisette MedinaEvents & Partnerships Manager(Ph) 312-874-7363lisette@familyfarmed.org

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