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2025 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES November 9 - 12, 2025 HOTEL DEL CORONADO

Why Sponsor?

The Western Growers Annual Meeting is an exceptional opportunity to build awareness of your brand through face-to-face networking with the agricultural industry’s elite leaders from hundreds of organizations. Share your company’s message with the most influential people in the fresh produce industry, including hundreds of Western Growers members, the Board of Directors and Western Growers’ executive leadership. BENEFITS OF BECOMING A SPONSOR • Highlight your organization’s brand and messaging with a captive, engaged audience • Connect with Western Growers members and board of directors to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and challenges • Cultivate existing customer relationships and establish new business opportunities • Meet with Western Growers experts to get your business questions answered in real time

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Network. Learn.

EXPERIENCE THE FINEST IN THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY. The Western Growers Annual Meeting is the premier networking event for the fresh produce industry. With the industry in a constant state of change, the best way to ensure the sustainability of farming for future generations is to come together as one community—as one voice. Each year, Western Growers brings together this community of owners, families, employees and suppliers to learn and network. By connecting face-to-face with your peers and industry thought leaders, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the key issues affecting agriculture today. Join us this year at Hotel del Coronado.

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By the Numbers ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

500+

200+

Growers, Shippers and Industry Partners

California, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico Farms and Industry Partners Represented

100k

310+

Unique app downloads & active users

Media distributions, mentions and photos posted

Interactive Networking Events 10

Days of countless memories made with friends

For more information about this year’s event please visit: WGANNUALMEETING.COM For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Rob Steinmann rsteinmann@wga.com or (949) 885-2266

EVENT RECOGNITION • Presentation video and remarks at the exclusive Diamond Breakfast • Presenting sponsor for the Conference (Maximum 5) • One minute video at chosen event (Chairman’s Lunch or Award of Honor Dinner) • Podium acknowledgment for all major events • Event sponsorship, signage with logo at all of the following: Welcome Reception, Kickoff Keynote, Featured Session, VIP Sponsor Reception, Party with the Partners, Chair’s Lunch or Award of Honor Dinner Gala • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL * • Logo included in all event promotional emails • New this year: One (1) courtesy Conference Registration for a grower attendee (invitation extended on behalf of you by WG Executive Team) • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration website • Logo included in printed conference guide • Full page ad placed in limited number of premium positions in printed Conference Guide, distributed at event • Logo, social media links, company description and designated recognition on event mobile app • New this year: PDF Attachment option available on sponsor profile within mobile app • Social media recognition • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. • New this year: $2500 credit towards additional branding or sponsorship opportunities HOSPITALITY • Four (4) passes for Full Conference Registration, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch, Pickleball or Golf Tournament) • Four (4) passes for VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Four (4) passes for Diamond Breakfast with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Four (4) additional passes for Party with the Partners • New this year: Two (2) flex passes for Party with the Partners or Award of Honor Dinner Gala • VIP Reserved table at Chair’s Lunch, Diamond Breakfast and Award of Honor Dinner Gala • One (1) invitation to attend March and July board

Diamond LEVEL $50,000 SOLD OUT INQUIRE ABOUT WAITLIST

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*All promotional assets provided by sponsors

EVENT RECOGNITION • New this year: Event sponsorship, signage with logo and podium acknowledgment at one major event (Chair’s Lunch or Award of Honor Dinner Gala) plus one additional event • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL * • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration website • Logo included in printed conference guide • Full page ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event • Logo, social media links and company description included on event mobile app • New this year: PDF Attachment option available on sponsor profile within mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. • New this year: $2500 credit towards additional branding or sponsorship opportunities HOSPITALITY • Four (4) passes for Full Conference Registration, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch, Pickleball or Golf Tournament) • Four (4) passes for VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Three (3) additional passes for Party with the Partners • New this year: Two (2) flex passes for Party with the Partners or Award of Honor Dinner Gala • VIP Reserved table at one major event during conference (Chair’s Lunch or Award of Honor Dinner Gala)

Platinum LEVEL $35,000

For more information about this year’s event please visit: WGANNUALMEETING.COM For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Rob Steinmann rsteinmann@wga.com or (949) 885-2266

*All promotional assets provided by sponsors

EVENT RECOGNITION • New this year: Event sponsorship, signage with logo and podium acknowledgment at one major event (Chair’s Lunch or Award of Honor Dinner Gala) • Conference bag insert (sponsor provided) • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL * • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • A 1/2-page ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event • Logo, social media links and company description included on event mobile app • New this year: PDF Attachment option available on sponsor profile within mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. • New this year: $2500 credit towards additional branding or sponsorship opportunities HOSPITALITY • Three (3) passes for Full Conference Registration, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch, Pickleball or Golf Tournament) • Three (3) passes for VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership • Two (2) additional passes for Party with the Partners • New this year: Two (2) flex passes for Party with the Partners or Award of Honor Dinner Gala

Gold LEVEL $25,000

For more information about this year’s event please visit: WGANNUALMEETING.COM For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Rob Steinmann rsteinmann@wga.com or (949) 885-2266

*All promotional assets provided by sponsors

EVENT RECOGNITION • Event sponsorship, signage with logo and podium acknowledgment at one of the following events: Welcome Reception, Kickoff Keynote, Featured Session or Party with the Partners • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL * • Logo included on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • A 1/3-page horizontal ad in printed conference guide, distributed at event • Logo, social media links and company description included on event mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. HOSPITALITY • Two (2) passes for Full Conference Registration, including Party with the Partners (does not include PAC Lunch, Pickleball or Golf Tournament) • Two (2) additional passes for Party with the Partners • New this year: One (1) flex pass for Party with the Partners or Award of Honor Dinner Gala

Silver LEVEL $10,000

For more information about this year’s event please visit: WGANNUALMEETING.COM For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Rob Steinmann rsteinmann@wga.com or (949) 885-2266

*All promotional assets provided by sponsors

EVENT RECOGNITION • Logo included on onsite signage PROMOTIONAL *

Bronze LEVEL $5,000

• Logo on Annual Meeting registration site • Logo included in printed conference guide • Logo, social media links and company description included on event mobile app • Logo included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. HOSPITALITY • Two (2) tickets for Party with the Partners

For more information about this year’s event please visit: WGANNUALMEETING.COM For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Rob Steinmann rsteinmann@wga.com or (949) 885-2266

*All promotional assets provided by sponsors

PROMOTIONAL * • Listing on Annual Meeting registration site • Listing included in printed conference guide • Listing included on event mobile app • Listing included in Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Post-event report • Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review distributed to 2200 members. HOSPITALITY • One (1) ticket for Party with the Partners

Industry Partner LEVEL $1,500

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*All promotional assets provided by sponsors

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE COMPARISON*

Diamond (Limited to 5 )

Industry Partner

Platinum Gold

Silver

Bronze

$1,500– $4,999

Member Pricing

$50,000

$35,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000

Diamond Breakfast with Western Growers Board of Directors and Executive Leadership

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Event Promotional Emails

Logo

Courtesy Conference Registration for a Grower Attendee

Presenting Sponsor for Full Conference

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1 Event 60 seconds

Video opportunity

All Major Events

Reserved Table

1 Event

VIP Reception with Western Growers’ Board of Directors and Executive Leadership

Conference Bag Insert (sponsor provided)

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$2500 credit towards additional branding or sponsorship opportunities

Social Media Recognition

1 Major Event & 1 Additional Event Full Page Ad

Event Sponsorship – Acknowledgment from the podium

All Major Events

1 Major Event

1 Event

Full Page Ad Premium Location

1/2 Page Ad

1/3 Page Ad

Ad in Conference Guide

Full Conference Registration Pass

Flex Passes for Single Event (Party with the Partners or Award of Honor Dinner Gala)

Passes for Party with the Partners

Printed Conference Guide

Logo

Listing

Annual Meeting Registration Website

Logo

Listing

Logo + PDF

Mobile App Profile

Logo

Listing

Onsite Signage

Logo

Listing

Annual Meeting promotional ad in Western Grower & Shipper magazine

Logo

Listing

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Post-event Report

Recognition in Western Growers’ Year in Review

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Sponsor Branding Opportunities AVAILABLE FOR SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS AND ABOVE

Coffee Break (Available to two sponsors) Fuel meaningful connections with an afternoon coffee station set up between sessions—right when attendees need a pick- me-up. This sponsorship includes co-branded coffee cups or sleeves, napkins and prominent signage at the station. It’s a warm and welcoming way to keep your brand front and center while energizing the conference crowd. Hotel Key Card (Available to one sponsor) Make a lasting impression every time attendees access their room at the legendary Hotel del Coronado. As the exclusive Hotel Key Card sponsor, your branding will be co-featured with the WG Annual Meeting logo on all hotel room keys distributed to conference guests. This sleek, high-visibility opportunity keeps your company top-of-mind from check-in to check-out.

$7,500

Lanyard (Available to one sponsor)

Put your brand on display at every handshake and hello. As the exclusive Lanyard sponsor, your logo will be prominently featured—co-branded with the WG Annual Meeting logo— on more than 500 attendee lanyards worn throughout the entire conference. It’s a high-impact way to ensure visibility from the first badge scan to the final farewell.

$7,500

Conference Water Bottle (Available to one sponsor)

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Help keep attendees refreshed as they attend the Annual Meeting. High quality water bottle to be given to all registered attendees and will be co-branded with sponsor’s logo and WG Annual Meeting logo.

$7,500

Bar Sponsorship (Available to one sponsor per option)

Serve up your brand in style with a custom signature cocktail, highlighted with branded signage at the bar and personalized cocktail napkins and stirrers. It’s a standout way to connect with guests, raise a glass and make your brand part of the celebration. • Package 1: Party with the Partners (SOLD OUT) • Package 2: Reception Bar Package – Includes both the Welcome Reception & Award of Honor Reception

$7,500 (Each package)

Additional sponsor opportunities on following page

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Sponsor Branding Opportunities AVAILABLE FOR SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS AND ABOVE

Mobile App (Available to one sponsor)

Put your brand in the palm of their hands—digitally. Gain high-impact visibility across our official event app. Your logo will be featured on the app’s splash screen and included on all mobile app promotional signage, tent cards and related communications—keeping your brand front and center from download to event close. As the app sponsor, you’ll also be recognized as the presenter of prizes for app-related games, giving your brand even more touchpoints with attendees.

$7,500

Conference Bag (Available to one sponsor)

Put your brand in every attendee’s hands from day one. As the exclusive Conference Bag sponsor, your logo will be prominently featured alongside the WG Annual Meeting logo on a high-quality bag distributed to all 500+ attendees at registration. This is a highly visible opportunity to maximize brand recognition throughout the entire event.

$7,500

Conference Bag Insert (Available to multiple sponsors)

Include your company’s collateral or branded item in the Conference Bag, distributed to all 500+ attendees at check-in. Popular insert ideas include paper advertisements, portable phone chargers, notebook/pen sets, hand sanitizer, lip balm, stickers, magnets, socks or stress balls. Want to stand out? Consider fun, location-inspired items like sunglasses, beach towels, portable fans, hats or even a branded beach ball.

$2,500

Pickleball Classic Event Sponsorship (Available to one sponsor)

Help us serve up some friendly competition at one of our fastest-growing conference traditions. As the Pickleball Classic sponsor, you’ll receive prominent branding through event signage, custom feather banners, co- branded promotional materials and a sporty takeaway: a co-branded towel for all participants.

$5,000

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Thank You TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS

Diamond

Platinum

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Thank You TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS

Gold

Silver

Bronze

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Thank You TO OUR 2024 INDUSTRY PARTNERS

3P Barkley Ag Enterprises Biotechnology Innovation Organization Blue Tech Water Bunzl Agriculture Group Caine Law cal.net California Organic Fertilizers CopperPoint Insurance Companies D’Arrigo New York DP&F Law Feeding San Diego

Fifth Third Bank Fisher Phillips Frost, PLLC Fruit Growers Supply Gowan

Peartree+Belli Architects Pivotal Policy Consulting Rosasco Law Group, APC Sakata Seed America Sensitech Southern Valley Chemical Co

Green Rubber - Kennedy AG

Grimmway Farms Headstart Nursery HM.CLAUSE

Sturdy Oil Company Teleos Ag Solutions Tiverton Advisors Toro Petroleum TS&L Seed Co Tuff Boy Leasing & Equipment Sales

JRG Attorneys at Law Keithly-Williams Seeds King City Nursery MIXTEC Group

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HOW TO Reserve your Sponsorship

Each year, our top tier sponsorship packages sell out quickly. To secure the sponsor opportunity that best fits your company, we recommend requesting a Sponsorship Agreement as early as possible.

READY TO SPONSOR? LET’S CONNECT.

NOT YET A MEMBER? Western Growers’ products and services are built for our members. From health benefits tailored to agriculture to government advocacy, logistics, employee training, compensation data, and more—we’re here to support the continued growth and success of our members. If you’re not yet a Western Growers member, now is the time to explore the benefits of joining. Membership includes access to: • Premier networking events with industry leaders • Member pricing for advertising in Western Grower & Shipper magazine • Health and insurance solutions • Workforce development and training • State and federal advocacy • Labor and transportation resources

We’re excited to partner with you to ensure your presence onsite meets your organization’s objectives and offers you a seamless event experience. Whether you already know which package you’d like or want help choosing the best fit, we’re here to guide you through the process and customize your experience. To reserve your sponsorship or request a custom opportunity, please contact: Rob Steinmann at rsteinmann@wga.com or 949.885.2266. Once we receive your request, we’ll follow up to walk you through next steps. All sponsorships are first-come, first-served. Logo File Requirements: For best results, please submit logos in the following formats: • .EPS vector format (.SVG or .AI vector file is also acceptable) • .PNG with transparency sized to 2400px wide

Learn more at www.wga.com or contact us directly.

For more information about this year’s event please visit: WGANNUALMEETING.COM For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Rob Steinmann rsteinmann@wga.com or (949) 885-2266

Ad Specs CONFERENCE GUIDE Ad Specs • Finished page size is 5.5"w x 8.5"h • Images below are for example only – NOT ACTUAL SIZE. File Requirements For best results, please send artwork: • print-quality, high resolution PDF with crop marks and 1/8” bleeds.

• graphics at high resolution (300 dpi @ 100%) • color files as CMYK with crop marks and bleeds.

Submitting Artwork: Ad Deadline: September 5, 2025 • Submit all ads before due date to: wgmembership@wga.com

Diamond and Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

FULL PAGE AD Live Area: 4.5"w x 7.5"h Trim Area: 5.5"w x 8.5"h Bleed Area: 5.75"w x 8.75"h

1/2 PAGE AD Live Area: 4.5"w x 3.25"h Trim Area: 5.5"w x 4.25"h Bleed Area: 5.75"w x 4.75"h

Diamond Sponsors Premium Placement: • Inside Cover • Opposite Schedule at a Glance • Opposite Inside Back Cover • Inside Back Cover • Back Cover

Silver Sponsors

1/3 PAGE AD Live Area: 4.5"w x 2.25"h Trim Area: 5.5"w x 2.833"h Bleed Area: 5.75"w x 3.0"h

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WESTERN GROWERS 99TH ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 912, 2025

Over 500 industry leaders. Big ideas. Real connections. All in the golden era allure of one of California’s most iconic beach resorts. Ho D Coroad, Cliforni

Early Bird Registration is Now Open! SECURE YOUR SPOT BY AUGUST 29 AND SAVE. Scan the QR code to register or visit: WGANNUALMEETING.COM

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