Become a Sponsor
In honor of AIM's 40 years of service, we invite partners to become a "Sponsor" and support an AIM program that positively impacts the community. We look forward to collaborating with you to promote your business while working together to improve food access and education.
The Agricultural Institute of Marin (AIM) is a Bay Area 501c3 nonprofit that has championed farmers and locally produced foods for four decades. We operate nine certified Bay Area farmers markets, helping over 400 farmers and food producers connect with the community and build thriving businesses. AIM also offers educational and food access programs for children and adults, with initiatives taking place at the market, in schools, on farms, and throughout the community.
About AIM
AIM's nine cherished certified farmers markets are integral to the communities they serve. These markets foster connections, promote healthy eating, cultivate a sense of community and well-being, support local and small businesses, and nourish us in countless ways. Each market draws thousands of people every week, introducing shoppers to new products, cooking seasonally, and supporting small family farms.
Sponsorship of any of AIM’s markets supports the farmers market in your community, by underwriting market improvements and enhancing the farmers market experience for all. Market sponsorships may be tax-deductible per IRS guidelines.
Choose a Farmers Market Feature to Sponsor!
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Your Impact
By making a philanthropic investment, you can deepen your community presence and help your local farmers market thrive and grow. You can choose to support one of the market's key elements, such as:
Music: Bring live musicians to perform at the market for three months, adding to the festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Zero Waste stations: Support the environment and increase recycling and composting by underwriting the cost of "Zero Waste" stations at the market.
Café areas: Enhance the market's ambiance and provide additional seating options for visitors by funding new café area tables and chairs.
Chef carts: Help local chefs create delicious, fresh 'farm-to-table' menus by providing funding for chef carts, enabling bulk purchases of local produce.
By supporting your local farmers market in this way, you can make a tangible difference in your community, while also promoting sustainable agriculture and healthy, local food options.
Benefits
By partnering with us, you'll receive valuable visibility at the farmers market and beyond, including:
Market signage: Your organization's name and logo will be prominently displayed on market signage, showcasing your commitment to supporting local agriculture and sustainable food systems.
Farmers market booth: You'll have the option to set up a booth at the market to promote your work, available for agriculture- and environment-related organizations that are actively supporting farmers and ranchers.
Social media: AIM will create a series of Instagram and Facebook posts thanking you for your partnership, increasing your visibility and exposure to our engaged audience.
Online presence: You'll be acknowledged in our bi-weekly e-newsletter and year-end annual report, and your logo will be posted on our website, further increasing your exposure to our audience of food lovers and sustainability enthusiasts.
Deeper engagement: At your option, you can attend a private VIP market tour with our CEO to meet the farmers who grow our food, deepening your understanding of the local food system and your connection to our community.
By partnering with AIM, you'll not only gain visibility and exposure, but also support local farmers and promote sustainable agriculture, creating a positive impact on your community and the planet.
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Your Impact
Gather the community for a live cooking demo and tasting at the farmers market, instructed by a local chef. By sponsoring these cooking demos, you'll provide a fun and interactive way for visitors to learn about local ingredients and cooking techniques, while supporting the farmers and food producers who make it all possible. The Chef's Corner events will attract visitors to the market and showcase the abundance of delicious, fresh produce available in your community.
Benefits
As a sponsor, you will receive recognition and exposure through a variety of channels, including:
Signage at farmers market demo days
Social media posts on demo days
Acknowledgment on recipe cards
Thank you in our e-newsletter
Your logo on our website
Acknowledgement in our bi-weekly e-newsletter and year-end annual report
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Your Impact
Support hands-on experiential learning by funding field trips to local farms for school groups. Your funds will compensate farmers for their time and cover related program expenses.
Benefits
Social media posts
Thank you in our e-newsletter
Your logo on our website
Acknowledgement in our bi-weekly e-newsletter and year-end annual report
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Your Impact
Help us bring fresh, healthy food to seniors and food-insecure communities across the Bay Area with the Rollin' Root mobile food truck. Your support will help us ensure that everyone in our community has access to the nutritious, locally sourced produce they need to stay healthy. By sponsoring three months of Rollin' Root Mobile Market operations, you can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most
Benefits
Social media posts
Thank you in our e-newsletter
Your logo on our website
Acknowledgement in our bi-weekly e-newsletter and year-end annual report
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Your Impact
Nourish families with the Bounty Box and support small farmers’ livelihoods. This program continues to address community nutrition needs by providing free local, seasonal fruits and vegetables to underserved individuals and families. Your sponsorship not only nourishes the community but also supports your local farmers with economic stimulus. By sponsoring three months of Bounty Box operations, you’ll be purchasing 800 boxes of fresh produce that will be delivered to families in the Canal Neighborhood.
Benefits
Your logo will be prominently displayed in the weekly inserts
Social media posts on demo days
Thank you in our e-newsletter
Your logo on our website
Acknowledgement in our bi-weekly e-newsletter and year-end annual report
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Join us in 2023 for a variety of exciting opportunities to connect with AIM's vibrant community of local leaders and engaged citizens. Our upcoming events include the second annual Gala on November 4th, 2023, which promises to be an unforgettable evening of food, drinks, and celebration. We offer several levels of sponsorship to suit your needs and help you get the most out of your involvement with AIM. To learn more about these opportunities, please email us: aimdevelopment@agriculturalinstitute.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Who are AIM’s Farmers Market Shoppers?
AIM's farmers markets attract a diverse cross-section of community members from throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Our market-goers include small-scale, family-run food businesses, local chefs, farmers, fishers, and ranchers from 44 California counties, as well as neighborhood residents, visitors, and tourists. We are proud to serve individuals and families from all income levels, including those who rely on SNAP benefits to purchase fresh, healthy produce. Our markets are also popular among Bay Area leaders and advocates in the food, environment, and business sectors. No matter who you are or where you come from, there's a place for you at AIM's farmers markets.
Your Reach
Get exposure to who attend the markets every week in Marin, San Francisco, and Alameda Counties.
Market signage can reach up to 40,000 shoppers per week
You’ll also reach our community virtually with your logo and a message promoting your partnership:
Social media:
Instagram: 9,400 followers, 860 average views per post
Facebook: 6,200 followers, average engagement 20-120 likes,
400 average views per postAIM’s twice-monthly e-newsletter: reaches 6,400 subscribers,
54% open rate, approximately 2,800 reads per enewsletter,
2-4 % click rateAIM’s website: averages 250-400 daily page views, 10,200+ monthly views