MAKE AN IMPACT IN WISCONSIN AGRICULTURE

Support the Mission: Your Gift Cultivates the Future

Ways to Give to
Food + Farm Exploration Center

At Food + Farm Exploration Center, we believe that curiosity is the first step toward understanding. Your generosity ensures that every visitor—from a first-grade student to a professional agriculturist—has the opportunity to explore the innovation and hard work that sustains our world. Explore our giving initiatives below to find the partnership that best aligns with your philanthropic goals.

Invest in the Future of Farming

Signature Fundraising Events

Join a community of advocates and industry leaders at our premier annual gatherings that celebrate the heart of Wisconsin agriculture. These events are the cornerstone of our fundraising efforts, providing the vital support needed to grow our educational reach.

Rooted in Gratitude

Celebrate the stories, people, and innovation shaping our food system at our premier annual dinner. This signature event brings together supporters from across the state to honor agricultural excellence and invest in the future of the field. Your participation and sponsorship directly fund the immersive storytelling and interactive exhibits that bridge the gap from the field to the fork for thousands of learners each year.

Partner & Sponsor

Farm to Fairway Golf Outing

Drive the future of agricultural literacy at our annual "Farm to Fairway" fundraiser. This premier scramble brings together agricultural professionals and community supporters for a day of networking and mission-driven sport. Enjoy a unique course experience featuring "farm-to-table" surprises at the holes, all while supporting student access programs and workforce development initiatives that prepare the next generation for careers in production agriculture.

Join the Outing

Strategic Giving Initiatives

Support specific programs that have a direct, daily impact on our community.

  • Field Trip Partner Program: Ensure that every student, regardless of their school's budget, can experience the Center. Your gift covers transportation and admission for learners across the region. Become a Partner

  • Friends of Exploration Giving Club: Join a dedicated group of monthly or annual donors who provide the foundational support needed to keep our 61 exhibits world-class. Join the Club

  • Legacy of Innovation: Explore the history of our Capital Campaign and learn how our initial supporters started the ground-breaking initiative that is Food + Farm Exploration Center. View Our History

Ready to Make an Impact?

Every gift to Food + Farm Exploration Center helps us tell the story of the people and technology behind our food. Use the form below to let us know how you would like to get involved. From one-time donations to long-term partnerships, we look forward to connecting with you to discuss how your generosity can strengthen agricultural literacy in Wisconsin and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. While general donations provide the most flexibility, you can specify if you would like your gift to support the Field Trip Partner program, a specific educational or community initiative, or something more unique to fit your philanthropic goals.

  • Join our Friends of Exploration Giving Club and make a one-time or recurring donation that works best for you.

  • We’re happy to help. Feel free to complete the form above or reach out to: Amy Wiernik, Donor Development Director, via email awiernik@fftf.us or by calling 715-303-3276 x1102