Special guest:

Cathann Kress, PhD

Ohio State University vice

president for agricultural

administration and dean of the

College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Friends - When the agriculture community gets together to solve a problem, good things happen. As we make plans for the seventh annual Cultivating a Cure, I get the feeling we might be creating a new tradition of excellent collaboration and teamwork. As a result of your participation, the Ohio agricultural leadership community was able to support cancer treatment and prevention research at The Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University with a contribution of more than $350,000 over the last six years.

This year’s event will be held Sunday, August 27, at the Ohio State University's Waterman Farm in Columbus, Ohio. Please accept this invitation for you and your guest, and share this opportunity with your network of friends, family and community partners. Children also are welcome to this family-friendly event with activities for all ages. Our goal is to involve as many people as possible in our efforts to connect as an agricultural community and recognize our responsibility to support efforts to find a cure to a disease that has impacted many of our lives and families.

We hope to see you August 27 at the Waterman Farm in Columbus.

EVENT AT A GLANCE

When: August 27th, 2017

• 12 pm - Social Hour 
  
• 1 pm - Program
  

Where: OSU, Waterman Farm

              2490 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

WE’RE GROWING GOOD…

For over three decades Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has been committed to driving community change, stimulating new ideas, and engaging audiences in a conversation around sustainable agriculture.

We know that it takes a collaborative approach to growing a vibrant food system. That’s why we’re building unique partnerships by investing in local programs committed to addressing Ohio’s agricultural challenges. To date more than $2 million has been granted to projects that focus on agricultural education, environment and economic issues.

We strive to support the next generation of agriculture producers, scientists, and business and community leaders. By providing scholarships and professional development opportunities, we’re supporting leaders breaking new ground in agriculture.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is proud to support OSUCCC's innovative approaches to preventing, diagnosing, and treating cancer with the hope that research will lead to a cure in our lifetime.

ONE PERSON, ONE DISCOVERY AT A TIME.

The OSUCCC—James strives to create a cancer-free world by integrating  scientific research with excellence in education and patient-centered care, a  strategy that leads to better methods of prevention, detection and treatment. 

Ohio State is one of only 41 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated  comprehensive cancer centers and one of only four centers funded by the NCI to conduct both phase I and phase II clinical trials. The NCI has rated Ohio State’s cancer program as “exceptional,” the highest rating given by NCI survey teams. 

As the cancer program’s 306-bed adult patient-care component, The James is a  “Top Hospital” as named by the Leapfrog Group and one of the top 20 cancer 

hospitals in the nation as ranked by U.S.News & World Report.

Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)

• Preferred event seating for 20

• Speaking opportunity during event

• Recognized in event program

• Announced during dinner program

• Recognized with special table signage

• Full page ad in event program

• Name and/or logo on event signage

Heroes Sponsor ($6,000)

• Preferred event seating for 10

• Recognized in event program

• Announced during dinner program

• Recognized with special table signage

• Full page ad in event program

• Name and/or logo on event signage

Guardians Sponsor ($4,000)

• Preferred event seating for 10

• Recognized in event program

• Recognized with special table signage

• Full page ad in event program

Emerging Leader Sponsor ($2,000)

• Event seating for 6 emerging leaders in

the agricultural industry

Individuals selected by Brent Porteus

and event coordinators

• Event seating for 4 sponsor

representatives

• Recognized in event program

• Recognized with special table signage

Champion Sponsor ($1,500)

• Event seating for 10

• Recognized in event program

• Recognized with special table signage

Pink Ribbon Patron ($250)

• Event seating for 2

Friend of Debbie ($150)

• Event seating for 1

Tribute of Hope ($50)

• The opportunity to pay tribute to

those who inspire hope

• Listed in event program