Love of the Land is a mid-summer celebration honoring agricultural award winners who are leading the way to preserve Sonoma County’s rich farming heritage. We begin the evening with the Sonoma Grown reception, where local food and beverage is provided while guests mingle and pursue the silent auction. Following the reception, guests pass through the wine country BBQ buffet and take their seats in preparation for the program & live auction. The evening’s special awards include Farm Bureau Hall of Fame, Farm Family of the Year, Luther Burbank Conservation Award, and Friend of Farm Bureau. Funds from this event further our mission of preserving agricultural lands through advocacy and special programs and providing agriculture education for youth of all ages.

Tickets & Tables

Legacy Table- $2,500
  • Preferred seating for 8 and table recognition
  • Access to specially reserved premium wines at dinner
  • Company logo displayed at the entrance of the event
  • Recognition in the printed event program
  • Recognition at each table during the event
  • Recognition in the Sonoma-Marin Farm News
  • Recognition on our website before and after the event
Heritage Table- $1,250
  • Preferred seating for 8 and table recognition
  • Two complementary bottles of wine during dinner
  • Listing in the printed event program
  • Recognition in the Sonoma-Marin Farm News
  • Recognition on our website before and after the event
Reserved Table- $800
  • Reserved seating for 8
  • Two complementary bottles of wine during dinner
Individual Tickets- $75
  • Individual admission
  • Seating in the general open seating area
For questions or to secure your spot today, call 707-544-5575.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Silent Auction Sponsor- $1,500

This sponsorship includes a banner with your company logo hanging in the silent auction area, recognition in the printed event program, mention at the event by the MC, recognition at each table during the event, recognition with branding in the March Sonoma-Marin Farm News, and recognition with branding on our website before and after the event.

*This sponsorship type is limited to one sponsor.

Program Sponsor- $1,500

The printed program is integral to the evening as it lists information on each award recipient and the live auction items. This sponsorship includes a full-page ad in the event program, recognition in the printed event program, mention at the event by the MC, recognition at each table during the event, recognition with branding in the Sonoma-Marin Farm News, and recognition with branding on our website before and after the event.

*This sponsorship type is limited to one sponsor.

Live Auction Lot Sponsor- $1,500

This sponsorship includes recognition as the Live Auction Lot sponsor in the printed program, mention at the event by the MC during the reception, recognition at each table during the event, recognition during the Live Auction, recognition in the Sonoma-Marin Farm News, and recognition with branding on our website before and after the event.

Bar Sponsor- $500

This sponsorship includes company branding displayed on signage at the bar during the event, recognition in the printed event program, mention at the event by the MC, recognition at each table during the event, recognition in the Sonoma-Marin Farm News, and recognition with branding on our website before and after the event.

Shuttle Sponsor- $500

Each year Sonoma-Cutrer graciously provides parking at their location, and we provide shuttles to and from the Grove for the event. This sponsorship includes a sign with your company branding on at least one of the shuttles for the event, recognition in the printed event program, mention at the event by the MC, recognition at each table during the event, recognition in the Sonoma-Marin Farm News, and recognition with branding on our website sonomafb.org before and after the event.

For sponsorship questions or to secure a sponsorship today, contact Dayna at 707-544-5575.

2023 Award Recipients

2023 Sponsors

Sonoma Grown Reception

Do you own a restaurant or catering company?

Do you have amazing brews, wines, or spirits?

Are you looking for a great way to promote your business to the local agriculture & business communities?

We encourage you to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to showcase and market your business and products.

Past Award Recipients

2002 Robert Kunde
2002 Cliff Stewart
2002 Mitch Mulas
2002 Larry Bertolini
2002 Robert Young
2003 Louie Ricci
2003 Henry Trione
2004 Gene Benedetti
2004 James Groom
2005 Angelo Sangiacomo
2005 Louis Giacometti
2006 Fred & Pat Groverman
2007 Louis Foppiano
2008 Rich Kunde
2009 Max (Kip) Herzog
2010 Jess Jackson
2011 Tom Crane
2012 Art Lafranchi
2013 Saralee McClelland Kunde
2014 Art Ibleto
2015 Paul Martin
2016 Tim Tesconi
2017 Earl and Dot Holtz
2018 The Late Al Gerhardt
2019 Tito Sasaki
2020/2021 Domenic Carinalli
2022 Steeve Reese

2009 Joe Pozzi, Pozzi Ranch
2010 Kunde Family Vineyard & Winery
2011 Clos Du Bois Vineyard and Winery
2012 Al Cadd, Cadd Ranch
2013 Tish Ward, Atwood Ranch
2014 Fred & Nancy Cline
2015 Harmony Farm Supply
2016 Richard Hughes Dairy
2017 Jackson Family Wines
2018 Doug Mcllroy – Rodney Strong
2022 Jordan Vineyards

2009 Doug Beretta Family
2010 John Balletto Family
2011 Mulas Family
2012 Williams Family
2013 Martinelli Family
2014 Gambonini Family
2015 Sangiacomo Family
2016 Thom Mauritson Family
2017 Lee Walker Family
2018 DeBernardi Family
2019 Sanchietti Family
2020/2021 Sangiacomo Family
2022 Dutton Family

1992 Cliff Stewart
1993 Louie Giacometti
1994 Hank Spaletta
1995 Larry Bertolini
1996 Richard King
1997 Dot Holtz
1998 Gene Guenza
1999 Supervisor Paul Kelley
2000 Steve Olson
2001 Dennis Salisbury
2002 John Westoby
2002 Earl Holtz
2003 Patricia Wiggins
2004 James Moore
2005 Terry Lindley & Ron Carli (American AgCredit)
2006 Bob & Shirley Dempel
2007 Art Weyers
2008 Larry Peter
2019 Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
2020/2021 Western Farm Center
2022 Sweetlane Nursery