Students from across the county are wrapping up another successful FFA Week full of sharing the importance of agriculture and their passion for the organization by hosting community wide events helping others. Chapters planned activities to raise awareness about the role the National FFA Organization plays in the development of the agriculture industry’s future leaders and the importance of agricultural …
Beck Named 2014 Agribusiness Leader of the Year
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has named Sonny Beck, president of Beck’s Hybrids, as the 2014 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. This is NAMA’s highest honor and will be presented at the opening general session of the 2014 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 10, 2014 in Jacksonville, FL. The award honors outstanding leaders in agribusiness, education, government service or other agribusiness related …
Most Think Farm Economy Better than Overall
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How does farm economy compare to general U.S.?” Results varied, but the majority say they feel the U.S. farm economy is better then the general economy. As we move further into 2014 it will be interesting to see how small herd numbers and the drought in California affect people’s outlook. Our poll results: WAY …
Cooking Up Something Good
The Farm to Chef Success workshop will be offered at the Farming Our Future conference Saturday, February 22, 2014. The Farm to Chef model is thriving, and diners love it. But for farmer and chef, it takes a lot of back-and-forth to build a productive relationship. Panel members include Chef Hugh Horner, The Restaurant at Helsinki Hudson, Chef Serge Madikians, …
4-H Club Wins World Ag Expo’s Video Contest
Ashly Anderson submitted a video on behalf of the Desert Sandblasters 4-H Club and won the World Ag Expo’s “Feeding Tomorrow’s World” video contest. Members of the club from Indio, CA showed different careers they might pursue as adults and how they related back to the agriculture industry. Entries were evaluated by a panel of judges and the top videos …
Meet New ZimmComm Intern
Our internship program has been a huge success. Not only have the young college students who have taken advantage of the opportunity gained skills in all aspects of the ag media industry, but have also added so much to our team. The ZimmComm Team is proud to announce our spring intern. Join us in welcoming Kristin Liska from Nebraska. She …
I Love Farmers Announces Ag Advocates
The non-profit agricultural advocacy group, I Love Farmers…They Feed My Soul (ILF), has selected their 2013 Agriculture Advocates of the Year. Ryan Goodman of Montana and Malorie Bankhead of California are the two receiving the coveted honor. The organization wanted to recognize and reward young people who volunteer their time advocating for American family farmers and ranchers and established this …
Most Don’t Trust HSUS Ag Councils
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s your opinion of state HSUS Ag Councils?” We had an overwhelming large turn out of voters for this controversial ZimmPoll question. The majority of voters agree that if the HSUS label is present in anything, then it can’t be trusted. However, many are eager to work with the group. Everyone is entitled to …
Popular Agronomy Resource Now Available as App
For years farmers have depended on the printed MFA Incorporated Agronomy Guide as a way to compare seed and crop protection products they might need on their farming operations. But that day has come to an end. Farmers who have access to iOS, Android or Windows smartphones or tablets can access all the same information in app form. The MFA …
HSUS and Missouri Agriculture
The Human Society of the United States (HSUS) has been forming “Ag Councils” around the country, most recently in Missouri, with the stated purpose of fostering “better animal welfare and environmental stewardship.” The councils – which have also been been formed in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina and Ohio – are made up of farmers, ranchers and conservationists, but some …