I know I’m supposed to be on vacation today but you are probably sitting on the edge of your seat wondering where Farm Aid will be this year. Wonder no more.
Drake & Company Wins Silver Anvil
It may look like Steve Drake won the Stanley Cup but he really didn’t. He just got his picture taken by it. However, Drake & Co. did win a big award along with their client the National Christmas Tree Association.
Farm Aid Blog
Did you miss me? Well I’m back at the home office and it’s a lazy Sunday. Just to let you give you hope that there’s more to come I just noticed that there’s a Farm Aid blog: Farm Aid: Around the Kitchen Table.
Next Blogging Trip
I’m not even home yet and I’ve been asked where the next trip will take this road blogger.
There seems to be no end to all the “Got Milk” stars. Here’s a new Active Egg Eaters
The “Let’s Get A Sports Figure” strategy is still alive and well. The American Egg Board is teaming up with soccer star Kristine Lilly. They’re offering tips on healthy eating for active kids. It’s nice to know that not all kids are fat, lazy video game players. Seems that way sometimes from all the news media.
E85 Observations from the Road
Ag Groups
New USB Members Appointed
A couple of new members were recently appointed to open positions on the United Soybean Board. This of course now makes them high-ranking government officials from the “M” states.
Ag Groups, USDA
New National Mango Board Members
I almost missed this. It’s good to comb through the inbox you know.
Ag Groups, Publication
Industry Leader Eileen Shay
Eileen Shay is now a leader. Actually as senior account executive for The Packer I’d guess she already was one. But now she’s graduated from United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association’s Produce Industry Leadership Program. She was one of 12 distinguished leaders from the produce industry to be part of the 2005-2006 class, and the first person from The Packer to participate.