Farmer Veteran Coalition at #NAMA21

Carrie Muehling

Now in its 12th year, the Farmer Veteran Coalition continues to award small grants to farmer veterans. The organization gained many new members this year after the Department of Veterans Affairs shared information about it through a newsletter. “Veterans are very mission driven. They serve because they have that service gene inherent to them and they are looking for that …

Audio, NAMA

Farm Credit Services of America at #NAMA21

Carrie Muehling

After a challenging 2020, things in the agribusiness sector are beginning to head back in a positive direction, according to Marshall Hansen with Farm Credit Services of America. Hansen said many conversations right now are focused on helping customers protect themselves against the potential for higher interest rates. He said it’s exciting to work with people who are truly innovators …

Audio, Farm Credit, NAMA

Grounded Communications at #NAMA21

Chuck Zimmerman

During the Agri-Marketing Conference the Golden ZimmComm Microphone found out what’s new with Janice Person and that is Grounded Communications. Janice started this new venture after a long career that left her grounded in the worlds of food and farming. She is also grounded in a love of urban life as well as a deep passion for small towns. Grounded …

Agencies, Audio, NAMA

The Curious Plot is Revealed at #NAMA21

Chuck Zimmerman

From the ZimmComm booth at the #NAMA21 conference I learned all about Curious Plot. It’s the new brand for what we knew as FLM Harvest. The Golden ZimmComm Microphone spent some time with agency President/CEO, Laurie Fleck. Laurie says the agency is working on really upping their digital game with more to be announced this fall. The agency has the …

Agencies, Audio, NAMA

2021 NAMA Top Award Recipients

Chuck Zimmerman

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) honored the winners of its top annual awards during the 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference. You can listen to the their remarks after receiving there awards below. The AgriBusiness Leader of the Year award was presented to Tim Hassinger, retired Pres/CEO of Dow AgroSciences and Lindsay Corporation. The award recognizes outstanding leadership in private, public or academic …

Audio, Marketing, NAMA

2021 Agri-Marketing Conference Attendance is Strong

Chuck Zimmerman

It has been a great to see so many friends in person at the 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference. I’ve had lots of conversations and am really glad for this opportunity to just catch up on how people come through the craziness of the last year and a half. There is a palatable vibe of excitement as we’re able to talk to …

NAMA

NAMA Boot Camp Getting Close

Chuck Zimmerman

The 17th annual NAMA Boot Camp will be held August 4-6 in KC, MO. That’s just two weeks after the 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference! Boot Camp is a time to enjoy connecting with friends and colleagues, gain a better understanding of modern ag and agri-marketing and ensure you’re ready to lead in a rapidly-changing field. Sign up for Boot Camp now. …

Marketing, NAMA

ZimmComm at 201 #NAMA21

Chuck Zimmerman

It is hard to believe we are having an in-person Agri-Marketing Conference in KC, MO next week. I sure hope to see you there. It is going to be a busy one as always. I’ll be taking photos once again of awards and pretty much everything I see, including speakers, networking and Connection Point activity. So, when you see a …

NAMA

ZimmCast 673 – Preview of 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. This is episode 673 since starting the podcast back in 2005. We’ve come a long way baby! When I started the podcast and AgWired.com, my target audience was the membership of the National Agri-Marketing Association. This program will focus on NAMA and specifically the annual Agri-Marketing Conference coming up in just over a month. …

Audio, NAMA, ZimmCast

NAMA Announces Top Award Winners

Cindy Zimmerman

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has announced the winners of its top annual awards for Agribusiness Leader, Ag Association Leader and Marketer of the Year. The AgriBusiness Leader of the Year award recognizes outstanding leadership in private, public or academic service and is conferred each year to a senior executive at an agribusiness. Tim Hassinger is retired Pres/CEO of Dow …

Ag Groups, Agencies, Agribusiness, NAMA