NAMA Chapter Leaders had a workshop then a lunch this morning. I didn’t make it to the workshop but I did make it to the lunch. I have my priorities you know. The workshop presenters were Paige Gilligan, Agrestic Solutions, and Diana Monsen, CAPC. You can see them in the photo bottom left. I interviewed them after lunch to find …
Student Marketing Competition
One of our student NAMA chapters had an unfortunate incident on the way here with a flight and did not make it in time to qualify and compete in the student marketing competition. Penn State NAMA came anyway and we salute their courage. Our judges went ahead and viewed their presentation and critiqued it for them. I don’t know if …
NAMA Student Marketing Semi-Finalists
Our NAMA President-Elect, Susie Decker, Farm Progress Companies, spoke to students at their lunch today. She made a very nice gesture and gave out her “tractor numbers” to the group and told them that whoever found them should bring them to her and she would give them her tractor. In case you don’t know what that means, AgriMarketing Magazine provides …
NAMA Registration Activity
The NAMA registration desk has been very busy this morning and the staff is hard at work as you’ll see in this video clip. We’re having a great time blogging and tweeting here in the Marquis Level at the Marriott. NAMA Photo Album AgWired coverage of the Agri-Marketing Conference is sponsored by: and .
Mike Turley CEO of Osborn & Barr
Sitting out here in the very open ZimmComm/AgWired tweet station I just noticed that Osborn & Barr has: . . . announced the promotion of Michael Turley to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The announcement represents the agency’s continued commitment to delivering forward-thinking solutions to the agricultural and rural-lifestyle markets by utilizing the knowledge and expertise of its high-caliber employees to …
Zimfo Bytes
Vintage tractors of all makes and models will take center stage, April 18-19, as the 17th annual California Antique Farm Equipment Show kicks off at the International Agri-Center. World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce two recent hires. Susan Orth has accepted the position of Sales Specialist and Rachel Kaehler has been named Dairy Cattle Show Coordinator. Agriculture Secretary Tom …
NAMA Student Marketing Competition Underway
Gator NAMA is just one of the student NAMA chapters I ran into this afternoon. They were all busy but I did get my alma mater chapter to pose for a quick pick. After all they are the reining champions from 2008! Advancing Your Career PossibilitiesThe National Agri- Marketing Association is a great way for college students to begin their …
IFAJ-AMS Planning Committee Meets
I found the IFAJ/AMS planning committee meeting. Fortunately for me I walked in just as it ended! Actually I just couldn’t get there earlier but I wanted to. If you haven’t registered yet for this year’s combined meeting please try to do so soon. I interviewed Andy Atzenweiler and will post it when I get back to my room later. …
Setting Up In NAMA Connection Point
ZimmComm is on location at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Cindy and I are just finishing up a little pre-show booth setup. This is where you go to register for an HP Mini Netbook or desktop cube iPod speaker. The NAMA Connection Point will open up tomorrow evening after awards. When you come in the entrance just look straight ahead to …
John Deere Combines Ag & C&CE Divisions
Just when I thought I understood the divisions of John Deere they go and change them. But this is expected to make them more efficient and customer friendly. Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) today announced a new global operating model that will combine the technology, expertise, experience, channels and investments of the Worldwide Agricultural Equipment Division and the Worldwide Commercial …