The lunch sponsor at NAFB’s Washington Watch was NCBA. Of course we had steak!
Welcome To Washington Watch
One of the Chairmen of this year’s NAFB Washington Watch is Tom Brand. Tom got things started today at the opening luncheon by welcoming the 33 farm broadcasters in attendance as well as the various organizational representatives.
NRECA Members Learn How Bureaucrats Work
Today at the pre-NRECA Legislative Conference members can attend a morning session called “Congressional Insight” that turns them into federal legislators. They’re set up in a congressional office setting and made to deal with staff, media, legislation and round-the-clock meetings with constituents, lobbyists and colleagues.
Major Announcement Tomorrow From USDA
Tommorow the NAFB group will attend a USDA briefing at which Ag Secretary, Mike Johanns, is expected to make a big announcement. At least that’s what the press release USDA put out late Friday said.
NAFB Issues Forum Main Item On Agenda
If you’ve ever been to a National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) fall convention you’re familiar with Trade Talk. It’s a trade show setup where companies and organizations set up booths and staff them with representatives who are available to be interviewed by the broadcasters who attend.
Meeting On The Metro
The plane to Washington, DC today was filled with people going to the NRECA Legislative Conference. And there were people going to the NAFB Washington Watch. After we got our bags we took the Metro. We being Jeff Whetstine, Osborn & Barr, who’s here to work on the Propane Education Research Council account and Tricia Braid Terry, WMBD/WIRL farm broadcaster.
On The Road Again With NRECA & NAFB
Keep your eye on AgriMarketing Pros for information about the NRECA Legislative Conference and NAFB’s Washington Watch program. I’ll be there.
Online Advertising Flexes Some Muscle
In an article on Economist.com today they write about some amazing predictions for online advertising this year. Remember when “banner” ads were just getting started and we kind of laughed about them being “serious” advertising?
Calling All Dairy Art Lovers
Are you a cattle artist? Know of any? I don’t mean a cow who paints. I mean someone who paints cows, er, I mean pictures of cows or something like that. Anway, read the release for how you can help out the Holstein Foundation.
Mary Promoted A Little Lamb
If you’ve wanted to do some creative work to promote lamb, now’s the time to obtain some financial assistance from the American Lamb Board.