Farm broadcasters gathered around the big conference room table at USDA this morning for their exclusive press conference as part of the NAFB Washington Watch program.
USDA’s Big (NOT) Announcement AT NAFB Washington Watch
It was prepped as a “Major Announcement” by USDA and I applaud USDA for working with farm radio & tv reporters like those attending today’s NAFB Washington Watch program, however, news it was not.
He Remembers When He Got An Electric Typewriter At USDA
After 31 years at USDA, Larry Quinn, Assistant Director of Communications, has seen 11 different Secretaries of Agriculture. At the NAFB Washington Watch dinner he spent some time reviewing the many changes that have taken place in the communications field since he started at the department.
NCGA President Talks About Marketing And Legislation In Latest ZimmCast
In our ZimmCast this week I interview Leon Corzine, President of the National Corn Growers Association, about marketing and legislation. Although sometimes these seem very separate they really are very related aspects of the business of agriculture.
Issues Forum Action At Washington Watch
Another Chairman of this year’s NAFB Washington Watch is Ken Root, WHO. Ken is a past NAFB president and executive director who’s now back on the air on WHO.
Thanks For The Steak NCBA
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.