I introduced the term farm podcasting into a USDA press conference earlier this week (see post from May 1) and since then I’ve had several people ask me about it. Questions include, “What’s a podcast?” “How can I do it?”
Eating Well In Washington, DC
After a busy morning at the USDA offices NAFB Washington Watch participants were treated to a meal at the American Meat Institute offices. Yes, there were several good meat choices on the menu!
Over 1,200 Unique Visitors To AgriMarketing Pros
Reading web statistics is almost an art form since there’s usually so much data available it’s hard to sift through to find what’s meaningful.
AgriMarketing Pros went public at this address on March 15, so I’m only going to let you know about the statistics since then.
First Time Farm Podcasting Mentioned In USDA Press Conference
I think it’s probably the first time the term’s been introduced into a USDA press conference and AgriMarketing Pros is glad to have had the opportunity to do it!
Gathering Around The Big Table At USDA
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!