Our national NAMA president this year has been Tom Taylor, High Plains Journal. Tom gave his report to the convention at the opening general session which is currently still underway.
Agrimarketer of the Year Announced
At last night’s awards ceremony NAMA announced that Rick Turner, president, Gustafson, LLC, will receive this award.
Agribusiness Leader of the Year
NAMA named James Irwin, vice president, Case IH, the 2005 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. This award honors an outstanding leader in agribusiness, education, government service or other related area.
ABEF Chairman In Special ZimmCast
Between exhibiting, talking, taking pictures and blogging there hasn’t been much time for interviews but I caught up with the chairman of the Agri-Business Educational Foundation, Mick Sibbel and he talked about ABEF.
Students Dancing To The Band
The Fleishman-Hillard reception featured a great band. I’ll update this post later since I didn’t get the band name (my fault).
Do You Know Your Fleishman City Trivia?
At the entrance to the Fleishman-Hillard reception you could take a little trivia quiz. Winners announced later. I don’t think I did very good. If they give me the winners I’ll post them later.
Live Auction Raises Money For ABEF
Besides the silent auction going on we had a live auction tonight. It’s all to raise money for the Agri-Business Educational Foundation.
More Networking Going On
As I’ve said before, networking with your peers is a big benefit of attending the NAMA convention. In the trade show there’s plenty of opportunity to do that as these folks are doing.
Shhh It’s The Silent Auction
Raising money for the Agri-Business Educational Foundation. That’s what the silent auction does. There’s lots to bid on. Stop by and support our youth.
Plan To Attend The Ag Media Summit
The Ag Media Summit Booth featured a little musical entertainment. Can you say polka-time?
Plan to attend the Summit this summer.