I’m sure a lot of people are trying to obtain information from USDA’S website right now. It’s going very s-l-o-w!
Here’s some information from their news release:
USDA’s Pyramid Scheme
USDA just released it’s new food guidelines. I guess it’s called MyPyramid Plan. It seems to be many pyramids, not just one. Maybe they’re taking political correctness to the extreme? The slogan is “Steps To A Healthier You.”
NAMA Convention Coming Up
This is just a quick tease to stay tuned for numerous posts from the 2005 Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show.
New ZimmCast features interview with Meyocks Group
In our ZimmCast this week I interview Doug Jeske, SVP-Account Services, Meyocks Group. I had just completed a presentation with a group of staff members about our Talking News Release service and blogging with a lot of Q & A.
New NAFB Directory Available
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters has their 2005 directory online for your viewing pleasure. A number of significant organizational changes were made in NAFB this past year. You can see the results of some of those changes in the new directory.
Glow-in-the-dark Wine Labels But How’s The Wine
Wine is made from grapes, the growing of which can be said to be agriculture, therefore, this is about agrimarketing.
I just saw this release about glow-in-the-dark wine labels and think it’s an interesting idea. It would add a nice visual aura to your wine cellar when the lights are out!
Find Out How To Make Your Town Boom
Here’s somebody who’s figured out how to use the internet to market himself. His name’s Jack Schultz and he’s the CEO of Agracel, Inc., which is an industrial development firm, specializing in the agurban market. To find out what an agurban market is you need to read his book, “BoomTown USA.”
Hunka Hunka TOCA Love
I’m not very familiar with the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association but I noticed they’re having their annual meeting in Memphis at the end of the month.
The Next Best Thing To Attending The NAMA Convention
I’ve spoken with a number of people who won’t be able to attend next week’s 2005 Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show. For them, NAMA has the next best thing.
Valent Adds A Product Registration And Sales Team Member
Valent, MaxCel plant growth regulator receives new registration and they add to their PNW sales team.