Thank you to Greg Lamp for pointing out that you can attend post IFAJ/AMS tours this year even if you’re not a member of AAEA, LPC or IFAJ. So how about some NAFB’ers joining in the fun? Looking for a whole new way of seeing the U.S.A. this summer? Look no further. The Ag Media Summit in conjunction with the …
Greener-Schnitzels
“Man & Cow” Greener-Schnitzels – Episode #1 – Since the domestication of animals, man and cow have always enjoyed a special relationship. However, in this new era of increased environmental awareness, this special relationship has gotten a bit strained. Put a man, a cow and some methane in a YouTube video and this is what you get: Feel free to …
Ag Career Women
Are you a woman working in agriculture? There’s a new social networking site created by Rhonda Werner called Ag Career Women. It’s “resource for Women in the Ag Industry to network with other women, gain valuable career information and share experiences.” Follow Rhonda on Twitter or find her group on Facebook or LinkedIn. It’s a good example of how you …
John Deere Photo Library
Doing a story on farming or tractors? Need a good quality photo? John Deere has help in the mail. I just got my John Deere Photo Library Volume Seven. Here’s a new way to send out your photos. In the box was a folded up cut out tractor with tiny magnets holding different parts together. Inside was a John Deere …
Podcasting Audience Grows
Edison Research and Arbitron have produced some very interesting new data (pdf) on media usage. Some tidbits that stood out for me include: 43% of Americans are aware of podcasts and 20% have listened to them Internet access from any location is now approaching 9 in 10 Americans Dial-up is down to less than 1 in 6 homes with internet …
Wear Soy Panties on Earth Day
Although I can’t say Earth Day gets me very excited the idea that a lot of people may be wearing some soybean underpants, well, you decide. These are soy shorts made by Uranus which has the slogan, “Help save planet earth starting with Uranus.” Soy fabric is luxuriously soft and comfortable, often likened to silk or cashmere. Many of the …
Guess Whose Boots
It is time for another edition of “Guess Whose Boots.” It has been a while since I’ve seen boots that just cried out for an AgWired post. However, at the NAMA convention, there they were. So, the first person to guess correctly via posting to the comments wins a ZimmComm mini iPod speaker. Good luck and I’ll be moderating. NAMA …
Farmers Using Media Successfully
Cindy and I are in post-NAMA recovery. However, we may be physically tired but we’re emotionally charged. Those of you in agricultural marketing and communications will be too once you hear this week’s program which features an interview with Curt Blades, Successful Farming. They just finished the 2009 Farmer Use of Media Study and Curt shares some of their findings. …
Use Social Media To Separate Yourself From Competitors
The opening general session keynote speaker at the NAMA convention was Scott McKain, pictured here in front of the flames of ???? (you supply the description). The flames actually made for a very cool stage background and conversation topic throughout the event. Scott is Vice Chairman, Obsidian Enterprises, author of What Customers REALLY Want and a new book: The Collapse …
#NAMA Social Media Breakout Session
This morning we had a truly awesome session on social media at the NAMA convention. Here’s me and the panel. Yes, we’re shooting video with a Flip, taking a photo with an iPhone, tweeting via iPhone and pounding on a Mac. I like this picture. Some may ask, “What’s wrong with this picture?” I say nothing. We’re just socializing, interacting …