The first speaker at the NAMA Trends in Agriculture conference was Franck Schuurmans, Non-Profit Practices for Decision Strategies International. He really made us work our brains early by speaking about strategies. For one thing he challenged everyone to not be so confident in “knowing what you know” as in “knowing what you don’t know.” You’ve got to think about that …
Why Do You Attend Trends in Agriculture?
I would have had more posted from the NAMA Trends in Agriculture conference last night but we had major web server work being done. That’s my excuse. That’s all done with though so expect to see much more today here on AgWired. Let’s start with this. I asked some of the folks attending why they are here: trends-08-collage.mp3 And of …
Back Forty Blog
I just learned about the Back Forty blog since cappressglw is now following me on Twitter. This is a gathering place for people who have found their patch of ground to grow what they like, raise the animals they like and stretch out a bit without the neighbors peering in through the side window. Call it a small farm, hobby …
A Smile At The End Of A Monday
Thanks to one of my Facebook friends I got a link to this video/song which I think is hilarious. It’s Monday. Time to lighten up and relax. I’m lobbying for them to perform at an NAFB Convention. What do you think? Actually, they’ve got another video that might be more appropriate. See you in KC, MO. Post Update: Chelsea says …
Ethanol Producers Form Growth Energy
I just found out about that new ethanol group being formed. It’s called Growth Energy. Growth Energy is a group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America’s economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, …
TwiTip is Your Twitter Resource
Hello Twitter lovers and wonderers. I know you either like Twitter and tweeting or you’re still wondering, “Twitter?” Now you’ve got a great new resource to help you get it from new media master down under, Darren Rowse. It’s called TwiTip. Darren is also Mr. ProBlogger. So go there. Learn and start tweeting. Warning: You may get addicted.
New Ethanol Group Being Formed
According to Mr. Ethanol, Jeff Broin, CEO, POET we’re about to hear of a new organization that will help open new markets for the renewable fuel. When I spoke to Jeff at last week’s Project LIBERTY field day he said that an issue that presents a challenge to the ethanol industry is the regulatory cap which limits ethanol to 10 …
Farm Safety Quiz at NAFB Trade Talk
NAFB Trade Talk is this Thursday. Cindy and I will be there with our golden ZimmComm microphones. There are a lot of organizations exhibiting again this year. Feel free to let me know what you’ve got planned and we’ll feature it here on AgWired. Let’s take the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day Program as an example. They’re doing a “Farm Safety …
Working With Farm OEM’s
The Director of Business Development for POET is Scott Weishaar. He was the guy who told us about the various equipment options on display at their Project LIBERTY field day. That’s because he works directly with the farm OEM’s. He’s being interviewed in this picture (left). He says the response from the OEM’s is phenomenal. There are several systems already …
Jennifer Saylor Joins NAFB Staff
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has a new Member Services Manager. She’s Jennifer Saylor and you’ll get to meet her at this week’s NAFB convention. Jennifer’s previous experience includes donor development, event and database management, and marketing communications with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. She also has participated in volunteer projects with the Kansas City Convention and Visitors …