If you want to find some Hoosier goodness online then check out the Indiana MarketMaker. It’s where consumers, businesses and farmers are linked. Hoosiers can now find farm-fresh eggs or just-picked apples right in their neighborhood, thanks to a new interactive Web site called MarketMaker. The Web site connects consumers, agricultural businesses and farmers, providing a one-stop shop to locate …
New Leaders for World Dairy Expo
The World Dairy Expo has elected some new leaders at their recent annual meeting as follows: President: Mike Holschbach, Heatherstone Enterprises, Inc., Baraboo Vice President: Phil Niemeyer, Nasco, Vice President, Fort Atkinson Secretary/Treasurer: Dean Hermsdorf, Vita Plus Corporation, Cottage Grove Also serving on the Executive Committee are: John Dalton, Daltondale Farms, Hartland. Ray Kuehl, Purebred Breeders of World Dairy Expo, …
Dr. Gerald Poppy Dairy Business Director for Diamond V
Dr. Gerald Poppy has been promoted to Director, North American Dairy Business for Diamond V. In his new position Poppy will be responsible for overseeing and interacting with all Diamond V dairy representatives working directly with Diamond V dairy products. Dr. Poppy joined the Diamond V team in 2006 as the Western Region Manager, where he was responsible for managing …
National Ag Day in Words
On National Ag Day we’re going to learn more about it from the Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Council of America, Greg Webb, State Governement Relations, Archer Daniels Midland. The Council is the organization that hosts Ag Day and all its related events. In talking to Greg I learned that this year the theme was “investing in people, policies and …
Ag Day Field Assignment
I know I just did a post about Charleston Orwig but since they’ve already updated their blog, Field Assignment, with an Ag Day message then I’ve got to bring it to your attention. C’mon. More of you have recognized today haven’t you? I had a very hearty breakfast and lunch so far today. Thank you to our farmers.
Happy National Ag Day – Kiss a Farmer
Hello and Happy National Ag Day. This is the day we honor our nation’s farmers for providing safe, abundant and affordable products, a strong economy, a source of renewable energy, and a world of job opportunities. Leave a comment here about what you’re doing today. I just did a check on Google News and only saw one story so far. …
Creative Cow Judging
Advertising agency blogs are a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent. I mean, if you’re going to say you’re creative then show it. Here’s one way Charleston Orwig has done so on Field Assignment. Every year we give our creative team entry forms for the Hoard’s Dairyman Cow Judging Contest and very limited advice on making picks.
Give a Tweet About Twitter
I thought I had written about Twitter before but I am seriously behind in making sure you know about what I can only describe as a sort of micro-blogging application. I’ve had a Twitter account for almost exactly a year now but just started using it. At first I just didn’t see the point but that’s changed . You’re going …
Celebrating Ag Day in Pennsylvania
Here’s how the Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture, Dennis Wolff, will be celebrating National Ag Day. Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff will join Lancaster County agricultural leaders at 10:30 a.m. on March 20 to recognize National Agriculture Day during an event at Graywood Farms in Peach Bottom, Lancaster County. If you’re interested in going you can find the farm here. If the …
The Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience
Hey country music fans. I’m already looking forward to this year’s CMA Music Festival, better known as Fan Fair. With New Holland’s support I’ll be there once again. I just submitted my media credentials request since CMA was already wondering if I’d be there again. I think I was probably the first blogger to get credentialed by them. That’s been …