Tonight at dinner we were treated to superb service. Here’s IFAJ president, David Markey (left) and James Campbell (right) with our server and her Ireland cap they presented her with. I think some of these folks got out on the golf course today and had a little fun. Some of us just spent the day getting here. I’ll have interviews …
Getting Started In Lexington
Hello from downtown Lexington, KY and the Alltech International Feed Industry Symposium and IFAJ board meeting. This is the fountain right outside our hotel. We just got back from dinner at the Woodlands Grill. The award winning chef uses Kentucky Ale in his recipes so of course we had to go there. In case you didn’t know, Alltech owns the …
Alltech International Feed Indusry Symposium
It’s off to Lexington, KY for the 23rd Alltech International Feed Industry Symposium. I’ll be arriving late Saturday and activities get kicked off on Sunday. Bright and early on Sunday I’ll be doing a short presentation on blogging and podcasting for the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists board meeting which is taking place there. This group of editors and broadcasters …
Country Music at 2007 Farm Progress Show
We’ll be country rocking at this year’s Farm Progress Show. They’ve decided to add country music entertainment to the show this year in Illinois with two good acts. Tracy Lawrence and Tracy Byrd are set to perform their popular country music hits on the Farm Progress Show stage, sponsored by Grinnell Mutual, in a live country music concert Wed., Aug. …
Your Farm And Some Peace On The ZimmCast
The ZimmCast is done and this week you can listen to interviews with Joel Jaeger, founder of Your Farm and Ken McCauley, NCGA president. Joel just launched Your Farm, the coolest online community for farmers and with it he’s made available the USDA/FAS 1614 Farm Subsidy Database which you can search. ZimmComm freelance reporter Mike Rogers actually did the interviews …
Race To Go Green Sweepstakes
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council is teaming up with the IndyCar Series, Sinden Racing Service, and Rahal-Letterman Racing for a national sweepstakes. The “Race to Go Green” Sweepstakes” offers you a chance to win lots of instant prizes and have your name entered in a grand prize drawing. Instant winners will be drawn online and notified throughout the season. …
USDA/FSA 1614 Database Available on Your Farm
I know I just wrote about the introduction of Your Farm but this is a separate story. Joel Jaeger at Your Farm has made a complete farm subsidy database available that’s easily searchable. You can find out why here. With the launch of Your Farm, the company has produced the first online publishing of the USDA/Farm Service Agency (FSA) 1614 …
NAFB Rural Lifestyle Report Webinar
If you’re interested in reaching the rural lifestyle folks (who isn’t?) then the National Association of Farm Broadcasting has a webinar they’d like you to participate in. The NAFB Rural Lifestyle Report Webinar will feature information about their latest study on this subject. Date: Thursday, June 7 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Central Time There is no need to register, …
It’s Time For Your Farm
Let me introduce you to Your Farm. I know that if you have a farm it’s your farm but now there’s a new online destination that’s being developed for farmers that’s all about farmers. This is a very cool concept and one I think you should pay attention to. ZimmComm New Media is going to be a charter sponsor and …
Jay Leno and the National Biodiesel Board
It sure takes a long time to get back from the coast, especially the west coast with the time difference. But I’m back and working on catch up. Here’s Jay Leno with Joe Jobe and his wife Lisa. We had a great time with Jay at his garage. I was impressed with how open and relaxed Jay was. He took …