Wish I’d Stayed Home

Chuck Zimmerman

It is a bright sunny day in Missouri to be “black” Friday. I made the serious mistake of going out early to visit one of my favorite retailers. I had to park in the parking lot of the hotel next door. By 10 minutes after opening time there were people already on their way out the door and on to the next one I guess.

I looked around and decided that I’m going to stick to online purchasing. It’s how I do most of mine anymore. The prices are usually better and the lines are just not much of a problem.

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Have a Very Happy Thanksgiving

Chuck Zimmerman

CornucopiaOur cornucopia runneth over with gratitude for our friends this Thanksgiving. We have done business with about 40 different entities this year, including 10 companies, 10 ag-related organizations, 14 agencies and two farm media groups! Not too bad for a little ole new media company. I’m very thankful to everyone we’ve had the honor to work with this year so far.

It’s late in the day and just about everyone I’ve emailed or called today is “out.” I think it’s time to be “out” too.

Best wishes for a glorious and grateful Thanksgiving holiday.

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White House Prefers Pennsylvania (Christmas Trees)

Chuck Zimmerman

Pennsylvania PreferredI got this story after the video feed had already been sent out this morning but I doubt I would have been able to receive it anyway. How about a link to it folks?

Anyway, the story is about Christmas. I know it’s not quite Thanksgiving yet. But the National Christmas Tree was cut today in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, and will be delivered to the White House on Nov. 27. That’s according to state Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff.

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New WFC Board

Chuck Zimmerman

There’s a new leadership group at the Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives. If it’s a two state organization why does it have a one state name? The Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives (WFC), a two-state organization representing more than 800 Wisconsin and Minnesota cooperative businesses, elected a new board of directors this week at its annual meeting in La Crosse. Replacing outgoing …

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Farm Broadcaster of the Year

Chuck Zimmerman

Stewart DoanGood old (not really) Stewart Doan got a big award at last week’s NAFB convention. He was named the Farm Broadcaster of the Year. Looking at his schedule of duties I hope he has an open account at Starbucks.

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Zimfo Turkey Bites

Chuck Zimmerman

In the spirit of Thanksgiving which is almost upon us I thought you might want some news on the big day. There’s no shortage of it and I’ve been saving up some for you. American Farm Bureau says that a turkey meal is still affordable. Whether it be surfing the Web or dialing a toll-free phone number, California consumers will …

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