The NAMA Agribusiness Forum is just around the corner (November 14-15) so I interviewed this year’s chairman, Jessica Lamker, Director of Member Development & Communications, CHS-Land O’Lakes Member Services.
Think Small
Next year’s NAMA Conference theme may be “Think Big” but starting tomorrow you can think “small” as in the 14th National Small Farm Trade Show & Conference.
It’s going to be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia, MO. They have heated buildings in case you’re worried about that.
Boot Camp LPC Style
It’s almost time for the second round of the Livestock Publications Council Boot Camp.
Firing Up The ZimmCam
I have been wanting to work with a webcam for some time now and took the initial plunge today. Let’s just say that now that I have an “agricam” I’m even more armed and dangerous. I’ve already thought of a number of ways to use this. One of the first things I’ve got to do is learn how to use …
Upcoming Schedule
Here’s one of my next stops on the agricultural marketing highway. The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association will be holding their convention in Minneapolis next week. I’ll be part of a panel titled, “Marketing Communications Strategies & Tactics.” It’s going to be on Tuesday afternoon and features some real experts like, Dale Bentlage of Global Reach Internet Productions, Joe Baitinger of Farm Market ID and Connor Flynn of Lessing Flynn.
View From The Porch
I want to thank the Front Porch Rocker for a link to AgWired from her blog. People are always asking me who reads AgWired. Well go visit one of our readers.
A Treat From Paulsen
Thanks to Paulsen Marketing I now remember that it’s Halloween and I don’t have any candy for the kids yet. Time to go shopping and pick up my absentee ballot since I’ll be out of town on election day next week.
Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship
If you know a high school senior who wants to pursue a career in agriculture then get them to apply for a Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship. See a list of this year’s awards here and download the application form (pdf).
Pawsitively Ridiculous
Do not tell Cindy about these. She feeds all my good leftovers to our two house dogs (Crash & CJ). If we’re going to get ice cream sandwiches around here, they’re mine, all mine! However, if this will help the dairy industry then add ’em to the grocery list.
Hall of Fame Food
Hall of fame food is what I like. I made a nice roast beef in the oven last night in fact. It looks like the Beef Checkoff is getting some recognition for all the work it does in reaching out to the restaurant industry.