New Record for Monthly Visitors

Chuck Zimmerman

October was another record month for traffic on AgWired. Our statistics show over 15,000 unique visitors and almost 100,000 page views.

I am not only amazed but thankful to all the people who visit, comment, share, email ideas and provide their support. I don’t know where we’ll wind up in the future but I promise to keep bringing you all the information I can.

I’m sure you know we haven’t done any formal advertising of AgWired. Other than my periodic email to those of you who are in my personal contact database I’ve got to believe that good old word of mouth is spreading the message that we’re doing something unique and I hope valuable to a growing audience.

We’re going to keep on making AgWired a more and more valuable online destination for anyone involved in, or interested in agricultural marketing. Keep an eye on us.

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Global Forces Shaping Agriculture

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast91 - NAMA Agribusiness Forum With Chairman Jessica LamkeyThe 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.

Agribusiness, Audio, NAMA, ZimmCast

Think Small

Chuck Zimmerman

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.

Farm Shows

Firing Up The ZimmCam

Chuck Zimmerman

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 …

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Upcoming Schedule

Chuck Zimmerman

Farm Equipment Manufacturers AssociationHere’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.

Ag Groups

A Treat From Paulsen

Chuck Zimmerman

Paulsen HalloweenThanks 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.

Agencies

Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship

Chuck Zimmerman

MonsantoIf 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).

Agribusiness, NAFB