This week’s program continues the theme from last week with a focus on new media in agricultural communications and discussing a few examples.
Mixed Reaction To USDA WIC Change Proposal
The Produce Marketing Association is happy that the proposed changes to the USDA, WIC program now includes fruits and vegetables.
The Vocus Is On PR Web
How many of you have used PR Web to send a press release? Show of hands. Yeah, quite a few of you. I know, I get them. I’ve always liked PR Web, especially dealing with them. They make it easy for both sides. I’ve always thought they were the friendlier service. Lately I’ve been impressed with their completely embracing new forms of social communication and not trying to stay in the traditional media delivery box.
If you want to find out things you might consider bookmarking NAMA Boot Camp Coming Up
I guess the reaction to Boot Camp Guy was so positive last year that they NAMA brought him back again. NAMA Boot Camp is scheduled for August 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency in KC, MO. Last year I did a blogging and podcasting session. This year I’ll be out blogging and podcasting for an agricultural client during those dates on their blog!
Web Access To LikeKnowledge
FFA just unveiled the website for it’s LifeKnowledge program. Remember that their annual convention is coming up October 25-28 in Indianapolis.
World Harvest for Kids Sets Record
It’s a new world record, and it’s going for a good cause. Winkler began to celebrate it’s centennial today by harvesting 160 acres of wheat with 100 combines
An EPIC Retreat
Here’s a fine looking group. We just completed the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council agency retreat in Omaha. EPIC is taking a very creative approach to the agency relationship. They’re having a number of “agencies” work very closely together to provide the organization with a variety of services.
Straw Fired Heating Systems
Farmscape.ca reports the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB has kicked of a three-year project aimed at developing monitoring systems that will improve control of emissions from straw-fired industrial heating systems.
Farm Journal Media Awards
It looks like Farm Journal Media came away from the Agricultural Media Summit with some nice awards. Starting with: