The National Ag Day Meet & Mingle Lunch took place in Washington D.C. drawing attendees to the Dirksen Senate Building for lunch and to once again hear from the legendary Orion Samuelson, WGN, who served as the events emcee. Chad Garone took to the mic representing the Outstanding Farmers of America (OFA) and the 2015 class of Outstanding Young Farmers. …
#FarmCredit100 Fresh Perspectives Top Leaders
As part of the National Ag Day festivities in Washington DC Tuesday, Farm Credit announced the top honorees of the Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives program, a nationwide search to identify and honor 100 leaders who are changing rural communities and agriculture for the better. The Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives program is the cornerstone of Farm Credit’s 100th anniversary …
Agri-Pulse: Farm to Fork Panel
To kick off National Ag Day, Agri-Pulse hosted a panel discussion on Capitol Hill tackling “Farm to Fork Politics: How Sustainability is Reframing Food Production and Marketing.” Agri-Pulse Editor, Sara Wyant, moderated the discussion between panelists including Rod Snyder, president, Field to Market, Chris Policinski, CEO, Land O’Lakes Inc., Dave White, co-founder, 9B and former NRCS Chief, and Gregg Halverson, …
GROWMARK is Ready to Celebrate National Ag Day
National Ag Day will be celebrated next week on March 15. GROWMARK and its FS and grain member companies will be sponsoring the day with local and national activities to recognize the importance of agriculture. Some of the activities in include involvement with the state and federal legislative process, Agriculture in The Classroom, and ag literacy efforts. “Ag Day is …
ACA Names Christina O’Brien as Award Recipient
Christina O’Brien has been an outstanding advocate for agriculture and now she is being recognized for her efforts. The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is awarding her the Charles Eastin Award for 2016. This award is for an individual who works to accurately communicate between rural and urban audiences. She will be honored at a Celebration of Agriculture Dinner at …
National Ag Day Schedule & Registration
It’s time to get registered for National Ag Day Activities on March 14-15. You can register on this page. I will be covering the activities again this year and am looking for a sponsor. Want to showcase your company or organization in my coverage on the ZimmComm News Network? Give me a shout. 2016 National Ag Day Schedule Monday, March …
Promote Your Company in Washington D.C.
National Ag Day will be here soon and on March 15, 2016 members of this community will be spreading the word of agriculture across the nation. Right now the Agriculture Council of America is looking for companies who would like to boost their exposure, especially in Washington D.C., by sponsoring Ag Day. The purpose of Ag Day is to better educate …
Requesting Submissions for Ag Day Essay Contest
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is inviting ninth- to 12th-grade students to take part in an essay contest about the importance of agriculture. Students may choose to write a 450 word essay or create a 2 minute video that showcases the theme: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet.” The deadline for submission is January 29, 2016. The contest provides …
2016 National Ag Day Poster Contest Winner Selected
Congratulations to Emily Eibs from the University of Wisconsin-Stout for her first place National Ag Day poster. Her work was chosen from among many young artists who participated in the competition. The contest is held by the Agriculture Council of America and Meredith Agrimedia. This year’s theme was Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet. In addition, her artwork and a profile …
Ag Day Poster Art Contest
Hey kids. Get your artistic skills ready. It’s time for the Ag Day Poster Art Contest. The National Ag Day Poster Art contest is designed to showcase the talents of young artist who share a passion for modern agriculture. A winning original piece of art will be chosen as the Official National Ag Day poster. The contest is open to …