It has been a long day in Atlanta. Things started out with a 2 hour backup on the highway getting in to the Georgia World Congress Center for the Expos. But I finally made it. Then I had a wonderful lunch with a local public relations firm that wants to learn more about new media and perhaps collaborate on some …
Poultry and Feed Expo Photo Album
As usual you can find all my pictures in Flickr from the International Poultry and Feed Expos. I’ll be adding to the sets as I get pictures these next couple days. You can find the photos in the Zimmages section of the website right now or use this link: International Poultry/Feed Expo Photos
Poultry Expo Podcasting
I haven’t seen any of the regulars that you normally see at a farm show, especially one of this size. However the new media reporters are on hand. Besides myself there’s Ned Arthur, Truffle Media Networks, who’s here doing work for not only his PoultryCast but other “animal casts” as well. Ned is set up in the Elanco Animal health …
Checking Email
It doesn’t matter where you go you’ve got to have internet access. These internet islands are becoming a standard feature of any show regardless of industry. One of the nice things here at this show is open wireless in the exhibition area. At least that’s what I’ve been told. I’m hooked up by ethernet cable in the press room and …
The Ceramic Egg Layer
These eggs aren’t good for an omelet but they sure look pretty. Mike Ryan’s company, Clay Concepts, specializes in making ceramic eggs and this is his first time at the International Poultry Expo. He says that they started out selling them to hobbyists and as decorations but found they make great nest eggs for poultry producers and great promotional items. …
A Classic Shine
Shining shoes is a full time career for Ashley Skaggs who’s working out of the IC Poultry Bus booth here at the International Poultry Expo. Ashley works for Classic Shoe Shine Company which is based out of Atlanta. They do this at shows all over the world. After watching Ashley at work it was my turn to have my shoes …
Mechanical Egg Handler
The Expos here in Atlanta are best described as co-located with a number of exhibitors who are here for both. I’m guessing they’re happy to only have to set up one time. That’s got to save money. Here’s an example of one of the many exhibits on display here. This one is from Diamond Systems and it handles eggs. I …
Expos Underway
The action is going hot and heavy here at the Poultry and Feed Expos. I’ve never attended this event and am just about ready to take cameras and recorders out for a stroll to see what I can find. The event runs through the next couple days and I’m planning on being here each day. See you soon.
A Lesson in Press Treatment
Hello from Atlanta and the International Poultry and Feed Expos. It took a while but I finally got in. I have to say I’ve never had a more unpleasant welcome than trying to get my badge here. When I got to the media room they didn’t have me on a list and wondered how I got in past security (they …
Back in the U. S. of A.
I know it sometimes seems like we do a lot of this at an IFAJ meeting. It’s called fellowship and I think it’s one of the important elements of an IFAJ meeting. As I sat with these guys at our dinner on Saturday night that was hosted by the Irish Food Board (thank you very much), I listened to them talk about meetings from years and years ago. Like many professional organizations IFAJ allows members to not only develop contacts and skills but friendships that last a lifetime.
I took a few pictures as usual at this meeting. You can find them online here: IFAJ/Green Week Online Photo Album