Here’s our Secretary of Agriculture speaking to the NAFB group here at their Washington Watch program a few minutes ago. You’ll notice the Macbook Pro sitting in front of him. That was streaming his remarks live on AgWired Live TV using the built-in camera and microphone. Here’s what it looked like on the Mac screen from my vantage point. You …
Secretary of Ag Schafer on AgWired Live TV
I just completed the first test of AgWired Live TV with the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Ed Schafer, addressing members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. I didn’t have time to pre-advertise it but I did record his opening remarks which you can watch here. I think you’re going to be seeing more of the future of farm broacasting.
Meeting With The Secretary
The NAFB Washington Watch program is about to start their visit with Secretary of Agriculture Schafer here at the USDA Admin Offices. Here’s the BARN broadcasters Andy Vance and Lindsay Hill with the Secretary. Actually they’re all filtering in to the board room now so I’ve got to go. More to come. NAFB Washington Watch Photo Album
Political Commentary From Jennifer Duffy
NAFB members heard from Jennifer Duffy, The Cook Political Report, at dinner this evening. Jennifer says she started covering this year’s election in early 2006 and she’s going to be ready for a 3 month vacation after it’s over. I spoke to her prior to dinner and learned that her job is to analyze and try to figure out the …
NAFB Issues Forum
I really don’t think Ken Root, WHO, is kneeling at the altar of wheat here but it is a different way to do an interview. He’s one of the many farm broadcasters here at the NAFB Washington Watch who participated in this afternoon’s Issues Forum session. Various commodity groups attend with representatives who can talk about issues pertinent to their …
NAFB Leaders Watching Washington
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting leadership took a few minutes after the opening meeting of their annual Washington Watch program to talk with me about the event. Pictured here (l-r) are Randy Koenen, Red River Farm Network, Pam Jahnke, Fabulous Farm Babe and Greg Akagi, Kansas Ag Network. Randy explains what happens at a Washington Watch, which includes a …
NAFB Obtaining Waves of Farmer Media Use Info
According to Executive Director, Bill O’Neill, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting is conducting waves of farmer media use surveys this year. It’s their NAFB 2008 National Producer Media-Use Study. He says they’re focusing on larger producers and ranchers (Class 1A, $100,000+ in sales/gross farm income). I’ll be attending next week’s NAFB Washington Watch program courtesy of the organization to …
NAFB Will Be Watching Washington
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting is holding its annual Washington Watch program at the end of April and for the first time in a few years I’ll be attending. On this week’s program we’ll learn about it from program chair Lindsay Hill, BARN. I know I’m a little late this week but maybe I can get back on my …
April Fool’s Headline From NAFB
In the spirit of April Fool’s Day the NAFB has a set of news headlines posted (sent to me via email) that includes the following: Donald Trump Tears Down Towers to Plant Soybeans – Sees Bright Future in Biodiesel” “New Yorkers Planting Soybeans in Window Boxes – Forming Marketing Co-Op” “Astronauts Take Milk to Moon to Compare Cheeses” “Soy Ink …
Advertise in NAFB Directory
Interested in supporting the National Association of Farm Broadcasting via an ad in their membership directory? Now’s the time to let them know. The annual NAFB Directory is in development with a projected mailing date of early March. Advertising space is available for Allied Industry Council members at a cost of $1,500 for a full page color ad placed within …