If you want to attend this year’s National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention you can register online. The convention will be held as usual at the Westin Crown Plaza in Kansas City, MO, November 9-11.
Welcome New NAFB Executive Director
Let’s welcome the new National Association of Farm Broadcasters executive director, Bill O’Neill! It’s his first day and here’s his letter to the membership.
New Research Data From NAFB
There’s some new qualitative research available on the National Association of Farm Broadcasters website. A lot of research is being done these days by various media entities as groups try to figure out what’s really going on and how it’s going to affect their future. You can look at some slides from the research here. The survey was on Class 1+ farmers only and only in 12 midwest states. I wish it could have covered the whole country and included regional breakouts. But if wishes were . . . The research was conducted by Ag Media Research.
NAFB’s NFBS Makes Changes
The latest NAFB eChats announced some big changes in their NFBS service.
Eating Well In Washington, DC
After a busy morning at the USDA offices NAFB Washington Watch participants were treated to a meal at the American Meat Institute offices. Yes, there were several good meat choices on the menu!
First Time Farm Podcasting Mentioned In USDA Press Conference
I think it’s probably the first time the term’s been introduced into a USDA press conference and AgriMarketing Pros is glad to have had the opportunity to do it!
Gathering Around The Big Table At USDA
Farm broadcasters gathered around the big conference room table at USDA this morning for their exclusive press conference as part of the NAFB Washington Watch program.
USDA’s Big (NOT) Announcement AT NAFB Washington Watch
It was prepped as a “Major Announcement” by USDA and I applaud USDA for working with farm radio & tv reporters like those attending today’s NAFB Washington Watch program, however, news it was not.
He Remembers When He Got An Electric Typewriter At USDA
After 31 years at USDA, Larry Quinn, Assistant Director of Communications, has seen 11 different Secretaries of Agriculture. At the NAFB Washington Watch dinner he spent some time reviewing the many changes that have taken place in the communications field since he started at the department.
NCGA President Talks About Marketing And Legislation In Latest ZimmCast
In our ZimmCast this week I interview Leon Corzine, President of the National Corn Growers Association, about marketing and legislation. Although sometimes these seem very separate they really are very related aspects of the business of agriculture.