The Best of NAMA Awards Ceremony took place yesterday at the end of the first day of the 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference. You can find photos in the NAMA Flickr album taken by Curt Dennison, Curt Dennison Photography. 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference Photo Album There are many awards in the ceremony and that includes the Best of Show awards. The one here …
Support the NAMA Foundation Silent Auction
It is time for the 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference. During the conference you can help support the NAMA Foundation through the silent auction that will be held in the Connection Point. ZimmComm has donated a new device that would be very useful for ag journalists (broadcasters, podcasters, publications, web and social media influencers) and all other members who would like to …
2026 Agri-Marketing Conference Preview
The 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference is coming up next week. For a preview I talked with conference chair, David Jones, Bader Rutter. We run through a variety of questions about the theme for the conference, keynote speakers, best of NAMA, Connection Point, breakouts, awards and student competition. As the theme says, people are Hungry For More. Of course you can still …
NAMA 2026 Next Gen Awards Winners
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is proud to announce the recipients of the Next Gen Awards, recognizing emerging leaders who are shaping the future of agricultural marketing. The Next Gen NAMA Award was created to celebrate rising professionals who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within their organizations and across the industry. Honorees are nominated by their companies or through chapter …
NAMA Announces 2026 Industry Award Recipients
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) today announced the recipients of its 2026 industry awards, recognizing outstanding leadership and impact across the agricultural marketing profession. This year’s honorees are Brian Knifong, Nutrien Ag Solutions; Tom Posta, Bader Rutter; and Emily Metz, American Egg Board. “These leaders represent the innovation, strategic thinking and commitment that continue to move agriculture forward,” said Jennifer …
NAMA is Hungry For More in 2026
Satisfy your appetite for big ideas at the 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference — Hungry for More! Get registered. Join us on April 15–17 in St. Louis, MO, for three days of innovation, inspiration and expert industry insights designed to fuel your marketing mindset. This year’s conference serves up a mix of thought-provoking sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and — NEW this year! …
ZimmCast 751 – Preview of the NAMA NEXUS
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode we’re going to get an in-depth preview of the new NAMA NEXUS event that will be taking place in Milwaukee, WI, October 14-16. I spoke with committee chair Kasie Garcia. We’ll start with what the NAMA NEXUS means as well as the Economies of Ag. From there it’s …
The NAMA Nexus Will Get You Talking
It’s the NAMA Nexus! This elevated, workshop-style event is designed to spark collaboration and drive real-world impact. Rather than traditional lecture-style sessions, you’ll engage directly with peers and industry experts in dynamic, discussion-based sessions. Bring your curiosity and individual experience to the table for the best, most engaging experience. These focused sessions will explore today’s most pressing topics and challenges …
Onward to the NAMA Nexus – Economies of Ag
The NAMA Boot Camp is complete and you can find some photos here. Now it’s time to look ahead for the new NAMA Nexus. The NAMA Fall Conference is evolving into … *drumroll please* … NAMA Nexus! This elevated, workshop-style event is designed to spark collaboration and drive real-world impact. Rather than traditional lecture-style sessions, you’ll engage directly with peers …
Inspire PR Group Ranked in Top Ag PR Firms
Congrats to Inspire PR Group being named one of the top agriculture PR firms in the country, moving up to rank fourth on the O’Dwyer’s PR News annual list of Top Agricultural PR Firms. “Our client-partners in agriculture lead the way in feeding those across the U.S. and worldwide, and theirs are the stories that must be told,” said Hinda …