The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has selected Paul Redhage as the 2015 NAMA Marketer of the Year. The photo is of him during his year as NAMA President. This recognition is the most prestigious honor awarded to an active member of the association and honors outstanding accomplishments in the field of agri-marketing. For more than 50 years NAMA has been …
Lewis Named Agribusiness Leader of the Year
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) has named Clint Lewis, Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Operations, Zoetis, as the 2015 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. This award, which is NAMA’s highest honor, recognizes outstanding leadership in private, public or academic service and is conferred each year to a senior agribusiness executive who not only exemplifies excellence in agribusiness but has …
Regional NAMA Banquet Time
Maybe you haven’t been able to attend a National Agri-Marketing Association regional banquet but you can still see photos and lists of the winners. In this photo our new President, Marvin Kokes, celebrates with Region III winners at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines, IA. You can find photos from Region II and Region III on …
National Ag Day Poster Art Contest Winner
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) and Meredith Agrimedia encouraged young artists to celebrate modern agriculture through the 3rd Annual National Ag Day Poster Art Contest. A winning original piece of art has been chosen as the Official National Ag Day poster. Congratulations to Clinton Walker, Kansas City Art Institute, for being selected as the winner of the contest. Walker …
Register for NAMA Greatness
The National Agri-Marketing Association is going to be “Growing Greatness in Kansas City.” It’s that time. Time to register for the 2015 Agri-Marketing Conference. Agri-marketers know constant challenge and improvement are critical to success. Settling for status quo and good enough just won’t do in this competitive industry. The keynote speakers NAMA has chosen for the 2015 Agri-Marketing Conference embody …
NAMA Nominations Sought
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is seeking nominations for the cream of the 2014 crop – Agribusiness Leader of the Year and NAMA Marketer of the Year. Who do you think belongs in the company of such past agribusiness leaders as Sonny Beck of Beck’s Hybrids (2014), Thad Simons of Novus International (2013), John Becherer of United Soybean Board (2012), …
Recruit for NAMA and Win
Recruit someone you know to become a National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) member and you will be entered to win an iPad Mini. The “Member-Get-A-Member” campaign will run from October 15 to December 10. The drawing will take place on December 11. Simply tell your recruit to join NAMA online and add your name and company in the “Referred By” box …
Support Your Local Student NAMA Chapter
Hopefully all you members of the National Agri-Marketing Association are finding ways to support your student chapter. Here’s an example of how Florida NAMA just got involved at an event to support our students, Gator NAMA. Gator NAMA is tied in with the UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Ag Econ Club. They set up a promotional booth during …
Best of NAMA Deadline Friday
Have you entered your best this year in the Best of NAMA yet? If not, you better hurry because the deadline is tomorrow, October 10. The Best of NAMA awards program honors the best work in agricultural communications. Actually, the best of the best, since companies/agencies must first qualify through regional competition in order to advance to the national level. …
Support Agri-Business Educational Foundation Auction
The Agri-Business Educational Foundation has an Online Media Auction going on until October 15. The proceeds support the National Agri-Marketing Association Student Careers Program. ABEF is the backbone of Student NAMA. With the help of generous funders, ABEF is ensuring a strong future for the agri-marketing industry by providing students the tools they need to succeed. So here’s what you …