Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this program we’re going to learn all about the 2021 NAMA Fall Conference from the head of the conference committee, Michele Tibodeau, CHS, Inc. Michele walks us through a preview of the program which includes the presentation of the annual Professional Development Awards of Excellence, network opportunities like on and off-site receptions and …
Day Three of the 2021 Farm Progress Show
It is a beautiful day for a farm show in Illinois. However, I’m on my way back to ZimmComm World Headquarters in Cantonment, FL. This has not been easy since my Springfield, IL flight was cancelled this morning and I’m now on a flight out of St. Louis, MO. At the end of the day yesterday the Chicago, Gateway, Heartland …
Something is Brewing at the 2021 NAMA Fall Conference
Registration is open for the 2021 NAMA Fall Conference. Something’s Brewing in St. Louis October 4-6 with NAMA. You don’t want to miss Fall Conference – it’ll inspire you to push yourself and your company forward as you prepare for a new year with excellent educational sessions and unbeatable networking opportunities. Sign up today! Keynotes to Keep You Focused for …
Next Gen NAMA Award Winners Honored
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) honored the winners of the Next Gen NAMA Award at the 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference, July 20-22 in Kansas City. This award was developed to celebrate the next generation of leaders. Honorees are nominated from within their company or through chapter or national leadership. The recipients for 2021 are: Katie Ertmer – Senior Manager, Client Lead …
Meet Gate 39 Media
Gate 39 Media is no stranger to the agriculture industry, beginning in the manufacturing sector and then gaining experience in financial services and commodities that has led to ag technology and ag services. “I’ve always had the commodity business as part of the clients that we served, but when the market crashed in 2008, manufacturing took a big hit. But …
Farmer Veteran Coalition at #NAMA21
Now in its 12th year, the Farmer Veteran Coalition continues to award small grants to farmer veterans. The organization gained many new members this year after the Department of Veterans Affairs shared information about it through a newsletter. “Veterans are very mission driven. They serve because they have that service gene inherent to them and they are looking for that …
Farm Credit Services of America at #NAMA21
After a challenging 2020, things in the agribusiness sector are beginning to head back in a positive direction, according to Marshall Hansen with Farm Credit Services of America. Hansen said many conversations right now are focused on helping customers protect themselves against the potential for higher interest rates. He said it’s exciting to work with people who are truly innovators …
Grounded Communications at #NAMA21
During the Agri-Marketing Conference the Golden ZimmComm Microphone found out what’s new with Janice Person and that is Grounded Communications. Janice started this new venture after a long career that left her grounded in the worlds of food and farming. She is also grounded in a love of urban life as well as a deep passion for small towns. Grounded …
The Curious Plot is Revealed at #NAMA21
From the ZimmComm booth at the #NAMA21 conference I learned all about Curious Plot. It’s the new brand for what we knew as FLM Harvest. The Golden ZimmComm Microphone spent some time with agency President/CEO, Laurie Fleck. Laurie says the agency is working on really upping their digital game with more to be announced this fall. The agency has the …
2021 NAMA Top Award Recipients
The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) honored the winners of its top annual awards during the 2021 Agri-Marketing Conference. You can listen to the their remarks after receiving there awards below. The AgriBusiness Leader of the Year award was presented to Tim Hassinger, retired Pres/CEO of Dow AgroSciences and Lindsay Corporation. The award recognizes outstanding leadership in private, public or academic …