The dedicated IFAJ/AMS planning committee is meeting early this morning to continue planning for the 2009 combined IFAJ Congress and Ag Media Summit. We’ve been reviewing the program and fine tuning things. Sponsorship packets are almost ready and will be published soon. For those of you who have been AMS sponsors, keep in mind that in 2009 we’re going to …
ZimmComm NAMA iPod touch Drawing
Here at the NAMA Convention you can get registered to win an iPod touch at the ZimmComm booth in the trade show which opens this evening. But since we’re a “community” here at AgWired I want you to have the opportunity to participate too. So all you have to do is click on this image which you’ll also find in …
Guess Whose Boots
These boots were seen walking in the Hyatt last night although I took this picture last week in Iowa. So the first person to post the correct answer to the question in comments will receive a hot-off-the-press “I’ve been Blogged” t-shirt from AgWired. If you have trouble I’ll add clues later but I’ve got a feeling this one will go …
NAMA Convention Underway
The NAMA Convention has begun, golfers are probably at the 19th hole and registration is open. As this sign shows there are a number of us member companies providing support in various ways. The convention photo album has been started and will be added to periodically over the coming days so make sure you check it often: 2008 Agri-Marketing Conference …
Mobile Markets & News
This is a fun week for ZimmComm New Media. Cindy and I will be exhibiting at the NAMA Connection Point for the 4th year in a row. You can hear what we have planned at the convention in this week’s program. We’re also very excited about our AgWired Mobile service. We publicly launched it this morning. In case you missed …
A Very Successful NAMA Blog
Right next to the ZimmComm New Media booth you’ll find Successful Farming. They’re not only exhibiting at the Connection Point but are the sponsor of the NAMA Blog which yours truly will be filling with interesting Conference information starting tomorrow. So keep up with what’s happening at the 2008 Agri-Marketing Conference and Trade Show in KC, MO this week both …
Farms.com Professional Services NAMA Bound
Here’s another post in my series on what companies are doing at next week’s NAMA Convention. This time it’s Farms.com Professional Services. Farms.com Professional Services will be at booth #112 during the NAMA Conference and we hope to see you there. What?s in Your Web Strategy? In 2007, of US farms with 250,000+ in sales, 80% had computer access and …
Ready to Rock at NAMA
This little guy showed up outside my office window a few minutes ago. He held still just long enough for me to get one shot of him before he took off with a big screech. I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of you at the NAMA Convention next week. Cindy, Laura and I are getting ready for a very …
NAMA Bomber Update
The NAMA Bombers are still looking for a few good people to ride with them next week. Dont Miss Next Weeks Motorcycle Ride Adventure with the NAMA Bombers! Next Tuesday, April 15, the NAMA Bombers Motorcycle Club will be hosting a relaxing ride through central Missouri. If you are flying into the Convention motorcycle rental is available through Blue Springs …
Back to the Ag
After five months abroad, to the day, I am back in the USA! I arrived in Kansas City late last night and what a trip it’s been! I’ve had all kinds of adventures: from learning about the latest innovations with John Deere at Agritechnica in Germany, to strange Vietnamese cuisine, to jumping off cliffs and swinging off of bamboo swings …