It’s that time folks. Last Call for the Best of NAMA competition.
Gateway NAMA President
Today’s luncheon is a joint meeting of the Gateway NAMA chapter along with the St. Louis Ag Club.
Sec. Johanns Speech
Right now we just learned that the St. Louis Agribusiness Club leader of the year award is going to Sen. Jim Talent who couldn’t be with us today. That’s too bad since he is such a big supporter of agribusiness in the state of Missouri.
Q&A With The Secretary
We’re into question and answer here with the Secretary.
Sec. of Ag In St. Louis
Right now Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, is speaking here in St. Louis.
Gateway/St. Louis Ag Club Mtg.
Hello in real time from St. Louis and the joint Gateway NAMA/St. Louis Agribusiness Club meeting. I’m here in Clayton where we’ll have a nice program featuring our Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns. I’ll record his comments for you and try to get a private interview as well.
NAMA Agribusiness Forum
Right before the NAFB Convention again this year is the NAMA Agribusiness Forum. It’s not too early to start making plans. This is going to be a challenge for me since opening day of Missouri deer season is the Saturday before the Forum. Normally I’d be in the woods through Tuesday so we’ll see what happens. Depends on how good the hunting is those first few days!
Badger NAMA Announces Leaders
One NAMA chapter is sending out news releases. That’s how you know who’s who, eh? Tom is the prez so he gets his picture posted!
Let’s Think Big In Dallas
I’m ready to Think Big after being on a NAMA Convention Steering Committee conference call Monday. That’s the theme of next year’s conference.
I’m leading the Trade Show Committee and hope to have our first committee conference call soon. If you’re a regular exhibitor or have considered it, I’d love your thoughts and input.
NAMA Boot Camp Coming Up
I guess the reaction to Boot Camp Guy was so positive last year that they NAMA brought him back again. NAMA Boot Camp is scheduled for August 22-24 at the Hyatt Regency in KC, MO. Last year I did a blogging and podcasting session. This year I’ll be out blogging and podcasting for an agricultural client during those dates on their blog!