Speaking of Paulsen AgriBranding, here’s the first of their Trends in Agriculture video clips with our first speaker.
The NAMA Trends in Agriculture, Rural Lifestyle Marketing conference began with Frank Schuurmans of Decision Strategy International asking if your current strategy is “future proof.” He focused on future scenarios and asked attendees to test how their current strategy would fare.
Are You Sure About Your Strategy?
The first speaker at the NAMA Trends in Agriculture conference was Franck Schuurmans, Non-Profit Practices for Decision Strategies International. He really made us work our brains early by speaking about strategies. For one thing he challenged everyone to not be so confident in “knowing what you know” as in “knowing what you don’t know.”
You’ve got to think about that a minute.
Hear some more words of his wisdom in my interview with him here: trends-08-schuurmans.mp3
In the picture Franck is being interviewed by Paulsen AgriBranding because they are once again sponsoring the NAMA Blog and doing short videos of the speakers here.
AgWired coverage of the NAMA Trends in Agriculture/NAFB Convention is being sponsored by:
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Why Do You Attend Trends in Agriculture?
I would have had more posted from the NAMA Trends in Agriculture conference last night but we had major web server work being done. That’s my excuse.
That’s all done with though so expect to see much more today here on AgWired. Let’s start with this.
I asked some of the folks attending why they are here: trends-08-collage.mp3
And of course there’s a photo album started that’s combined with the NAFB Convention here: NAMA/NAFB Photo Album.
AgWired coverage of the NAMA Trends in Agriculture/NAFB Convention is being sponsored by:
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Growth Energy Launch
When it comes to ethanol organizations, it’s the more the merrier, according to the organizers of a new group called Growth Energy.
“We believe the more associations, the better,” said Jeff Broin, CEO of POET, during a press conference this morning announcing the new organization.
The main focus of the new group is on dispelling the myth perpetuated by the food industry that ethanol is responsible for increased food prices. “The organization will be dedicated to promoting clean, green ethanol as America’s best renewable fuel that is high-tech and homegrown, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the nation’s dependence on foreign oil,” said Broin.
If you want to listen to the entire 30 minute press conference (with the videos they showed edited out) – here it is. Kind of interesting. growth-energy-edit.mp3
Zimfo Bytes
- Equine Promotions, Inc. and the Country Living Association are excited to announce a new event targeting the rural lifestyle and all it encompasses. The Country Lifestyle Experience will showcase everything from agriculture to alternative energy sources.
- Farm Journal and Farm Foundation are collaborating to present the first Food and Agriculture Policy Summit. Slated for Dec. 2–4 in Washington D.C., the Summit will feature three days of programs examining critical domestic and global issues facing agriculture and the food system.
- Agri-Inject now offers Mister Mist’r® Ultra™, a new generation of their injection check valve for injection systems. Mister Mist’r Ultra combines the best features of the original plus incorporates new technology and material for even better performance.
- Syngenta has signed and closed an agreement to acquire SPS Argentina SA (SPS), a company primarily specialized in the development, production and marketing of soybean, corn and sunflower.
Back Forty Blog
I just learned about the Back Forty blog since cappressglw is now following me on Twitter.
This is a gathering place for people who have found their patch of ground to grow what they like, raise the animals they like and stretch out a bit without the neighbors peering in through the side window. Call it a small farm, hobby farm, ranchette, living the rural lifestyle or going ruralpolitan, it’s all about people getting in touch with the land.
A Smile At The End Of A Monday
Thanks to one of my Facebook friends I got a link to this video/song which I think is hilarious. It’s Monday. Time to lighten up and relax.
I’m lobbying for them to perform at an NAFB Convention. What do you think? Actually, they’ve got another video that might be more appropriate.
See you in KC, MO.
Post Update: Chelsea says I should warn you that there are some “adult” words in this video.
Ethanol Producers Form Growth Energy
I just found out about that new ethanol group being formed. It’s called Growth Energy.
Growth Energy is a group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America’s economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home.
The organization will be dedicated to promoting clean, green ethanol as America’s best renewable fuel that is high-tech and homegrown, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. In addition, the organization will release a new policy brief and announce a new advertising campaign focused on dispelling one of the major myths about ethanol production.
The new organization will have a press conference tomorrow which we’ll participate in and have more information to share then.
TwiTip is Your Twitter Resource
Hello Twitter lovers and wonderers. I know you either like Twitter and tweeting or you’re still wondering, “Twitter?”
Now you’ve got a great new resource to help you get it from new media master down under, Darren Rowse. It’s called TwiTip. Darren is also Mr. ProBlogger.
So go there. Learn and start tweeting. Warning: You may get addicted.
Zimfo Bytes
- Novus International, a leader in animal health and nutrition, recently announced the appointment of Dr. Nasser Odetallah as Product Manager, Enzymes and Probiotics. Dr. Odetallah’s primary responsibility will be to increase the brand awareness and sale of CIBENZA™ feed additives and other Novus enzyme and probiotic products.
- Vyta Corp now controls 100% ownership interest in BIOAGRA, LLC, and Paul H. Metzinger, President and CEO of Vyta Corp, becomes the sole Manager, and only executive officer of BIOAGRA, LLC.
- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages Iowa fuel retailers and gas stations to submit nominations for the Secretary’s Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards, which recognize fuel retailers that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to sell renewable fuels. Awards are presented for both the marketing of ethanol and biodiesel.
- BBI International will move its corporate headquarters from Salida, Colorado, to the Denver suburb of Lakewood, Colorado, by the end of the year. The privately held media, events, consulting and engineering firm will also consolidate its event logistics, marketing and media operations in Grand Forks, North Dakota, effective immediately.