NAMA Conference Photo Album

Chuck Zimmerman

Wow. What a week this has been. The NAMA Conference is over and after about 9 hours of sleep last night I think I will recover. I had a meeting after the conference in KC with 2 other convention attendees before leaving. Let’s just say it’s amazing that we could still think creatively but we did.

I didn’t take as many pics at the conference as I normally do. There’s something about exhibiting, selling and blogging that seemed to make that kind of difficult. I’ve got some great ideas for blogging the conference next year though.

Since I never use all the pics I take at an event I always like to upload them to a photo album for you to peruse if you choose.

This Flickr album has most of the pictures I took at the NAMA Conference this year: NAMA 2006 Conference Photo Album

There are 76 of them. Feel free to look and download if you’d like. If you need one at higher resolution just let me know.

NAMA also has an online photo album of the Best of NAMA winners. You can find it here: Best of NAMA Photo Album

I hope you are as jazzed about NAMA as I am.

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FCC Comment Period on RFD-TV

Chuck Zimmerman

Farm Journal MediaAccording to a release from Farm Journal Media, the FCC has issued a Public Notice on Farm Journal Media’s November 29, 2005, Petition for Declaratory Ruling with respect to the non-commercial set-aside eligibility of RFD-TV. I guess this means the FCC is looking for your thoughts on the matter. I really don’t have much other information on the background for this or the potential impact on RFD-TV. If you do, please feel free to leave a comment.

This action by the FCC is the formal process by which the Commission gathers input and comment on important issues of policy and interpretation of the law. The FCC will accept comments on the Petition through May 22, 2006. The FCC’s Public Notice can be downloaded at www.fcc.gov.

The Petition for Declaratory Ruling, as filed with the FCC, can be found at www.farmjournalmedia.com/fccpetitionrfd-tv.pdf.

“Farm Journal is pleased that the FCC has taken the next step and begun a formal investigation,” said Andy Weber, President and CEO of Farm Journal Media. “We look forward to working with the FCC and other interested parties in bringing this matter to a conclusion.”

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How To Get That Extra 10%

Chuck Zimmerman

Monte & Dr. BarrieThe closing brunch here at the NAMA Conference features Dr. Barrie Richardson. He’s pictured here (right) with meal sponsor Monte Reese, Cattlemen’s Beef Board.

His presentation is on “The Plus 10% Principle – How to get extraordinary results from ordinary people.” I asked him if there are any ordinary people and how we can apply his ideas in our own lives.

Learn a little from Dr. Richardson here: Listen To MP3 Dr. Barrie Richardson Interview (5 min MP3)

Audio, NAMA

Interview With NAMA Marketer of the Year

Chuck Zimmerman

Tom DavisNAMA’s Marketer of the Year is Tom Davis, Successful Farming.

Catching up to him is a serious task at a NAMA convention. He seems to have an endless supply of energy. Tom is a past president of NAMA. I finally caught up to him on closing morning and asked him about what his award means to him

You can hear what Tom has to say, including why he’s jazzed about NAMA here: Listen To MP3 Tom Davis Interview (2 min MP3)

Audio, NAMA

KC Marching Cobras

Chuck Zimmerman

KC Marching CobrasAt first I thought the World Famous Willie Arthur Smith Marching Cobras were a distraction for a trade show but then I realized we needed a diversion and everyone seemed to really enjoy them. They entertained us at the closing session of the NAMA Connection Point.

After parading around the trade show they did a little drumming and dancing.

You can watch a short video clip here: Watch WMV File Marching Cobras (3 min wmv)

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iPods Rule

Chuck Zimmerman

Auction iPodA podcasting blogger can’t pass up the chance to point out how much iPods are playing a role in everyday life.

The ABEF Silent Auction featured a couple of iPods here at the NAMA Conference. There were regular drawings for iPods.

We sponsored a drawing for a video iPod as a membership incentive for anyone who joined recently. I think NAMA has a couple hundred new members since that promotion started and the winner of the giveaway is Kristil Smit who was not present.

In today’s breakout sessions the panelists were asked how they would finish a sentence that goes something like, “I wish . . .” The answer I heard was, “I wish you’d take those ear buds out of your ears and listen to me.”

NAMA, Podcasts

And Another Toy Tractor Finds a Home

Chuck Zimmerman

Tractor Number 3Almost immediately after our second toy tractor winner picked up his winnings we had another one.

This is Laura Cleary, Michigan State University. Congratulations.

I still haven’t found my number on one.

The tractors are supplied by AgriMarketing Magazine.

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Our Second Toy Tractor Winner

Chuck Zimmerman

Tractor Number 2We had a second winner today at our NAMA booth. That’s two tractors and counting.

I didn’t not get our winners name. If you know can you post it in a comment?

The tractors are supplied by AgriMarketing Magazine.

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How Extreme Is The Future

Chuck Zimmerman

James CantonNAMA’s opening general session speaker today was James Canton, Institute For Global Futures. He spoke on the “extreme future.”

You’ll have to listent to him explain that. One thing he believes is that communicators will need to use the internet and especially wireless devices like mobile phones and that includes farmers.

Listen To MP3 James Canton Interview (4 min MP3)

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