The Boot Camp crew had to stop for lunch. I don’t have the name of the farm but they got to lounge around in the shade. I wonder who that is on the cell phone?
Agri-Marketing Boot Camp Bus Tour
Agri-Marketing Boot Camp got started today. I didn’t go on the tour but thanks to my good friend Ken Dean, High Plains Journal, we have some photos to share! Over 60 people are here to learn about agricultural marketing, along with about another 20 of us (staff, presenters, sponsors).
Boot Camp Blogging
Now we’re talking Boot Camp Blogging! NAMA has one and of course AgWired’s blogging it. I just got in and noticed the announcement about the Agri-marketing Boot Camp Blog. Eldon, you’ve been busy. Good start. It’ll be interesting to see how it goes.
Gary Schulz Leaves International Agri-Center
Well I guess I know why Gary hasn’t been getting back to me. I’d been discussing the idea of blogging World Ag Expo with Gary Schultz who even attended the NAMA Boot Camp and my blogging class.
Universal Internet Access By 2007
I know you probably get tired of hearing me talk about farmers and the internet but I think there’s a lot of ag communications folks out there who just aren’t “getting it” yet. In fact, I dare say there’s almost a resistance to using new internet technologies to reach farmers and the ag community. Part of it is a lack of knowledge by the people doing the agrimarketing! That’s why professional development opportunities like NAMA Boot Camp are so important. But I would encourage all agrimarketers to go to other types of professional development opportunities as well.
Going To The BBS
It’s the Blog Business Summit and I’m going! I’m going to miss the start but I’ll be there for a part of it at least. And I’m missing the start to teach blogging at the NAMA Boot Camp! So, after my presentation on Thursday, it’s off to San Francisco and learning more from the people who are getting all the headlines like: Anil Dash, Shawn Gold, Molly Holzschlag, Robert Scoble, Biz Stone and of course, Steve Broback and many more. Looking forward to it.
Industry Ag News 6/20
Whether you’ve risen the ranks or are new to agri-marketing, Boot Camp has something for you. Join fellow agri-marketers of all skill levels in Kansas City, August 6–8, for a fast-paced, jam-packed crash course in how to grow and succeed as a well-rounded professional. Sign up for NAMA Boot Camp now. Brush Art Corporation, a full-service marketing agency with over …
Industry Ag News 7/26
Save your seat and wallet with Early Registration for the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit. A discounted rate of $700 is available through July 31, along with single day passes and further discounted rates for farmers, government employees, and students. Tuesday, August 6, is the last day for early bird pricing on your NAMA Boot Camp registration. Sign up now to …
Industry Ag News 7/19
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the names of individuals who hold senior staff positions in Washington, D.C. Eric Deeble has been promoted to Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Cindy Long has been promoted to Deputy Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Service and Sean Babington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Staff in the …
Industry Ag News 6/21
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) announced Joseph L. Parsons as its new Administrator as of June 16; this follows Administrator Hubert Hamer’s retirement in March. Parsons, who was Acting Administrator and before that Associate Administrator, has been serving American agriculture through NASS for more than 37 years, since joining the federal service in …