Cornhusker members in Omaha enjoyed starting their day at Panera Bread on Oct. 24. A small group had great conversation. Everyone was able to learn from one another during the Peer-to-Peer Q&A and each was able to take something actionable away from the meeting. Watch for information on the next Cornhusker event.

Have you entered your best work in the Best of NAMA competition? You’ll want to make sure you attend your Regional Banquet to see the winners. The dates and locations have been named for these ceremonies. Registration details will come soon. Keep checking back at https://nama.org/chapter-events

January 9 Region 2 Best of NAMA Event
Grand Street Café, Kansas City, MO

January 15 Region 3 Best of NAMA Event
Minneapolis/St. Paul

January 23 Region 4 Best of NAMA Event
Milwaukee Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI

North Central NAMA hit the road to visit Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes, MN for their September “Fall Fun” event. The farm offered activities for all ages and interests. Some hopped on the hayride or mingled through the corn maze. Others slid down the slide or sped away in the pedal carts. Attendees enjoyed tasting the farm’s famous kettle corn and connecting with peers.

In addition to the fun, they made time to learn from Waldoch Farm experts. They shared how they market the farm – both its fun events and unique products. Members also learned about the vital role of bees on the farm. A bee expert from the University of Minnesota joined the group for the evening, as well.

It was an evening of fall fun, thanks to Waldoch Farm.

The Northern Prairie NAMA Chapter hosted a social in conjunction with the Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo, ND. About 60 people attended; it offered an opportunity for NAMA members and potential members to network. The student chapters from both North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University attended and also had the opportunity to connect with each other and share ideas.

On Thursday, September 12th, Meredith Corporation hosted the Iowa NAMA chapter for a lunch and learn panel discussion. The panel was comprised of Dave Kurns from Successful Farming, Bob Quinn from WHO Radio’s The Big Show and Gene Lucht from Iowa Farmer Today. Panelists shared effective earned media strategies with attendees, answering questions ranging from “how to’s” to best practices for radio, weekly and monthly print and online content. 

The Ohio NAMA chapter hosted a social gathering on Wednesday, September 18, at the Ohio State Farm Science Review in London, OH with drinks and snacks provided.  A good turnout of NAMA members and other agricultural industry professionals enjoyed visiting while the traffic cleared out after the show. Mrs. Agriculture, Linda Wolf, who works with Rabo Bank, joined and shared information about her responsibilities that go along with her title.   

Welcome to all the new NAMA members from July 16 to present.

AT LARGE           

Elena Boxey, United Dairy Industry of Michigan

Jeff English, Think Shift

Katherine Fox, Beef Farmers of Ontario

Jennifer Kyle, Beef Farmers of Ontario

BADGER              

Madison Bloomfield, Bader Rutter

Cassie Bonner, Bader Rutter

Taylor Dei, Bader Rutter

Stephen Fong, Bader Rutter

Toby Simpkins, Bader Rutter

Sarah Zieth, Bader Rutter

CAROLINAS/VIRGINIA   

Mary Baugh, Jackson Marketing Group

Christina Blotter, Midan Marketing

Colleen Isaacson, National Agricultural Aviation Association

CHICAGO            

Manoella Alves, Zinpro Corporation

Stephanie Heusuk, Rhea + Kaiser

Lee Hillerich, Celtic Chicago

CORNBELT          

Scott Kluesner, Cornelius Seed

CORNHUSKER   

Kathleen Broniecki, Envoy, Inc.

Bailey Lisosky, Swanson Russell

Gloria Rediger, Swanson Russell

Kaila Shirey, Swanson Russell

Roxann Yarges, Swanson Russell

FLORIDA             

Adam Hensley, Helm Agro

GATEWAY

Michelle Fluty, Osborn Barr (O+B | P)

Andrew Howard , Howard Communications

HEARTLAND      

Wade Hutchens

Olivia Rahe, Burrus Seed

MIDSOUTH        

Ashleigh Almond, Frost PLLC

MISSOURI-KANSAS         

Zahcary Babbitt. Modern Litho

Molly Halter, FleishmanHillard

Katelyn Ifft, Osborn Barr (O+B | P)

Blade Mages, 502

Topanga McBride, 502

Caitlin Robb, Barkley

Melinda Tiemeyer, Compass Minerals Plant Nutrition

NORTH CENTRAL             

Samuel Johnson, Minnesota Soybean

Larissa Pfaff, Colle McVoy

OHIO    

Cheryl Vion-Hasenaur, The Andersons, Inc.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN        

Abby Tillinghast, Communication Infrastructure Group

SOUTHEASTERN              

Stevie Watson, Adisseo

SOUTHWEST     

Kayla Copus, Stoller USA

Katy Kemp, Cultivate Agency, Inc.