National Ag Day: Ag Producer Safety, Health and Wellness

Join North Central NAMA to help celebrate National Ag Day and hear a discussion on one of the most important and hot topics in ag currently. Emily Wilmes, from the University of Minnesota Extension will be joining us to talk about ag producer safety, health, and wellness.

WHEN: Thursday, March 14

TIME: 4:30 to 6:30 PM

WHERE: The Good Acre, 1790 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, MN 55113

COST: $35

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Tour of Illinois State University’s Social Media Analytics Command Center

Join Heartland Chapter of NAMA for a tour of Illinois State University’s Social Media Analytics Command Center (SMACC) in Normal, Illinois on Friday, March 15. Attendees will meet for a Dutch-treat lunch at noon at Medici in Normal then head over to campus for the tour. Social Media is an integral communications tool for any business. But perhaps one of the most challenging aspects is staying on top of the conversations taking place. Illinois State University’s SMACC is a specialized computer lab whose primary goal is to analyze public conversations from social media outlets, popular discussion forums, and major blogs.

WHEN: Friday, March 15

TIME: 12:00 to 3:00 PM

WHERE: Illinois State University School of Communication, 100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761

COST: FREE

Email Cliff Dolbeare to register.

Cold Run for Warm Meals

Join the Iowa NAMA Chapter for their annual fundraising event at the Cold Run for Warm Meals, a 2.5 mile run or walk benefiting WesleyLife Meals on Wheels. Food insecurity is a challenge that affects an incredible amount of Iowans – over 83,000 seniors in Iowa are threatened by hunger. Join the chapter to stand against hunger in Iowa by participating in the Cold Run for Warm Meals. Register today!

WHEN: Saturday, March 30

TIME: 9:30 AM

WHERE: Gray’s Lake, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA US 50315

COST: $25 (price increases after March 1)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

On February 28th, Badger NAMA enjoyed networking, conversation and education at J. Henry and Sons. The Henry farm has always been known for seed corn. After a trip to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, owners Joe & Liz Henry determined they could make bourbon, because by law, 51% of the spirit must be corn. Using heirloom, red corn developed at the University of Wisconsin, Joe and Liz started to grow the red corn and after a few years were producing enough corn to make their first batch of bourbon.

All bourbon from J. Henry & Sons is aged for five years before it can be enjoyed. The marketing campaign encourages consumers to “Reward Yourself” by enjoying the premium product. During the tour, participants learned about the marketing of spirits, distribution of the bourbon and opportunities the farm has in the future.

The Mid South Farm and Gin show is a great place for Ag folks to gather. The event provided a great backdrop for Midsouth NAMA chapter members and the Mississippi State University Student Chapter to get together to hear the students pitch their latest and greatest Ag product. Veteran members, who have experience with judging the student competition, as well as newer members, provided great feedback for the students.

Attendees represented a great cross section of specialties, which provided a well-rounded critique. The meeting also provided time for the students and professional members to mingle. Thank you to the Southern Cotton Ginners for hosting.

You are invited to a joint cocktail reception hosted by NAMA, NAFB and AAEA at Commodity Classic in Orlando!

When: Friday, March 1, 2019

Where: Orange County Convention Center, Room 307 A

Time: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Stop by after the trade show closes but before you head out to dinner!
We encourage you to bring a prospective member or guest to the reception.

No cost or registration necessary.

For any questions, contact Barb Ulschmid at (952) 758-6502
or email [email protected].

Sponsorship help provided by BASF and the Florida and Rocky Mountain NAMA Chapters.

Every year at the Agri-Marketing Conference, professionals involved with selling products and services to the agricultural marketplace gather to explore the latest in techniques, trends and practices.

2019 conference will be held at the Sheraton Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City. If your target audience includes agrimarketers, you can’t afford to miss the 2019 Connection Point.

An effective, affordable marketing investment

In today’s world of voice mails and emails, the Connection Point offers a unique opportunity for face-to-face contact. Something every business can use!

Research shows a single, personal sales call can cost $500 or more. In some industries—such as ag—that can go much higher, both because of technical expertise needed and because the market is so geographically dispersed. Your participation in the Connection Point will enable you to make sales calls much more economically!

And it is a sales opportunity. In a recent study, 91% of respondents ranked trade shows as an “extremely useful” source for product purchasing information and nearly half had purchased products or services at a trade show.

Approximately 1,200 people attend the Agri-Marketing Conference each year to explore the latest ideas and insights and share what’s working for them. The Connection Point is an integral part of this event and gives you the opportunity to see—and be seen by—a high concentration of individuals who make and/or influence ag-related buying decisions.

To signup for a trade show booth at the 2019 Agri-Marketing Conference, please visit: https://nama.org/amc/connection-point-reservation-form