New Member List:
Welcome our New Members for January 2016:

AT LARGE
Ashley Larson, The Lacek Group
Harriet Wegmeyer, Nutrients for Life Foundation

BADGER
Dominique Breunig, ABS Global
Melinda Goodman, FullTilt Marketing
Ariel Hellenbrand, Badgerland Financial
Amanda Wollin, ABS Global

CHICAGO
Bob Rekuc, Farm Journal Media

CORNBELT
Kelly Kowal, DuPont Pioneer
Jennifer Lincoln, Kent Nutrition Group

FLORIDA
Phoebe Moll, AgAmerica Lending

GATEWAY
Amanda Brule, HLK

HEARTLAND
Erin Cleary, Illinois Pork Producers Association

IOWA
Brad Hayes, Peoples Company
Carrie Horsley, National Pork Board
Katie Olthoff, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association

MID-AMERICA
Brian Dorn, ITA Group
Abbey Ramirez, Farm Credit Mid-America

MIDSOUTH
Cindy Brewer, LEO Events

MISSOURI-KANSAS
Leanne Campbell, Woodruff Sweitzer
Kelsey Mortimer, Sage

NORTH CENTRAL
Isaac Anderson, Centra Sota Co-Op
Nancy Schmidt, VistaComm

OHIO
Ralph Cutcher, Brick House Partners

SOUTHEASTERN
Amanda Murphy, F-R-M Feeds
Kristopher Scott, Merial

WESTERN PACIFIC
Nancy Hood, Marrone Biol Innovations
Jessica Samler, Gowan Company
Samuel Tekunoff, ORO AGRI

Deadline February 15, 2016

To recognize the contributions of the hundreds of volunteers and leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities who are dedicated to increasing public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in our society, the Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award will be presented to an outstanding individual who has contributed as an advocate for communications between farm and city.

—The nominee can be any person over 21 years of age.

—Current members of the Agriculture Council of America Board of Directors are not eligible.

—The person may be nominated by anyone active in agriculture.

—The completed application should be forwarded to the the Agriculture Council of America via email at [email protected] or submitted online at www.agday.org by February 15, 2016.

—A three-member committee, including at least one member of the ACA Board of Directors will judge the applications and select the recipient.

—The award will be presented at the National Ag Day Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2016.

—The winner will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses to attend the annual Farm-City event to receive the award including coach airfare or mileage for reasonable driving distance, 2 nights hotel room and a $50 per diem for meals and other expenses.

The Charles Eastin Outstanding Service Award is named in honor of Charles “Charlie” Eastin, DVM, who passed away at the age of 86 on January 28, 2011. Dr. Eastin played an important role as a board member of the National Farm-City Council for many years. He served as the 35th Chairman of the NFCC from 1992-1994 and through the years, has chaired and served on many committees. Through his efforts, Lexington, Kentucky hosted a NFCC National Conference in the early 1990’s. As chairman of the Rural Urban Committee, he worked to build and maintain collaboration between the Lexington Rotary Club and University of Kentucky to host activities to further National Farm-City Council goals during Farm-City Week every year.

Charlie’s passion and dedication will continue to inspire those who work on behalf of promoting a greater understanding between rural and urban folk. The award’s tradition continues with the acquisition of the Farm City Council by the Agriculture Council of America. The Agriculture Council of America is privileged to present this award in his honor.

Follow these links to view the Guidelines and to submit an application. 

Hang on to your cowboy hats!

Join North Central NAMA when the World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to Xcel Energy Center. Come early and kick up your boots to enjoy a social hour in their private suite TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $35 for NAMA members, $50 for non-members.

Click here to register. Or, go to the chapter’s Facebook page to register:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1121301197882805/.

Questions can be directed to Marcus Hasheider at [email protected].

Free event! Appetizers and two drink tickets will be provided.

REGISTER NOW!

Questions? Contact Ellie Weiss or visit our new website www.namaiowa.com.

Join other NAMA members and sign up now for the Florida Ag Hall of Fame Banquet, to be held on:

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Reception: 5:30 p.m.

Dinner and program: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Center, Tampa, Florida

Cost: $60.00 per person

Register:  http://floridaaghalloffame.org/annual-banquet-and-ceremony/

Order your tickets now as this extremely popular event fills up fast.  This year’s inductees are:

Thomas H. Braddock

Dr. Joseph C. Joyce

Billy Kempfer

Dr. Charles F. “Chip” Hinton