NAMA and AAEA sponsored a reception in conjunction with the 2016 Commodity Classic in New Orleans, LA, with the support of the Chesapeake and Great Plains NAMA chapters and BASF.

After hours of standing in the Trade Show, approximately 75 people took advantage of the opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow NAMA and AAEA members.

Thanks to ZimmComm New Media, LLC for the great photos! 

Everyone faces obstacles in life. The key to success is in how you respond. The 2016 Closing Keynote Speaker is living proof that you can completely transform your life. Speaking about second chances, Jim Morris’ story is a testimony that goals can be achieved, even if the odds aren’t in your favor. Jim’s inspiring rise from 35-year-old high school teacher to flame throwing major league pitcher in three months made cinematic history with the release of “The Rookie” starring Dennis Quaid. Get inspired by Jim’s story with NAMA.

Click the video below for a sneak peek at Jim Morris! #NAMA16

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The early bird registration cutoff is Monday, March 21! Make sure to register before then for the 2016 Agri-Marketing Conference on April 13-15, in Kansas City, MO.

If you haven’t booked your room at the Sheraton Crown Center yet, make sure you do so before March 21 as well! That is also the cutoff date for the hotel – if you don’t reserve a room by that date, you will not be able to save money on the NAMA room rate! The hotel is filling up so make your reservations today!

Recruit someone you know to become a NAMA member and be entered into a drawing for an iPad Mini. The Member-Get-A-Member campaign will end on April 1. The drawing will take place at the Silent Auction Area in the Connection Point of NAMA’s Annual Conference on Thursday, April 14.

Simply tell your recruit to join online and add your name and company in the box titled “Referred By.” They can also call the NAMA office (913) 491- 6500 to join; remind them to say they were referred by you.

The more members you recruit, the more your name will be entered into the drawing!

Today is the 43rd Annual National Ag Day! The Agriculture Council of America is celebrating American Agriculture with events in Washington D.C.! If you can’t make it to the Nation’s Capital to celebrate, we hope you can celebrate in your community or local NAMA Chapter!

For more information on Ag Day and to find local events, visit www.agday.org.

Happy Ag Day!

The NAMA office was notified about an awards company sending emails to our members about ordering Best of NAMA plaques. If you receive a phone call or email from SHOWMARK MEDIA, LLC, please ignore it! Do not give them any credit card or contact information as this is not a NAMA sanctioned awards company.

As always, the NAMA office will order the awards for Best of NAMA and they will be handed out at the 2016 Agri-Marketing Conference.

Date: March 15, 2016

Time: 3:00-5:00 PM

Topic: Communicating about GMO’s

Location: Firespring Offices, 1201 Infinity Court, Lincoln, NE 68512 |  Map

Communicating About GMO’s

Biotechnology is complicated. But it’s an important technology that allows farmers to produce more food with fewer pesticides, in a way that offers more protection for the environment. Farmers see it as an important tool in the larger goal of feeding a growing world population.

Some consumers see it as something to avoid. In the extreme, it’s blamed for cancer and other medical conditions. There’s a call to label foods produced using biotechnology.

This event features two scientists who work in this area:

– Dr. Tom Hoegemeyer is a University of Nebraska Adjunct Professor in Agronomy and Horticulture. But first he is a plant breeder in his family business, Hoegemeyer Hybrids.

– Dr. Tom Clemente is a Biotechnology Professor at the University of Nebraska Center for Plant Science Innovation.

– Kim Lang is Social Media Lead for the Global Farmer Network, a non-profit that engages in telling the story of ag in order that farmers be allowed to retain their technology tools.

Moderator Randy Happel, of Bader Rutter, is a long-time ag PR practitioner.

WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEETINGS OR TO RSVP TO THIS EVENT? Contact Shala Graeve at [email protected].