North Central NAMA Ag Day Event

Please join the North Central Chapter as they celebrate National Ag Day by connecting local agri-marketing professionals for networking and a little bit of learning. They will be hosting a panel discussion with leaders from the livestock industry, including representatives from the Minnesota Beef Council and Minnesota Pork Board. Refreshments and light appetizers will be provided.

WHEN

Wednesday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE

broadhead. NEW collaboration space

401 1^st Ave N, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Registration is free. 

To RSVP or for more information, contact Mandi Goplen [email protected]

Mark Tuesday, March 22 on your calendar for the 30^th Celebration of Agriculture

Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Reception starting at 6PM and dinner at 7PM

You are cordially invited to join members of Cornbelt Chapter NAMA at the 30^th Annual Celebration of Agriculture.  Many members of the chapter have attended this wonderful program for years and in fact, there are Cornbelt members on this planning committee.  Thank you Luann Pisarik and Dan Weise!

There is a dinner and speaker, Dr. Lowell Catlett, Professor of Economics, Agriculture and Genetic Engineering at New Mexico State University.  His presentation “When Farmers Rule the World” should prove thought-provoking and highly entertaining.

The cost is $40 per person.

If you have questions, please contact Luann Pisarik or Patty Kisner and we hope to see you there.

SAVE THE DATE!  MoKan NAMA’s March lunch and learn speaker panel will be a MUST attend event that you will not want to miss.

Join industry leaders from 4-different disciplines as they unravel trending public perceptions.  Through the Eyes of Agriculture, hear the featured panelist’s discussion and expert viewpoints surrounding agriculture, the evolution of the industry and sourcing of food from the farm to your families.

So plan NOW to join MoKan NAMA on Tuesday, March 22^nd from 11:30 a.m. -1:00 pm.  Stay tuned as they finalize this event and update you with all the specifics.  Be on the lookout for the official invite to reserve your seat!

Help NAMA Combat Hunger, Register to Run Today

Last year 48,000 older Iowans received help through home-delivered meals from WesleyLife Meals on Wheels, more than 35,000 were left in need. The Iowa NAMA Chapter asks that you join them to stand against hunger by participating in the Cold Run for Warm Meals – a 2.5 mile run/walk benefiting WesleyLife Meals on Wheels.

When: SATURDAY
March 26, 2016

Start Time: 9:30 a.m.

Where: GRAY’S LAKE
SW Entrance 2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321

Register Now!

Celebrate your accomplishment with family, friends and other athletes at the official post-race party hosted by Confluence Brewing. Confluence will open at 9:00 a.m. for all non-runners. Registrant’s first beer will be provided free-of-charge by Confluence. Snacks will be provided and awards will begin at 10:30. All registration proceeds benefit WesleyLife Meals on Wheels.

You’re invited to the Southwest NAMA Chapter Meeting & Superior Livestock Auction Reception at the 2016 Texas Cattle Raisers Convention

Thursday, April 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

131 East Exchange Avenue, Ste. 121, Fort Worth, TX

(NAMA members will gather from 5 to 5:30 p.m. We will join the Superior Livestock Auction reception at 5:30 p.m.)

Come network with fellow NAMA members and others in the Texas agricultural industry. Thanks to Superior Livestock Auction for inviting us to its Cattle Raisers Convention Exhibitor Reception!

Please RSVP to [email protected] by March 31.

On Tuesday, March 8, Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, spoke to the Iowa NAMA Chapter at their monthly meeting at the Monsanto Facility near Huxley, Iowa.

Mr. Northey gave an update about the state of Iowa’s agriculture, and the opportunities and challenges our producers face today. He provided some great insight into the audience we, as marketers, try to reach every day.

Florida NAMA Professional members and Student members attended the Florida Ag Hall of Fame Dinner at the Florida State Fair in Tampa on February 9^th.  Producers and industry members honored included:

1)   Thomas H. Braddock from Duval County, Florida. He currently manages his cattle and timber operation while remaining active in the Florida agricultural community.

2)    Dr. Joseph C. Joyce, Gainesville, Florida served as the Senior Associate Vice President of University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for 20 plus years and will serve as Director of the IFAS Center for Leadership until his retirement later this year.

3)    Billy Kempfer is partner with his brother and family on Deer Park Ranch-Kempfer Cattle Company located in Brevard and Osceola Counties. The ranch is a diversified operation with commercial beef cattle along with Purebred Brahman and Angus.

4)    Dr. Charles F. “Chip” Hinton, Brandon, Florida grew up in Pensacola. He was a leader on numerous committees and councils for all segments of agriculture, including research, labor, environment and outreach.  Dr. Hinton’s guidance led to many advances across Florida agriculture.

Students and professional members mingled with many Florida agricultural leaders and producers.