Sneak Peek at the Second Keynote Speaker

Written by NAMA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 , 10:23 am

Bruce Tulgan will share his four essential elements on how to have a more successful relationship with your supervisor and your employees. Now that’s what we call “Going Big.”

Click the video below to watch a sneak peek of Bruce Tulgan’s presentation. Register now! 

Find out more information on the 2017 Agri-Marketing Conference online. #NAMA17

Win a Free Conference Registration

Written by NAMA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 , 10:23 am

Recruit someone you know to become a NAMA member and be entered into a drawing for a complimentary registration* to the 2017 Agri-Marketing Conference in April. The campaign will run from February 16 through March 15. The drawing will take place March 16.

Simply tell your recruit to join at nama.org and add your name and company in the box titled “Referred by.”

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

*Registration is non-transferable.

NAMA Webinar: Understanding the Next Generation of Farmers

Written by NAMA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 , 10:22 am

Understanding the Next Generation of Farmers

Join Jan Johnson, Millennium Research, and NAMA on Thursday, February 23 for the first in a monthly series of NAMA webinars for 2017.

Millennium Research’s Young Farmers Study is a comprehensive look at a continuing study started one year ago, and includes previously-unreleased findings from the company’s other publicly available work for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the Farmer Speaks panel. The study combines primary and secondary research with social media mining and ethnography, as well as Millennium’s proprietary Empathic Method™ of gaining superior market insight. You will learn: What messages and mediums appeal to this generation’s unique perspective on agriculture?

Jan Johnson is president of Millennium Research, a boutique marketing insights firm that helps agribusiness companies design better products and communicate more successfully with farmer customers and other outdoor entrepreneurs, using the proprietary six-step Empathic Method.  This year marks the company’s 20 year anniversary.

Date:
Thursday, February 23
Times:
2:30 p.m. Eastern
1:30 p.m. Central
12:30 p.m. Mountain
11:30 a.m. PacificCost:  
Members: $40
Non-Members: $50

Click here to register for this webinar!

National Ag Day is Next Month

Written by NAMA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 , 10:22 am

The 2017 National Ag Day is next month! See below for a schedule of all 2017 Ag Day activities. We hope to see you in D.C.!

Tuesday, March 21
Press Club Event
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Panel Discussion
Smart Farming: Producing Sustainable, Nutritious Food for Life

Moderator: Greg Horstmeier, DTN/The Progressive Farmer

Panelists:
Chip Bowling, NCGA Chairman, USFRA Vice Chair, Maryland Crop Farmer
Lauren Schwab, USFRA Face of Farming & Ranching, Ohio Pig Farmer
Dr. Bob Young, American Farm Bureau Federation
Beverly Flores, John Deere

Contest Winners & Outstanding Young Farmers Honored

Sponsored by AAEA, NAFB & USFRA
Click here to RSVP. 

Taste of Ag Reception
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Capitol Visitor Center
Click here to RSVP.

Room Block:
Hyatt Place Washington, DC/US Capitol
33 New York Avenue, Washington, DC 20002
T: (202) 289 5599  F: (202) 289 5591
Room rate: $229
Cutoff Date: February 27
Click here to reserve a room.

Find out more information about National Ag Day at www.agday.org!

Join NAMA & AAEA at Commodity Classic

Written by NAMA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 , 10:22 am

You are invited to a joint cocktail reception hosted by the
American Agricultural Editors’ Association and the National Agri-Marketing Association at Commodity Classic in San Antonio!

When: Friday, March 3, 2017

Where: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Room 004

Time: 4:30 – 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 Courtney Jackson, (706) 407-2550 or email [email protected].

Sponsorship help provided by BASF and
NAMA’s Chesapeake, Great Plains, & Rocky Mountain Chapters.

           

Cornbelt Chapter Event

Written by NAMA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 , 10:22 am

Cornbelt NAMA would like to invite you to the 31st Annual Celebration of Agriculture Dinner on Tuesday, March 21.

A table will be reserved for Cornbelt members.  Please contact our Treasurer, Terry Reilly, by March 10.

The 2017 “Celebration” will be held at the DoubleTree Convention Complex, Exhibit Hall A, in downtown Cedar Rapids at 350 First Avenue NE.

A reception (cocktail hour) begins at 6 pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm and concludes with the program at 8 pm.

This year the speaker will be Robert Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).  The RFA is the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry.  Collectively representing the majority of U.S. ethanol industry leaders and supports, their mission is to increase the production and use of renewable fuels and to create a dynamic, robust ethanol industry.

Tickets: $40 per person

Please contact Terry at [email protected] for reservations or call 319-398-2646 or 800-475-6655.

Hope to see you there – and please note – special parking arrangements have been negotiated so there will be no charge for attendees to park in either the Convention Center or Five Seasons ramps.

Badger Chapter Event

Written by NAMA on Thursday, February 16, 2017 , 10:22 am

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