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 the 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 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm and concludes with the program at 8:00 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.

Join Iowa NAMA to Combat Hunger, Register 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. We ask that you join Iowa NAMA 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 25, 2017

Start Time: 9:30 a.m.

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

Registration:
Early registration by Feb. 28 – $25
After Feb. 28 until race day – $35

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.

National Ag Week in the Twin Cities

This March is the 44th anniversary of National Ag Week. That’s over 40 years of recognizing agriculture’s role in American life, and that’s certainly an achievement worth celebrating! Please join North Central NAMA in hosting Kevin Paap, President of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, to learn about what Minnesota farmers are focusing on in 2017 and beyond.

Featuring:

• Kevin Paap, President of the Minnesota Farm Bureau
• 30 minutes of Q&A to learn about what is impacting farmers in 2017
• Networking opportunities with other agri-marketers

WHEN:

Monday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Colle + McVoy, 400 1st Ave N Ste 700, Minneapolis, MN 55401

COST:

Free for members and non-members.

RSVP:

Please email Hannah Johnson at [email protected]