It was standing room only for the North Central chapter’s October event focused upon “Meet Your New Boss.”  The North Central chapter hosted a panel discussion in partnership with Meredith Corporation at broadhead’s 401North event space.  The concept was focused around how consumers are shaping and influencing how we purchase, buy, interact and think about our food consumption. How are millennials and Gen X impacting our thoughts on food and agriculture as a whole in the future?  Is the consumer “your new boss” in agriculture?

The panel discussions consisted of three food editors from Meredith Corporation’s food titles: Jan Miller–Better Homes and Gardens, Executive Food Editor; Hannah Agran–Midwest Living. Food Editor; and Nicole Aksamit—AllRecipes, Food Editor.  The panel discussion was moderated by Successful Farming’s Content Director, Dave Kurns.  The panel discussion helped the NAMA members and guests grasp a better understanding how each of the food editors’ audiences think, interact, purchase and cook with food. The discussion focused upon how we can work together to bring a message to both audiences on agriculture and food?  Let’s continue to have more conversations “together” like this on the future of food.

NAMA provides several opportunities for professional recognition. Do you have a candidate in mind for one, or all, of these awards? Go ahead and nominate someone today!  January 18, 2019 is the nomination deadline for the following awards. These awards will be presented at the 2019 Agri-Marketing Conference in Kansas City!

Ag Association Leader of the Year
About the Award
The Ag Association Leader of the Year award recognizes outstanding achievement in an association or commodity organization.
Click here for the online nomination form.

Agribusiness Leader of the Year
About the Award
The Agribusiness Leader of the Year award recognizes leadership achievement in agriculture and the food and fiber industry. This award attracts agribusiness leaders and leaders in private, public or academic service.
Click here for the online nomination form.

NAMA Marketer of the Year
About the Award
NAMA will recognize its active members with senior management of marketing and/or sales responsibilities with the NAMA Marketer of the Year award. This award is the most prestigious honor awarded to an active member of the association and honors outstanding accomplishments in the field of agri-marketing.
Click here for the online nomination form.

Next Gen NAMA Award
About the Award
To thrive in the future, the NAMA community needs to develop and support the next generation of members. NAMA’s Next Gen Award honors active NAMA members under 35 years of age that show great potential in the industry.
Click here for the online nomination form.

Recruit someone you know to become a NAMA member and be entered into a drawing for complimentary registration* to the Agri-Marketing Conference next April. The campaign will run from October 15 through December 15. The drawing will take place December 18.

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.

January 10
Region II Best of NAMA Event
Grand Street Cafe
Kansas City. MO

January 17
Region III Best of NAMA Event
Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel
Altoona, IA

January 24
Region IV Best of NAMA Event
Prairie St. Brewing Co.
Rockford, IL

Creating Your Personal Brand

Considerations and steps to guide personal brand development. Personal brand development describes the process and practice by which individuals and entrepreneurs differentiate themselves by identifying and articulating their unique value proposition. Whether professional or personal, personal brand is leveraged across platforms with a consistent message and image to achieve a specific goal. In this way, individuals can enhance their recognition as experts in their field, establish reputation and credibility, advance their careers, and build self-confidence.

Join presenter, Wendy Feik Pinkerton with Zoetis.

Cost: $40 NAMA Members and $50 Non-members

Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018

Time: 2:00 p.m. Central Time

Click here to register!

NAMA is providing an opportunity for you to share a presentation with the NAMA community via webinar.

Webinar topics must be both cutting edge and of current interest. Case studies showcasing strategies and results are also popular with members.

In addition to the opportunity to engage our community, webinar presenters receive recognition through pre- and post-promotion via the NAMA website, e-News and social media feeds.

If you’re interested in learning more, follow this link for additional information. But don’t let too much time go by; the deadline to submit is November 15.

Presentations submitted are in consideration for the 2019 calendar year.

NAMA and ARC will co-host a reception at the NAFB Convention, Wednesday, November 7, 2018. It will take place at the Westin Crown Center on the Garden Terrace in Kansas City from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Watch your email for more details. For more information visit the NAFB Convention website.