Recruit someone you know to become a NAMA member and be entered into a drawing for a complimentary registration* to the 2019 Agri-Marketing Conference in April.

The campaign will run from February 25 through March 20. The drawing will take place March 21.

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.

Badger State Bourbon Basics

Join Badger NAMA for a tour, nosing, tasting and appetizers at the J. Henry & Sons farm where you’ll learn about the history and heritage of their bourbon, roots in agriculture, and marketing strategies which help them to deliver exceptional bourbon to the market.

WHEN: Thursday, February 28

TIME: 4:00 to 6:00 PM

WHERE: J. Henry & Sons Farm, 7794 Patton Rd., Dane, WI 53529

COST: Members: $20, Non-Members: $25, Students: $15

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Midsouth Farm & Gin Show and Student Marketing Competition Plans

Join Midsouth NAMA at the Gin Show for this year’s Student NAMA Presentation review. The Mississippi State team will join the chapter and present their product idea for the 2019 NAMA Student Marketing Competition.

WHEN: Friday, March 1

TIME: 2:30 to 3:30 PM

WHERE: Midsouth Farm & Gin Show, Memphis Cook Convention Center, 2nd Floor Meeting Rooms 202/203, Cannon Center, 255 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

NAMA Student Marketing Competition Plans

Join Southeastern NAMA as they host the student marketing teams from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and University of Tennessee – Knoxville for a critique of their presentations for the student marketing competition at the 2019 Agri-Marketing Conference.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 12

TIME: 5:30 PM

WHERE: Boehringer Ingelheim, 3239 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30096

COST: FREE

Email Michele Egan to RSVP by March 8.

National Ag Day: Ag Producer Safety, Health and Wellness

Join North Central NAMA to help celebrate National Ag Day and hear a discussion on one of the most important and hot topics in ag currently. Emily Wilmes, from the University of Minnesota Extension will be joining us to talk about ag producer safety, health, and wellness.

WHEN: Thursday, March 14

TIME: 4:30 to 6:30 PM

WHERE: The Good Acre, 1790 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, MN 55113

COST: $35

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Tour of Illinois State University’s Social Media Analytics Command Center

Join Heartland Chapter of NAMA for a tour of Illinois State University’s Social Media Analytics Command Center (SMACC) in Normal, Illinois on Friday, March 15. Attendees will meet for a Dutch-treat lunch at noon at Medici in Normal then head over to campus for the tour. Social Media is an integral communications tool for any business. But perhaps one of the most challenging aspects is staying on top of the conversations taking place. Illinois State University’s SMACC is a specialized computer lab whose primary goal is to analyze public conversations from social media outlets, popular discussion forums, and major blogs.

WHEN: Friday, March 15

TIME: 12:00 to 3:00 PM

WHERE: Illinois State University School of Communication, 100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761

COST: FREE

Email Cliff Dolbeare to register.

Cold Run for Warm Meals

Join the Iowa NAMA Chapter for their annual fundraising event at the Cold Run for Warm Meals, a 2.5 mile run or walk benefiting WesleyLife Meals on Wheels. Food insecurity is a challenge that affects an incredible amount of Iowans – over 83,000 seniors in Iowa are threatened by hunger. Join the chapter to stand against hunger in Iowa by participating in the Cold Run for Warm Meals. Register today!

WHEN: Saturday, March 30

TIME: 9:30 AM

WHERE: Gray’s Lake, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA US 50315

COST: $25 (price increases after March 1)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!