North Central NAMA hit the road to visit Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes, MN for their September “Fall Fun” event. The farm offered activities for all ages and interests. Some hopped on the hayride or mingled through the corn maze. Others slid down the slide or sped away in the pedal carts. Attendees enjoyed tasting the farm’s famous kettle corn and connecting with peers.

In addition to the fun, they made time to learn from Waldoch Farm experts. They shared how they market the farm – both its fun events and unique products. Members also learned about the vital role of bees on the farm. A bee expert from the University of Minnesota joined the group for the evening, as well.

It was an evening of fall fun, thanks to Waldoch Farm.

The Northern Prairie NAMA Chapter hosted a social in conjunction with the Big Iron Farm Show in Fargo, ND. About 60 people attended; it offered an opportunity for NAMA members and potential members to network. The student chapters from both North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University attended and also had the opportunity to connect with each other and share ideas.

The 2019 Fall Conference, October 7-9 in St. Louis, has shattered the attendance record set in 2014. Over 200 professionals will attend the professional development sessions and networking opportunities. You can see the registration list at nama.org/fall-conference. It’s not too late to get your name on the list. Register now for the Fall Conference and Gateway Ag Tour!

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Are you entering your best work in the Best of NAMA competition? You’ll want to make sure you attend your Regional Banquet to see the winners. The dates and locations have been named for these ceremonies. Registration details will come soon. Keep checking back at https://nama.org/chapter-events

January 9 Region 2 Best of NAMA Event
Grand Street Café, Kansas City, MO

January 16 Region 3 Best of NAMA Event
Minneapolis/St. Paul

January 23 Region 4 Best of NAMA Event
Milwaukee Brewing Company, Milwaukee, WI

During the last quarter of the year, the NAMA Foundation will conduct an On-Line auction of media packages, Web related donations, and other services. Donors will be recognized in the Silent Auction area of the trade show during the 2020 Agri-Marketing Conference.

Donations Are Still Needed! To donate items to the auction, fill out the online form at https://nama.org/foundation/online-auction-pledge-form or contact Jenny Pickett at [email protected], 913-491-6500.

On Thursday, September 12th, Meredith Corporation hosted the Iowa NAMA chapter for a lunch and learn panel discussion. The panel was comprised of Dave Kurns from Successful Farming, Bob Quinn from WHO Radio’s The Big Show and Gene Lucht from Iowa Farmer Today. Panelists shared effective earned media strategies with attendees, answering questions ranging from “how to’s” to best practices for radio, weekly and monthly print and online content.