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!

The clock is ticking to get your best work ready. The deadline for entries is Friday, October. 4.  Click here to access all the information you need to submit your best work.
 
If you have questions or need category clarifications, please call us at (913) 491-6500. 

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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 jennyp@nama.org, 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. 

The Ohio NAMA chapter hosted a social gathering on Wednesday, September 18, at the Ohio State Farm Science Review in London, OH with drinks and snacks provided.  A good turnout of NAMA members and other agricultural industry professionals enjoyed visiting while the traffic cleared out after the show. Mrs. Agriculture, Linda Wolf, who works with Rabo Bank, joined and shared information about her responsibilities that go along with her title.