Big Iron NAMA Social
Join the Northern Prairie NAMA Chapter for their annual Big Iron Social! There will be a facilitated workshop on networking and how to be the most memorable person in the room, in conjunction with a round table discussion on leadership.
WHEN: Tuesday, September 11 at 5:00 to 7:00 PM
WHERE: NAMA Big Iron Social, 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078
COST: Free
Iowa NAMA September Meeting – Marketing to Women in Agriculture
Join the Iowa NAMA chapter as they kick off our 2018-2019 meetings with a luncheon featuring a “Marketing to Women in Agriculture” panel moderated by Marji Guyler-Alaniz, founder of FarmHer.
WHEN: Thursday, September 13 at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
WHERE: Nationwide Insurance, 1100 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50391
COST: Members = $25, Non-members = $35, Recent Grads/Young Professionals = $15, Students = Free
Chicago NAMA hosted nearly 15 individuals recently at The Climate Corp headquarters in downtown Chicago for a tour of the innovative company. The group also heard from Sean Arians, Director of Product Marketing: Data and Insights for The Climate Corp, about his recent returned international seminar with the Illinois Ag Leadership Program.
The seminar allowed Sean to experience agriculture and culture in key U.S. trading partners in Asia, including Hong Kong, Vietnam and Taiwan. Arians shared experiences and takeaways of how the agriculture industry is impacted, as well as the personal impact of the 14-day experience. The event concluded with a networking reception on the rooftop garden at The Climate Corp.
Join the North Central NAMA Chapter as they host the 2018 Fall Conference Ag Tour. Get a unique perspective on some of the most enterprising ag operations in the great state of Minnesota. The cost for this tour is $85 and includes breakfast and lunch. See below for a full schedule of the day’s activities.
Does this sound like a great way to start off your Fall Conference experience? Register Now!
Tuesday, September 18
Stop #1 – Faribault, MN:
Faribault Woolen Mills | Join us to learn about a true American manufacturing legend. Nestled along the Cannon River, just south of Minneapolis, a nearly 150-year-old story is still being woven. Founded in 1865, the year Lincoln died, and the Civil War ended, Faribault Woolen Mill
endures as one of the last vertical
woolen mills in America.
Stop #2 – Savage, MN:
CHS Savage Terminal | The CHS Savage Terminal was built to provide producers increased access to export markets via the Gulf of Mexico. The terminal is located at Mile 14.5 on the Minnesota River. For over 30 years, this elevator serves as a transfer terminal which also has limited storage.
Stop #3 – Falcon Heights, MN:
The Good Acre | Eat a catered lunch while hearing the inspiring story of a local food hub, The Good Acre. The company’s mission is to strengthen farmers, food makers, and communities through good food. Good Acre personnel work year-round to connect their network of growers to wholesale buyers so that farmers can turn a profit on their hard-earned harvests and focus on being stewards of the land.
If you’ll be in Boone, IA for the Farm Progress Show, make plans to join NAMA at a reception hosted by the Cornbelt and Iowa NAMA Chapters. All are welcome, so feel free to bring your colleagues.
Take a break and interact with other industry professionals on Wednesday, August 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Exhibitor Food Building. It’s located outside of Gate #6 on the south end of Sixth Street and is part of the Van Wall building. Appetizers and drinks will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Carly Cummings, (515) 210-5372 or Luann Pisarik, (319) 631-2383.
Join us for the MoKan NAMA Ag Tour on Wednesday, August 15! This is a one-day, on-farm experience where attendees will tour and learn about different nuances of agricultural operations in the surrounding area.
The tour’s first stop will be at Raasch Family Farm, an expansive corn and soybean operation that also includes Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch. Learn all about this interesting outfit. Next, the group will visit Green Dirt Farm in Weston, Missouri, where lunch will be served. This location includes the original barn, along with a dairy parlor and cheese kitchen, and reflects the owner’s commitment to bring the best sheep’s milk cheeses, yogurt and 100 percent grass-fed lamb to market. The last stop is Jowler Creek Winery, Missouri’s premier sustainable vineyard and winery. Attendees will learn about wine making and what goes into this family operation as well as a little wine tasting.
Breakfast and lunch will be served as part of the tour and is included in the cost of registration.
Cost: $75/person (same cost for members & non-members)
Dress: Casual, wear closed-toed shoes (no flipflops or heels).
Time: 7:00 AM depart from hotel, return to hotel at 4:00 PM
Please note: The MoKan Ag Tour is prior to the NAMA Boot Camp. While we hope that you’ll attend both, you do not need to be registered for Boot Camp to attend the Ag Tour. Check out the Boot Camp website for more information on both! Register today!
Are you attending the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa this year? If so, make plans to join other NAMA members at a reception hosted by the Cornbelt and Iowa NAMA Chapters.
It will be a great opportunity to take a break and interact with other NAMA members on Wednesday, August 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Exhibitor Food Building. It’s located outside of Gate #6 on the south end of Sixth Street and is part of the Van Wall building. Appetizers and drinks will be provided, compliments of the Cornbelt and Iowa Chapters.
If you have any questions, please contact Carly Cummings (carly@farmher.com, (515) 210-5372) or Luann Pisarik (luann@jlfarmakis.com, (319) 631-2383).
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