On October 25, Midsouth NAMA traveled to Martin, TN to visit their student chapter. In attendance were Lesley Landry and Amy Sharp (Sullivan Branding), Dave Rhylander (consultant, retired Monsanto), Darrah Pierce (Farm Progress) and Buddy Pierce (Darrah’s husband and Louisiana farmer).

Upon arrival, the group was greeted by Dr. Racha Tewari, professor and NAMA team liaison who gave attendees a tour of the department and then visited a class. Students discussed two ideas currently being vetted by the teams in the hopes of selecting one to compete in April.

Following the class session, the professional members joined Carol Reed, Executive Director of the Northwest TN Entrepreneur Center. She shared with the team the work they do for the area, which has resulted in over 100 jobs created and millions in capital revenue for the region. Their commitment is to facilitate start-ups that have a connection to the Ag industry

Heartland NAMA’s DESTIHL Brewery tour on October 25 proved informational and a great networking opportunity, with dinner afterwards. The technology of brewing was a big part of the information shared and samples were available.

In addition to learning about DESTIHL sources of ingredients, the group learned more about Farm Progress and how they track attendees. There was also information shared about exhibitors using Bluetooth technology. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon/evening.

HEARTLAND NAMA
BREWERY TOUR AND TASTING

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (CDT)
DESTIHL Brewery
1200 Greenbriar Drive
Normal, IL 61761

A 45-minute guided private tour with beer tastings and a souvenir glass. On this complimentary $7 tour (paid by Heartland NAMA), guests will experience an up-close view of the brewery’s operations while receiving a more in-depth account of how the brewery cellars and sours some of their most sought-after beers.

Tour will include:
• Malt/grain room
• Mill room
• Brewhouse
• Fermentation lane
• Packaging area
• Cooler
• Barrelhouse
• Beer Sampling
• 10% off any merchandise purchased on the same day as the tour (beer and food excluded)

You MUST be 21+ and have a valid ID to participate. Please check-in at the Brewery Shop located on the east end of The Beer Hall at least 10-15 minutes prior to the tour.

*Brewery Tour attendees MUST wear closed toe shoes. Any guest wearing open toe shoes will not be admitted on to the tour.

You’re invited to stay afterwards for dinner (at your expense).
Email Jill Messamore to RSVP.

This month Midsouth NAMA will travel to Martin, TN to visit the student chapter and supporting faculty. Last year the chapter visited Mississippi State and found the visit very rewarding.

Wednesday, October 25th, the student and faculty groups will host the chapter for a day of touring and meet & greets.

Tentative Agenda:

• Wednesday morning departure from Memphis – approximately 8 a.m.
• Arrive in Martin, TN – approximately 10 a.m.
• 11 a.m. – attend class and address students
• Noon – Department/Campus tour followed by lunch, introductions at the NWTN Entrepreneur Center
• 2 p.m. – meet & greets as time allows
• Departure by 3 p.m. to return to Memphis by 5

There will be no cost to this event, but they would like to rely on carpooling for travel.  Please RSVP your availability and whether you would be willing to drive, or would like to ride along.

The Rocky Mountain NAMA Chapter invites you to attend the Webinar Watch Party at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association office.

Speaker: Greg Martinelli
Topic: Synergy Between Marketing & Sales to Dominate Your Market
Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017
Time: Lunch will be served at 12:00pm and webinar starts at 1:00pm
Where: 9110 E. Nichols Ave. Suite 300, Centennial, CO 80112

Lunch will be provided by the “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” Culinary Center
Please RSVP to Becca Brown at rbrown@beef.org by Friday, November 3, 2017.