50 Agri-Marketers attended the “National Ag Week Luncheon” event on March 27th, hosted by the North Central Chapter. Kevin Paap, President of Minnesota Farm Bureau, shared his perspective and led a lively discussion on what Minnesota farmers are most concerned about in 2017 and beyond.
NAMA and AAEA sponsored a reception in conjunction with the 2017 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, TX, with the support of the Chesapeake, Great Plains and Rocky Mountain NAMA chapters and BASF.
After hours of standing in the Trade Show, approximately 75 people took advantage of the opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow NAMA and AAEA members.
Join the Iowa NAMA chapter for networking, lunch, and to learn from a panel of ag marketing agency experts discussing how the agency business is evolving. Learn how agencies are adapting to suit the ever-changing needs of their ag industry clients, along with an opportunity to ask the panel what you would like to know.
The panel includes:
Doug Jeske, President and owner of Meyocks, a branding and advertising agency focused on agricultural, food and health brands. Ag brands they work with include:
• AgDirect
• Agrilabs
• Dragotec USA
• Farm Credit Services of America
Pat Reese, Senior VP Media Director at Sandbox, an agency group with five locations who’s clients include large ag clients including:
• Elanco Animal Health
• John Deere Ag Equipment
• John Deere Financial
• Monsanto
• National Cattlemen Beef Association
• National Pork Producers Council
• World Pork Expo
Greg Ehm, Public Relations Director at Two Rivers Marketing, a leading B2B marketing agency based in Des Moines. Their ag clients include:
• BASF
• Bobcat
• John Deere Financial
• John Deere Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Group
• Titan Tire
• Zinpro
11:30 a.m. – Networking and Lunch
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. – Panel Discussion and Q&A
Questions? Contact Ellie Weiss or visit the website www.namaiowa.com.
| Please join the Midsouth Chapter on Tuesday, March 21st as they celebrate National Ag Day!
Register now to celebrate National Ag Day with the Commissioner Jai Templeton of the TN Department of Agriculture, local officials and the winners of this year’s annual poster contest. The poster contest is held in honor of National Ag Day as a celebration of agriculture and its producers. Nine students in 3rd through 8th grades who best illustrate the theme “Agriculture: Food for Life” are selected as winners. The winning posters are framed and displayed first in Nashville at the War Memorial Building, then on a rotating basis in the Vasco A. Smith Shelby County Administration Building, at Agricenter International, and other agricultural facilities in the Shelby County area. Midsouth NAMA is proud to partner as a sponsor for this event and we encourage all of our members to attend this special luncheon. It will be a great way to celebrate the agricultural industry in our region! When: Tuesday, March 21st 11:30 – 1pm Registration/Payment Policy: Registration ends Friday, March 17th at noon. Due to the nature of this event, no refunds will be available for cancellation. |
Cornbelt NAMA would like to invite you to the 31st Annual Celebration of Agriculture Dinner on Tuesday, March 21.
A table will be reserved for Cornbelt members. Please contact the Treasurer, Terry Reilly, by March 10.
The 2017 “Celebration” will be held at the DoubleTree Convention Complex, Exhibit Hall A, in downtown Cedar Rapids at 350 First Avenue NE.
A reception (cocktail hour) begins at 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm and concludes with the program at 8:00 pm.
This year the speaker will be Robert Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). The RFA is the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry. Collectively representing the majority of U.S. ethanol industry leaders and supports, their mission is to increase the production and use of renewable fuels and to create a dynamic, robust ethanol industry.
Tickets: $40 per person
Please contact Terry at terry.reilly@iowafarmertoday.com for reservations or call 319-398-2646 or 800-475-6655.
Hope to see you there – and please note – special parking arrangements have been negotiated so there will be no charge for attendees to park in either the Convention Center or Five Seasons ramps.
Join Iowa NAMA to Combat Hunger, Register Today!
Last year 48,000 older Iowans received help through home-delivered meals from WesleyLife Meals on Wheels, more than 35,000 were left in need. We ask that you join Iowa NAMA to stand against hunger by participating in the Cold Run for Warm Meals – a 2.5 mile run/walk benefiting WesleyLife Meals on Wheels.
When: Saturday, March 25, 2017
Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: GRAY’S LAKE
SW Entrance 2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
Registration:
Early registration by Feb. 28 – $25
After Feb. 28 until race day – $35
Celebrate your accomplishment with family, friends and other athletes at the official post-race party hosted by Confluence Brewing. Confluence will open at 9:00 a.m. for all non-runners. Registrant’s first beer will be provided free-of-charge by Confluence. Snacks will be provided and awards will begin at 10:30. All registration proceeds benefit WesleyLife Meals on Wheels.
National Ag Week in the Twin Cities
This March is the 44th anniversary of National Ag Week. That’s over 40 years of recognizing agriculture’s role in American life, and that’s certainly an achievement worth celebrating! Please join North Central NAMA in hosting Kevin Paap, President of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, to learn about what Minnesota farmers are focusing on in 2017 and beyond.
Featuring:
WHEN:
Monday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Colle + McVoy, 400 1st Ave N Ste 700, Minneapolis, MN 55401
COST:
Free for members and non-members.
RSVP:
Please email Hannah Johnson at hannah.johnson@geometry.com
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