Are you attending the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa?  If so, join other NAMA members at a reception hosted by Cornbelt and Iowa NAMA.

It’s a great opportunity to take a break and interact with other NAMA members on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Exhibitor Food Building, which is located outside of Gate #6 on the south end of Sixth Street and part of the Van Wall building.  Appetizers and drinks will be provided (yes, adult beverages, too).

If you have any questions, please contact Patty Kisner, (319) 981-3511.

NAMA and Connectiv Agri Media Committee will co-host a reception at the NAFB Convention, Wednesday, November 9, 2016. It will take place at the Westin Crown Center on the Garden Terrace in Kansas City from 5-6 p.m. Watch your email for more details.  For more information visit the NAFB Convention website.

Join North Central NAMA and Dave Frederickson, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, for a lunch and learn in the Warehouse District!

Where:         401 North First Ave., 2nd Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55401

When: Thursday, September 15^th, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

• 11:30 a.m.: Luncheon at the North 401 Building
• 12 -1 p.m.: Commissioner Frederickson’s Presentation

Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members

Register here: http://www.nama.org/store/index.php?p=catalog&parent=24&pg=1

Please email Ashley Larson at ashleyandrealarson@gmail.com with any questions.

What:  ‘View from Inside the Beltway’ —

State of the Industry Commentary, including insights on the Upcoming Election

Who:    Mike Seyfert, Director of Government Affairs, FMC Agricultural Solutions

When:  Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016

Time:   12:00 – 2:00 pm

Where:  The NEW FMC Agricultural Solutions Bldg.
FMC Tower at Cira Centre South
2929 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

RSVP:   Debbie Clayton, deborahsclayton@gmail.com

Craft beer, summertime food favorites, perfect weather and baseball – it doesn’t get much better than that on a Friday night. Over 50 North Central Chapter NAMA members joined the 2nd annual baseball event on August 5th, hosted at the CHS Field in downtown St. Paul.  All enjoyed watching the Saint Paul Saints followed by fireworks at the conclusion of the game.

We are just one week away from the 13th Annual NAMA Boot Camp, but don’t worry, it’s not too late to register!

The 2016 Boot Camp will take place August 9-11 in Kansas City at the Sheraton Crown Center.

This event is filled with great opportunities whether you are just starting out in the working world or if you’ve been through Boot Camp many times before. If this is your first time in the agriculture business then you are in luck; you will get a beginner’s course about the business including a notebook packed with agricultural terminology, facts and case studies. If you are a more seasoned veteran, you can choose from a variety of different breakout sessions and pick the one that interests you most.

Aside from the great speakers lined up for you this year, we also have some fun scheduled into the program. The first night of Boot Camp there will be a networking reception where you’ll have the opportunity to meet a wide variety of people. In today’s working world, meeting the right people can make a huge difference in growing your career – you never know who you could meet! The next night we will have an off-site reception at Snow and Company. Enjoy some fun, forzen cocktails, beer and wine while networking with your peers.

Find a complete schedule of this year’s activities on the Boot Camp website. And be sure to sign up today so you don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities. Register online or call the NAMA office at (913) 491-6500.

The 2016 MoKan Ag Tour is the first day of NAMA’s Boot Camp. We will start bright and early on Tuesday, August 9 to make sure we can fit in all the great activities planned. The first stop will be to Heins Dairy Farm in Higginsville, MO. Next, we will visit an Ag-Power Dealership and enjoy some lunch. Then, we travel to Waverly, MO to tour Peters Orchard. Finally, we will wrap up the day at Plattner Farms in Malta Bend, MO before returning to the Sheraton in plenty of time for the kickoff events.

Breakfast and lunch will be served as part of the tour and is included in the cost of registration.

Cost:  $50/person and includes breakfast and lunch (same cost for members & non-members)

Dress: Casual, wear closed-toed shoes (no flipflops or heels).

Time:  8:00 AM depart from hotel, return to hotel at 3:00 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!