Date: March 15, 2016

Time: 3:00-5:00 PM

Topic: Communicating about GMO’s

Location: Firespring Offices, 1201 Infinity Court, Lincoln, NE 68512 |  Map

Communicating About GMO’s

Biotechnology is complicated. But it’s an important technology that allows farmers to produce more food with fewer pesticides, in a way that offers more protection for the environment. Farmers see it as an important tool in the larger goal of feeding a growing world population.

Some consumers see it as something to avoid. In the extreme, it’s blamed for cancer and other medical conditions. There’s a call to label foods produced using biotechnology.

This event features two scientists who work in this area:

- Dr. Tom Hoegemeyer is a University of Nebraska Adjunct Professor in Agronomy and Horticulture. But first he is a plant breeder in his family business, Hoegemeyer Hybrids.

- Dr. Tom Clemente is a Biotechnology Professor at the University of Nebraska Center for Plant Science Innovation.

- Kim Lang is Social Media Lead for the Global Farmer Network, a non-profit that engages in telling the story of ag in order that farmers be allowed to retain their technology tools.

Moderator Randy Happel, of Bader Rutter, is a long-time ag PR practitioner.

WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEETINGS OR TO RSVP TO THIS EVENT? Contact Shala Graeve at sgraeve@farmmarketid.com.

North Central NAMA Ag Day Event

Please join the North Central Chapter as they celebrate National Ag Day by connecting local agri-marketing professionals for networking and a little bit of learning. They will be hosting a panel discussion with leaders from the livestock industry, including representatives from the Minnesota Beef Council and Minnesota Pork Board. Refreshments and light appetizers will be provided.

WHEN

Wednesday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE

broadhead. NEW collaboration space

401 1^st Ave N, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Registration is free. 

To RSVP or for more information, contact Mandi Goplen mandi.goplen@woodruffsweitzer.com

Mark Tuesday, March 22 on your calendar for the 30^th Celebration of Agriculture

Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Reception starting at 6PM and dinner at 7PM

You are cordially invited to join members of Cornbelt Chapter NAMA at the 30^th Annual Celebration of Agriculture.  Many members of the chapter have attended this wonderful program for years and in fact, there are Cornbelt members on this planning committee.  Thank you Luann Pisarik and Dan Weise!

There is a dinner and speaker, Dr. Lowell Catlett, Professor of Economics, Agriculture and Genetic Engineering at New Mexico State University.  His presentation “When Farmers Rule the World” should prove thought-provoking and highly entertaining.

The cost is $40 per person.

If you have questions, please contact Luann Pisarik or Patty Kisner and we hope to see you there.

SAVE THE DATE!  MoKan NAMA’s March lunch and learn speaker panel will be a MUST attend event that you will not want to miss.

Join industry leaders from 4-different disciplines as they unravel trending public perceptions.  Through the Eyes of Agriculture, hear the featured panelist’s discussion and expert viewpoints surrounding agriculture, the evolution of the industry and sourcing of food from the farm to your families.

So plan NOW to join MoKan NAMA on Tuesday, March 22^nd from 11:30 a.m. -1:00 pm.  Stay tuned as they finalize this event and update you with all the specifics.  Be on the lookout for the official invite to reserve your seat!

Help NAMA Combat Hunger, Register to Run 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. The Iowa NAMA Chapter asks that you join them 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 26, 2016

Start Time: 9:30 a.m.

Where: GRAY’S LAKE
SW Entrance 2100 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321

Register Now!

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.

You’re invited to the Southwest NAMA Chapter Meeting & Superior Livestock Auction Reception at the 2016 Texas Cattle Raisers Convention

Thursday, April 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

131 East Exchange Avenue, Ste. 121, Fort Worth, TX

(NAMA members will gather from 5 to 5:30 p.m. We will join the Superior Livestock Auction reception at 5:30 p.m.)

Come network with fellow NAMA members and others in the Texas agricultural industry. Thanks to Superior Livestock Auction for inviting us to its Cattle Raisers Convention Exhibitor Reception!

Please RSVP to becky.johnson@fleishman.com by March 31.