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\"nama2010logo\"American agriculture is stronger than ever.<\/strong> In an economy where so many industries are struggling to stay afloat, agriculture is thriving. Demand and innovation are opening new markets and creating new opportunities.<\/p>\n

The 2010 Agri-Marketing Conference will help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\" take advantage of emerging markets.
\n\"\" harness the power of new media to achieve real business results.
\n\"\" learn how industry leaders are using e-mail, strategic branding and trade shows to reach customers and new clients.<\/p>\n

There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a lot to be excited about<\/strong>, but agriculture still has challenges to meet. This year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s conference is packed with workshops, remarkable keynote presentations and breakout sessions to help you get ahead in turbulent times.<\/p>\n

So please make plans now to join NAMA in the Heartland. Get energized about your career . . . Get excited about ag all over again!<\/p>\n

Marjory Walker<\/strong>, Agri-Marketing Conference Committee Chair, National Cotton Council of America<\/p>\n

Les Kahl<\/strong>, Best of NAMA Chair, AdFarm<\/p>\n

Michael DeLuca<\/strong>, Connection Point Chair, Meister Media Worldwide<\/p>\n

Curt Blades<\/strong>, Careers Committee Chair, Successful Farming<\/p>\n

PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULE<\/span>
\nTuesday, April 20 <\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Executive Committee Meeting
\n11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – ABEF Golf Outing
\n6:00-8:00 p.m. – ABEF Golf Outing Awards Reception<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – Chapter Leader Workshop
\n1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Board of Directors’ Meeting
\n1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Pre-Conference Workshop
\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – First-Timer\/Leader Reception
\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Best of NAMA Finalists’ Reception
\n5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Best of NAMA Ceremony
\n6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Best of NAMA Celebration Reception in the Connection Point<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30 – 8:45 a.m. – Omelet Feast
\n9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Opening General Session\/Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award
\n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Second General Session\/NAMA Marketer of the Year Award\/NAMA Leadership Awards
\n12:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Connection Point Luncheon
\n1:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Student Marketing Competition Finals
\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Senior Management Workshop
\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Connection Point Break
\n4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
\n5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Connection Point Closing Reception\/ABEF Silent Auction<\/p>\n

Friday, April 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:00 – 7:15 a.m. – Sunrise Walk
\n8:00 – 8:45 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
\n9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Breakout Sessions
\n10:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon – Closing Session Brunch<\/p>\n

STUDENT SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:00 Noon – 5:00 p.m. – Student Practice
\n5:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Student Orientation
\n6:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Judges’ Reception\/Orientation<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Student Marketing Competition Preliminary Heats
\n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Student Luncheon
\n12:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Student Marketing Competition Semi-Finals
\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Student Critiques<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Student Mentoring Lunch in the Connection Point
\n1:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Student Marketing Competition Finals
\n6:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Student Awards in the Connection Point
\n9:00 p.m. – 12:00 Midnight – Student Party<\/p>\n

Friday, April 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. – Student Advisors’ Meeting
\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Student Presidents’ Meeting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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