Iowa-grown event raises thousands for local organizations: chapter hosts another successful field to food run.The 2003 Field to Food Run, sponsored by the Iowa NAMA Na·ma n. pl. Nama or Na·mas 1. A member of a people of southwest Africa. 2. The Khoikhoin language of the Nama. Chapter, was a great success with strong participation and thousands of dollars raised for local organizations. A beautiful summer evening provided the perfect setting for the 218 participants that completed the 5K run and 1-mile walk in Johnston, IA on Friday, June 27th. "This NAMA-sponsored activity is a unique event in the central-Iowa area as the 5K run starts in the research fields of Pioneer Hi-Bred Pioneer Hi-Bred is one of the largest U.S. companies which produces hybrid seeds for agriculture. History In 1926, farm journal editor and future U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace, along with a group of Des Moines, Iowa businessmen, started the "Hi-Bred Corn Company". International, winds through city streets, and concludes in the parking lot of a Hy-Vee Food Store," says Doug Reynolds The end of the line. At the finish line, several NAMA members participated in providing an "Iowa-grown" meal for the runners, walkers and other event attendees to enjoy. The meal included turkey tenderloins, lamb kabobs, hamburgers, pork patties, yogurt, and ice cream bars. Food items were donated by: Iowa Turkey Federation, Iowa Sheep Industry Council, Iowa Beef Industry Council, Iowa Pork Producers Association, Wells Blue Bunny –  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . and Hy-Vee. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge Patty Jean Judge (born November 2, 1943 in Fort Madison, Iowa) is the current Lieutenant Governor and former Secretary of Agriculture in the U.S State of Iowa. She was elected to the office in 2006, after unsuccessfully seeking the Democratic Party nomination for the 2006 Iowa was on hand to thank the runners for their participation and ongoing support of Iowa agriculture. Secretary Judge also assisted with the presentation of awards. Prizes were presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age category as well as the overall winners. A variety of door prizes were also handed out to those in attendance. Helping promote a safe farm environment. Since its inception in 1995, the Field to Food Run has generated more than $43,000 in donations to agricultural related causes. This year's benefactors included two nonprofit organizations--the Iowa FFA FFA free fatty acids. Foundation and Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. Funds given to the Iowa FFA Foundation supported the Food Science and Technology career development event and the Enrichment Center. Proceeds given to Farm Safety 4 Just Kids will support their efforts to promote a safe farm environment to prevent health hazards, injuries and fatalities to children and youth. The support of volunteers. "The success of this year's Field to Food Run could not have been possible without the support of our corporate sponsors, including Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. of Iowa, Fitness Sports, Garst Seed Company and Hy-Vee Food Stores," says David Thompson, Iowa NAMA President. "Their generosity, along with the support of our member-volunteers, allows us to promote the importance of Iowa's agricultural industry to a consumer audience in a fun and unique way." The 2003 Field to Food Committee invested hundreds of hours to ensure a successful event. Committee members included: Mindy Williamson, Farm Safety 4 Just Kids; Lori Strum, Porter & Associates; Carrie Jorgensen, Pioneer Hi-Bred International; Eric Marzen, Successful Farming; Kristie Bray, Iowa Agriculture Development Authority; Jana Rieker, Successful Farming; Lori Thomas, Garst Seed Company; Joe Baitinger, Successful Farming; Janet Bruck, The Integer Group; and Doug Reynolds, Solutions, Inc. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mike Gustafson (MOK MOK M-ary Orthogonal Keying MOK Mobile Office Kit (cellular telephony) )--President John Deere, Lenexa, KS (913) 310-8318 Tom Taylor (GRP GRP Group GRP Group (file name extension) GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic GRP Gastrin-Releasing Peptide (biology) GRP Gross Rating Point (advertising) )--President-Elect High Plains Journal, Dodge City, KS (620) 227-1844 Tom Smull (IOA IOA Institute on Aging (University of North Carolina) IOA Institute of Acoustics IoA Institute of Astronomy IOA Indian Olympic Association IOA Islands of Adventure (Universal Studios theme park) )--Secretary/Treasurer Metro Iowa Plus, Des Moines, IA (515) 280-7234 Sheri Seger (CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) See Novell certification. ) Progressive Farmer, Chicago, IL (312) 832-0840 Stephanie Gable (MOK) Bayer CropScience, Durham, NC (919) 540-2047 Patty Travis (MIA MIA n. A member of the armed services who is reported missing following a combat mission and whose status as to injury, capture, or death is unknown. [m(issing) i(n) a(ction). ) 5MetaCom, Carmel, IN (317) 564.2008 Susie Decker (COB) Farm Progress, Marion, IA (319) 377-3080 Monte Reese (ROM) Cattlemen's Beef Promotion & Research Bd., Centennial, CO (303) 282-9890 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS * Badger (Wisconsin) Suzie Duwe (608) 845-1900 Carolinas/Virginia, Robert Ratliff (919) 481-9309 Central California NAMA, Tim Alderson (661) 834-9176 Chesapeake (Baltimore, Philadelphia) Mike Ricciuto (302) 999-5392 Chicago, Bob Schenck (847) 490-5390 Cornbelt (Quad City Area, IA, IL) Russ Parker, (319) 895-6723 Eastern (New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of ) Brad Bremer (212) 697-2600 Gateway (St. Louis) Steve Rosenbloom (314) 694-3127 Great Plains (Dodge City, Wichita) Pete Weil (620) 227-7171 Iowa (Des Moines) David Thompson (515) 677-2605 Michigan Mid-America (Indiana) Dane Parish (800) 669-4404 Midlands (Omaha) Steve Johnson (402) 492-3230 Midsouth (Memphis) Janice Person (062) 742-4280 Missouri-Kansas, Ken Dean (913) 390-9030 NAMA Cal (Los Angeles/San Diego) NAMA Pacific (San Francisco/Sacramento) Bob Foiles (910) 561-5585 North Central (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Scott Whitman (612) 240-6979 Northern Prairie (Dakotas) Cliff Meyer (701) 255-2127 Ohio, Marti Smith (614) 895-3755 Rocky Mountain (Denver) Mike Flesher Flesh´er n. 1. A butcher. A flesher on a block had laid his whittle down. - Macaulay. 2. A two-handled, convex, blunt-edged knife, for scraping hides; a fleshing knife. (970) 330-4071 Southeastern (Georgia) Mike McClellan (770) 390-9692 Southwest (Dallas/Ft. Worth/Houston) Clark Springfield (254) 876-9095 * Updated as chapter presidents are elected. COUNCILS Agri-Broadcast Management Council, Kyle Bauer (785) 632-5661 Agricultural Relations Council, Amy McDonald (254) 445-4333 Commodity Promotion Council, Monte Reese (303) 282-9890 National Agri-Marketing Association 11020 King Street, Suite 205 Overland Park, KS 66210 E-mail: agrimktg@nama.org Web Site: www.nama.org |
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