Third annual NAMA boot camp scheduled.The National Agri-Marketing Association will host their third annual Boot Camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment. , August 22-24, in Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). . "The 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. Boot Camp is an excellent opportunity for people in the industry to learn more about agriculture and more about marketing. The goal is to help industry professionals do their jobs better," says Colleen col·leen n. An Irish girl. [Irish Gaelic cailín, diminutive of caile, girl, from Old Irish. Gerke, John Deere Agricultural Marketing Center and chair of this year's NAMA Boot Camp Committee. The event will kick off on Tuesday, August 22, with an optional Ag Tour sponsored and coordinated by the MoKan NAMA Chapter. The tour will feature a visit to the Kansas City Board of Trade Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) The U.S.-based futures and options exchange for no. 2 red wheat futures and, options, Value Line Index futures and Mini Value Line futures and options. , two farming operations and an agricultural retailer. Attendees will then head back to the hotel for a reception, dinner and a producer panel that evening. On August 23, the morning will begin with a discussion on Ag Policy by a representative from USDA USDA, n.pr See United States Department of Agriculture. Rural Development. This session will outline what's going on What's Going On is a record by American soul singer Marvin Gaye. Released on May 21, 1971 (see 1971 in music), What's Going On reflected the beginning of a new trend in soul music. in ag policy and how it relates to industry jobs on a day-to-day basis. Other general sessions that day include a presentation on Business to Business Marketing. There will also be six breakout presentations that day that attendees can pick and choose from. Breakout session topics include: A Year in the Life of a Crop Producer A Year in the Life of a Livestock Producer Internal Marketing Tools Working with Checkoff Boards Evaluating Media and Measuring ROI Dealing with Activists Wednesday will wrap up with a relaxing poolside reception. On Thursday, August 24, there will be a client panel and an agency panel discussion. The event will close with a presentation on The Future of Agriculture by Hugh Whaley, Osborn & Barr Communications. In addition to the sessions, there will be important time for attendees to network during the breaks and receptions. "The Boot Camp is a great opportunity for those who want to learn more about ag and more about marketing, agriculture and issues affecting both areas," says Gerke. "While the event is geared towards midlevel mid·lev·el n. The middle stage or level, as in a series, course of action, or career. ag marketers, it is also a great opportunity for a 'refresher' course." In addition to all the presentations, attendees take home a large binder filled with speaker presentations and ag facts. The binder serves as a valuable reference tool. Last year's Boot Camp drew almost 100 ag marketers and gained the organization several new members. For more information or to register, visit www.nama.org. |
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