2019 NAFDMA’s current lack of judgement.

Really? Again? Shouldn't you know better by now than to do THAT? Hey Gang, I don't know what's happening, but the current board and staff of NAFDMA are showing a real lack of good judgment. I came to NAFDMA for the first time in 1999's convention when I was 24 years old. I had been asked to speak about Public Relations, which I thought I could do well. Upon arrival, I found out I was speaking after Jane Eckert, media professional, consultant and, then, actively involved with one of the largest farm market operations in the industry. I was terrified. My presentation went OK,…
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Take it when you can get it.

Hey, Take it when you can get it.. In parenting, as in life, I find that you have to take it when you can get it. I don’t know about you, but my kids are in every activity: Soccer, symphony, marching band, chorus, youth group, working on the farm, vocal ensembles, private instrument lessons, NJHS, student council, and on and on and on. As a parent, when I can get a night to watch a TV show with my son, I take it. When I can take my teenage daughter out to each, I take it. When my wife and I get to go…
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