AAW Spotlight: Interview With Jannell Lagein

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As I noted on Monday, I completed the American Agri-Women – Syngenta “Leadership At Its Best” Conference in Greensboro, North Carolina and I am posting interviews with other participants in the conference.  Today’s interview is with the North Dakota firecracker (and ranch wife) Jannell Lagein. 1.  Please explain your connection ot the agriculture industry. I was born and rased on a …

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AAW Spotlight: Interview with Mary Meinhart

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If you recall, last fall I did several interviews with several other members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) leadership board.  In case you missed it, you can go back and read the interviews with Brandon Carlson, Dustin Dean, Holly Foster (Part I and Part II), and Ben Neale.  I am still on the YPC leadership …

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AAW-Syngenta “Leadership At Its Best” Conference

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I spent last week in Greensboro, North Carolina at the American Agri-Women (“AAW”) – Syngenta “Leadership At Its Best” Conference.  It was a great week and I had a nice time getting to know other AAW members.  I was invited to participate on behalf of New York Agri-Women.  Female leadership in the agriculture industry is so important.  If you don’t …

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Back from the Finger Lakes Wine Tour with New York Agri-Women

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I am back from the New York Agri-Women (@NYAgriWomen) Finger Lakes Wine Tour at Fox Run Vineyards in Penn Yan, New York.  Had a great weekend up in the Finger Lakes exploring the countryside and meeting New York women involved with the agriculture industry.  I am continually amazed on the diversity of New York agriculture.  We got a tour of Fox Run Vineyards and enjoyed …

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AAW Currently Having Mid-Year Meeting in Denver

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Women involved in the agriculture industry from coast-to-coast are gathered in Denver, Colorado today for the Mid-Year Meeting of the American Agri-Women (“AAW”).  I was hoping that I would be able to break away for the conference (and some time for fresh air in the mountains); unfortunately my caseload is keeping me here in NYC.  After reviewing the agenda, I am …

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“Farmers Fight… Farmers Fight…”

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“Fight! Fight! Farmers, Farmers Fight!” If you have ever been to a Texas A & M football game, you have most likely heard this “yell” followed by a “Whooop!” (Please note that Aggies don’t “cheer”- we have “yell” leaders in Aggieland).  If you didn’t know, I’m a proud Fightin’ Texas Aggie and have very fond memories saying this yell while watching the Ags play …

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New York Agri-Women To Host Reception and Tours in NYC June 16-18th

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I’m very excited to announce details of the first annual reception and New York agriculture spotlight hosted by the New York Agri-Women on June 16-18th.  Several representatives from the national organization American Agri-Women (“AAW”) (@Women4Ag) will be zippng up to NYC after their annual legislative efforts on Capitol Hill.  New York Agri-Women is the new state affiliate of AWW and we’re …

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New York Agri-Women To Host Finger Lakes Wine Tour

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The New York Agri-Women, a new state affiliate of American Agri-Women, will be hosting a wine tour on April 17th at the Fox Run Vineyards located at 670 Route 14 in Penn Yan, New York.  New York Agri-Women will be meeting around 11:30 am that day in the cafe and will tour the vineyard at noon.  There will be a wine tasting at 12:45pm.  …

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Will Be a Panelist at the Sigma Alpha/Alpha Gamma Rho Leadership Seminar

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I have been asked to be a panelist to speak on agriculture law and policy issues at the Sigma Alpha/Alpha Gamma Rho Leadership Seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 20th from 1:15 to 2:45 pm at the Holiday Inn – Historic District Hotel located at 400 Arch Street.  I’m really excited about this event for a few reasons. First of …

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Update from NCBA Convention

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I can’t believe that I’m not in San Antonio right now!  I couldn’t make it for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Annual Convention and Trade Show this year since I had to be in court yesterday in Brooklyn.  I have been keeping up on convention happenings by following tweets from #NCBA10.  Yesterday, NCBA’s Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) relected a fresh slate of …

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Back from the NYBPA Annual Meeting

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Had a great time at the New York Beef Producers’ Association‘s (“NYBPA”) annual meeting in Syracuse, New York.  It was so wonderful to meet several cattle producers here in this beautiful state and I look forward to making some farm visits this spring and summer.  I was overwhelmed by the welcoming spirit of New York cattle producers.  It’s part of what I …

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NYBPA Annual Meeting & Feeder/Winter Management Conference

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I am looking forward to the upcoming New York Beef Producers’ Association (“NYBPA”) Annual Meeting & Feeder/Winter Mangement Conference January 22-24th at the Holiday Inn (Carrier Circle) in Syracuse, New York.  If you’ve been following this blog, I certainly don’t hide the fact that I’m very passionate about the beef business.  I am looking forward to meeting more New York …

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