Student NAMA
Investing in Your Future

Advancing Your Career PossibilitiesThe National Agri- Marketing Association is a great way for college students to begin their careers in agribusiness. As a student NAMA member you have unlimited resources at your fingertips to help market yourself in the industry.

  • Network with professionals in the industry
  • Develop marketing and communications skills
  • Expand your skills by serving as a chapter leader

NAMA Student Chapters
Since 1969, when the first NAMA student chapter formed at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, NAMA has grown to 34 accredited chapters and over 1,200 student members. We attribute this tremendous popularity to the variety of programs initiated to benefit the students.

Student Chapter Meetings
At local student chapter meetings, guest speakers provide valuable insight on a variety of topics including:

  • Career Development
  • Marketing
  • Motivation
  • Research and Development
  • Personal Advancement
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Sales

Membership is open to students from every discipline on campus. The goal is to complement other student clubs. NAMA student chapters cut across disciplinary lines, allowing a broad exchange of information and ideas.

Student NAMA Network
The NAMA Web site features a student section that details all upcoming student events and also posts internships available. Visit www.nama.org for more information.

Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show
 The Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade show held each spring opens the door to nationwide business contacts. Professionals in the industry, as well as students from across the globe attend this event for several reasons.

  • Meet other students and take part in scheduled activities
  • Participate in and watch the Student Marketing Competition
  • Attend educational sessions alongside the professionals
  • Network with a range of professionals in agribusiness
  • Attend the Best of NAMA and Student Awards Ceremonies

Student Marketing Competition
NAMA Student Chapter members are invited to participate in a marketing competition at the Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show. Each team develops a comprehensive marketing plan on a specific topic of their choice.

Previous topics have included seed products, marketing commodities such as consumer foods, and financial services for farmers and ranchers. Students are encouraged to seek advice from professionals and university professors when creating the plan and presentation.

The competition is judged and critiqued by professional agri-marketers. As a team member you can learn marketing and communications skills while gaining exposure to the business community. The winning team receives a traveling plaque, money for the chapter, and recognition at the conference.

Outstanding Student Chapter Competition
Student chapters present their yearly programs and activities in a comprehensive Annual Report that is judged for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award. Annual Reports are judged on excellence in programming, membership, management, fundraising, communications and career development. The winning chapter receives a traveling plaque, money for the chapter and recognition at the conference.

Scholarships
As part of the student NAMA program, scholarships are available to qualified students. The scholarships are awarded at the Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show each year.

Professional Chapters
The primary objective of the professional NAMA chapter is to foster and promote its highest standards of professional excellence in agri-marketing, part of which is devoted to encouraging marketing careers in agribusiness. Professional chapters feature meetings on agriculture, marketing, product development, individual advancement and communications. Students are invited as guests, giving you an opportunity to network.

Join a Student Chapter
If you are interested in joining NAMA’s student program, contact the chapter at your university. If you know of someone who wants to start a student chapter contact the national office at 913-491-6500.