By Joy Crosby, Association Communications SIG Co-Chair The AAEA Association Communications SIG recently held a survey of association communication professionals to gain more information from our members on their needs and areas where education may be needed. In the fast-paced world where you are struggling to manage it all, sometimes it is nice to have … Read More
Member Resources
Internship and Scholarship Deadlines Approaching
AAEA and the Professional Improvement Foundation, along with our generous sponsors and intern host companies, have several wonderful opportunities available to collegiate agricultural communicators. You do not have to be an AAEA member to apply; please share this with any students who may be interested. 1) Internships- Two paid summer internships are available. The 2019 host companies are … Read More
PIF Renews Focus on Our Members
By Amy Roady, PIF Trustee The Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF) believes in supporting AAEA’s members by funding educational opportunities for agricultural journalists and communicators. The board recognizes that our members are changing and that creates different opportunities to serve them. We also recognize that we must be fiscally responsible. This fall, a special task force … Read More
Apply for 2019 IFAJ Alltech Young Leaders Award
By Kurt Lawton, AAEA International Committee Chair To AAEA members age 35 and younger: Deadline: February 8, 2019 The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) has opened the application process for the 2019 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders Award. Each of IFAJ’s 50 member guilds may submit one nominee for the prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding young journalists who … Read More
4 Steps for Joining a SIG
By Tyler Harris Since 2016, AAEA has offered members a chance to get involved in Special Interest Groups, or SIGs, related to their specific focus area or interests. There are currently five SIGs in total – an Editors SIG, Association Communications SIG, Freelancers SIG, Photographers SIG, and Young Professionals SIG. Want to join a SIG, … Read More
Scholarship Applications Due February 18, 2019
By Laurie Bedord Established by the National Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (NACT) in 1993 and adopted by the American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) in 2004, AAEA Agricultural Communicators Network scholarships are awarded to outstanding members of ACT for their achievements in leadership, career-related experiences, academics and service. Four scholarships will be awarded in 2019. The … Read More