By Laurie Bedord, Future Ag Communicators Chair AAEA/The Agricultural Communicators Network is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for four scholarship opportunities for 2021. Four scholarships will be awarded in 2021 to outstanding members of ACT for their achievements in leadership, career-related experiences, academics, and service. The James Evans Scholarship is the top … Read More
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January Podcast: What’s in a Name
By Katie Navarra, AAEA Podcast Host What’s in a name? Everything. Award-winning photographer Katie Knapp talks about how she chose her business name – The Ag Photographer—and used a branding consultant to refine her business. In this episode of the Ag Communicators Network Podcast, Katie shares her insights on why freelancers need to establish a … Read More
Come, Let Us Reason Together
By Gil Gullickson, 2019-2021 AAEA/Agricultural Communicators Network president My forays into political reporting have been sporadic. One, though, stands out and makes me empathize with what some of our members who regularly cover agricultural policy have endured the last few years. I profiled a farmer-state legislator who masked his genuine legislative effectiveness with a routine … Read More
December Podcast: Branding Your Freelance Business
By Katie Navarra, AAEA Podcast Host A brand is more than a logo, website and customer service. It’s an experience based on intangible factors like emotion, authenticity and human connection that differentiates one business from another. In this episode of the Ag Communicators Network Podcast award-winning freelance writer and photographer Martha Mintz shares the strategies … Read More
2021 IFAJ-Alltech Award for Leadership
By Elaine Shein, International Committee Chair Are you 40 and under and looking for a great opportunity to be recognized internationally for some of the leadership roles you have now or had in the past? The International Federation of Journalists is accepting nominations until Dec. 18, 2020 for the IFAJ-Alltech International Award for Leadership in … Read More
The Push
Before pushing the door closed on 2020, consider giving the gift of opportunity By Julie Deering, PIF Trustee Chair I sit writing this in the early a.m. hours after being home with my recently turned 3-year-old son who has been in “jail,” formally known as quarantine, for nearly 14 days. I’d be lying if I … Read More