By Julie Deering, PIF Chair One might say AAEA members are particularly business astute and work closely with their financial advisors for the best tax scenario. On the other hand, one might argue that we have members who are particularly charitably minded. How ever you like to think of it, I’m pleased to report that … Read More
Lessons Learned: 40 Years of Ag Photography
By Cynthia Clanton If you’re too young to remember flash bulbs, you may not realize how much photography has changed over the last four decades. No one knows those changes better than seasoned imagemaker and long-time AAEA member David Lundquist. As David steps into retirement after 40-plus years behind the camera at CHS, we quizzed … Read More
January Webinar: Covering Climate Change
By Tyler Harris, SIG Chair Click here to watch! As ag editors, many of us have been there. It often happens when you’re reporting on a climate or extreme weather-related topic: someone – maybe even the person you’re interviewing – questions the validity of climate science. Other times, it comes in an email or message … Read More
International Committee and IFAJ Update
By Elaine Shein, International Committee Chair Now’s the time to think of some great professional development opportunities coming up, thanks to the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists. As a member of the Agricultural Communicator’s Network (ACN), each of you is also a member of IFAJ and can apply for these opportunities. First, there’s The IFAJ-Caterpillar … Read More
Last Chance to Apply for the IFAJ-Caterpillar Development Bursary Fund
By Elaine Shein International Committee Chair Ever thought of an agricultural journalism project you’d like to do, but didn’t have the opportunity and especially the funds to do it? The IFAJ-Caterpillar Development Bursary Fund provides a great opportunity as it encourages International Federation of Agricultural Journalists members to pursue the extraordinary in search of personal … Read More
December Podcast: Everybody is a Communicator with Shay Foulk
By Kelsey Litchfield, Podcast Host CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON ITUNES CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ON PODBEAN AND NOW ALSO ON GOOGLE PLAY! AND NOW ON SPOTIFY! I’ve only known Shay for a couple years, but I can tell you he’s a fantastic communicator. He gets it! Shay knows his target audience, has a purpose … Read More