Name: Caleb Hicks School: Auburn University Major: Agricultural Communications Classification: Senior What are your career aspirations? After graduation, I would love to stay in the agriculture industry promoting the importance of agriculture, while learning more about this great industry. Why did you join AAEA? I joined AAEA because I had several friends join, and they told me … Read More
Month: April 2018
Summon the Heroes! Nominate Them for a Special Award
By Larry Dreiling, Legacy Committee Chairman The theme often heard during the Olympics broadcast is John Williams’ “Summon The Heroes.” It’s time for AAEA to summon the heroes for nomination as recipients of the Distinguished Service Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to non-members of AAEA who have demonstrated outstanding … Read More
Inside the Boardroom
By Julie Deering, AAEA President Last Friday, April 13, AAEA – the Agricultural Communicators Network Board of Directors met in Kansas City for its spring meeting. I’m proud to say this is a working board that isn’t afraid to tackle tough issues, that thinks about the short- and long-term impacts of decisions made, and that … Read More
How Jim Patrico Created His Favorite Image
By Katie Knapp, The Ag Photographer AAEA has long given the award of Master Photographer. As the chair of the new Photography Special Interest Group, I asked a few who have earned the award questions so we can all learn a little more from them. Their answers will be published over the coming weeks here … Read More
Katie Knapp named 2018 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leader
Congratulations to our 2018 AAEA Young Leader Katie Knapp, The Ag Photographer, who received an international award this week! IFAJ/Alltech Young Leader Program The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) announced the recipients of the 2018 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award. This year’s program, sponsored by Alltech, honors 10 young agricultural journalists and … Read More
Meet Our Student Members: Emily Berger
Name: Emily Berger School: Texas A&M University Major: Poultry Science, Agricultural Communications & Journalism Classification: Senior (graduating May 2018) What are your career aspirations? I’ve been writing since childhood and would be happiest in any career where I can continue to write. My internship with Farm Journal Media last summer allowed me to experience all … Read More