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
Month: January 2021
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
Photo of the Week: Classic Sky
By Harlen Persinger, 2020 First Place Photography Winner, Rotating Theme Category Judges’ Comments Good use of framing the opening in the clouds against the wind generators on the ground. Beautiful shot of the landscape. Lots of drama in the sky. Would have liked to see a bit more detail in the foreground. A stunning image. … Read More
Come, Let Us Reason Together
By Gil Gullickson, 2020-2021 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
Photo of the Week: Highway to Husker Heaven
By Jim Patrico, DTN/The Progressive Farmer, 2020 Photo of the Year Winner Judges’ Comments This set of photos is a superb example of visual storytelling. There isn’t a weak photo in the bunch. The photographer obviously did their homework and took time and effort to not only get the big images, but the detail. Exceptional … Read More
Podcasts and Books for 2021
By Mary Kendall Dixon, AAEA Membership Coordinator New year, new you- or maybe just new things to read and listen to. I am always on the hunt for new books to read and podcasts to listen to and after a quick loop around the office asking team members for their suggestions, I found three books … Read More