By Pam Caraway, 2021 AAEA Board Member The old county commissioner adjusted his steel gray tweed cap, took a long pull on a filter-less cigarette, then turned his perceptive gaze toward the reporter from the local daily. “What makes you different?” Before answering, my question was whether being different was a good thing, at least … Read More
Rabbits in space? Not exactly, but this well-timed photo captured by AAEA Member Rob Mattson looks like at least one bunny is ready for launch! Mattson aptly titled the image “Liftoff,” and won second place in the “Unpublished Photos” Category during the 2021 AAEA Communication Awards. Some of the judges comments included: “Whether this photo … Read More
By Mary Kendall Dixon, AAEA Membership Coordinator Social media is an ever-changing medium and keeping up to date with trends can find its way to the bottom of the to-do list. After holding a popular session at the 2021 Ag Media Summit, Missy Young, Social Media Director at broadhead, shared three different ways to elevate … Read More
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By Melanie Ruberti, AAEA Communications Coordinator If you’ve ever attended the Ag Media Summit, participated in a webinar, read the weekly ByLine newsletter, received professional development advice or won an AAEA Communications award, then thank the committee and members who provided those services and volunteered their time. Volunteer members who serve on committees are the … Read More
By AAEA Podcast Host Katie Navarra, with Special Guest AAEA 2003 Past President Betsy Freese, AAEA’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. AAEA Past President / Member Betsy Freese is the organization’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. AAEA Past President / Member Betsy Freese smiles alongside Legacy Chairman Larry Dreiling as she holds the 2021 AAEA … Read More