Part 2 of the “Work-Life Balance” Article SeriesBy ACN President Mindy Ward The first thing many of us do when we start our workday is turn on the computer and check our email. For me, that was the beginning of a long, winding, time-sucking trip down the rabbit hole. With one click, then one response … Read More
Month: March 2022
The Most Important Part of an Interview
Pt. 3 in the “Interview Insights” Article SeriesBy ACN 2016 Past President Elaine Shein What do you think is the most important part of doing a successful interview? Background research? Have the right questions? The right order of questions? What about listening? Thanks to those who have joined our conversation on interviewing on ACN’s Facebook … Read More
Statement on the Ukraine War
By The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) March 10, 2022 The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) is deeply concerned for the personal safety of our friends and colleagues in Ukraine, and all the journalists and communicators who are under threat of bodily harm and professional suppression in both Ukraine and Russia as a … Read More
Tips for Launching a New Business
By Interim Podcast Host Kelsey Litchfield with Special Guests ACN Past President Holly Spangler and ACN Freelance SIG Chairwoman Kellie Lasack Striking out on your own can be an exciting and scary time for freelancers and new business owners. In this Podcast Playback, Roan Marketing and Communications Owner and ACN Freelance SIG Chairwoman Kellie Lasack … Read More
ACN “Golfers” Tee Up at the Commodity Classic!
ACN President Mindy Ward (left) lines up a hole-in-one for the organization under the watchful eye of Executive Director Samantha Kilgore (far left)! The ladies hit the green during the Ag Media Mini Golf Challenge at the 2022 Commodity Classic. The contest was sponsored by WinField United, who donated $500 dollars to ACN’s Professional Improvement … Read More
Ag Communicators Take a Bite Out of Rising Food Prices
It’s no secret the cost of feeding yourself and your families is growing more expensive by the day. But what’s behind these high prices? The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) will hold a worldwide discussion on this topic Wednesday, March 30th at 9 a.m. GMT (5 a.m. Eastern Time). Some of the questions that … Read More