“Story Behind the Story” By ACN Member Sierra McClain The idea for this story came out of conversations I had over time with growers in the nursery industry. The anecdotes that popped up again and again hinted at Japanese-Americans having a significant impact on U.S. agriculture; certain flowers and farming methods, for example, are traced … Read More
By ACN Podcast Co-Hosts Kelsey Litchfield and Holly Spangler The secret is out! The ACN Podcast is undergoing some major renovations—some we can tell you about, and some that will have to wait. Listen as new Podcast Co-Hosts ACN Past President Holly Spangler and ACN Member Kelsey Litchfield fill you in on the big changes … Read More
By ACN Board Member Martha Mintz To be clear, this is an article on why you should immediately lock in some time on your calendar to gather and submit entries for the annual Agricultural Communicator’s Network Communication Award contest (especially MarComm folks, see below for tons of new opportunities). Why? Because when you have a … Read More
IFAJ Members pack your bags! Alltech is providing a free pass for their annual Alltech ONE Conference either in-person or virtually. The conference is May 22-24 in Lexington, Kentucky. Packed with great speakers, this is a great value for IFAJ members. Registration for the three-day conference typically costs $895 in-person or $195 for virtual access. … Read More
By ACN Past President Gil Gullickson Andy Russell didn’t know what to make of this Chuck Noll fellow. Noll, who started coaching the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969, was puzzled why the team consistently lost. It soon became apparent after he watched its game films. “The problem is you’re just not good enough,” … Read More
Nominate your peers for the 2022 ACN Distinguished Service Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award! The ACN Lifetime Achievement Award (LAA) is designed to honor current and former members of the organization, including those who may be deceased, for outstanding professional and personal achievements and leadership. The award places specific emphasis on contributions made toward … Read More