By ACN Member and Past Writer of the Year Miranda Reiman “To be a good writer, you’ve got to read good writing.” I once heard that somewhere and took it to heart. I read many of the good writers in this group. I read novels and non-fiction, and Bible studies. I read news and commentary. … Read More
The 2022 Ag Media Summit in Raleigh, North Carolina is now in the history books. Over – but not forgotten. The Agricultural Communicators Network (ACN) had some amazing moments at this year’s conference, from a tour of Syngenta and education from 25 professional development sessions, to “hitting the greens” and networking at the famous ParTee … Read More
By ACN “Above the Fold” Podcast Host Holly Spangler with ACN President Elect Bill Spiegel Farmers have been reading farm magazines and newspapers for nearly 200 hundred years in the U.S.They hold those beloved magazines in their hand, even calling some the “Bible of Agriculture.” In a world where more and more readers are finding those stories … Read More
By ACN Future Ag Communicators Committee Chairwoman Megan Schilling In the past week, I’ve traded fields of corn and soybeans for rolling hills of spinach and Kentucky Bluegrass. I’ve toured biogas facilities, university research plots, farm supply coops, and organic and seed crop farms. I’ve met agriculture journalists from Australia to Ireland, and all of … Read More
By ACN Association Comms SIG Co-Chairwoman Rachel Peabody On May 11, 2022, I shook hands and had my picture taken with the President of the United States. U.S. President Joe Biden smiles with members of the Illinois Soybean Association during a stop in Kankakee, Illinois on May 11, 2022. ISA Director of Communications and ACN … Read More
Already signed up and ready to head to Raleigh, North Carolina? Be sure to add these dates and times to your AMS Schedule! Raleigh Area Pre-Tours – Saturday, July 16Take a unique tour of Raleigh! From livestock and specialty crops to breweries and denim – these fun places will give you a peek into local … Read More