About Us
Welcome to ACN
We connect agricultural communicators—editors, publishers, writers, photographers, designers, and PR professionals—through professional development and networking opportunities that meet the demands of agricultural communications.
What We Offer. Our regional workshops, international meetings, Agricultural Media Summit, and monthly newsletter, The ByLine, give you practical tools to advance your skills.
Community. ACN serves publishers, journalists, designers, and freelancers from national, regional, and independent agricultural publications across North America. We’re committed to nurturing the next generation through student scholarships, internships and full conference access.
Global Connections. As members of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists, we offer access to international competitions, the annual World Congress, and a network spanning 60 countries.
Member-Driven Excellence. Our volunteer committees and professional management team at Corner Window Communications work together to keep ACN thriving through agriculture’s evolving landscape.
Purpose and Mission
Since 1921, ACN has championed professional excellence by connecting agricultural communicators through the open exchange of ideas.
Our Mission. We provide professional development and networking for agricultural communicators—from editors and writers to photojournalists, designers, and PR professionals.
Our Commitment. True to our founders’ vision, we bring agricultural communicators together to share ideas, address challenges, and pursue continuous growth.