The “Story Behind the Story” of ACN’s 2022 Photo of the Year By ACN Member Lorne McClinton Everything that Murray Johnston and Wendy Hogarth do at Muskoka Lakes Farm and Winery in Bala, Ontario revolves around cranberries. They sell wine and other products made from the cranberries they grow on their farm and offer all … Read More
The “Story Behind the Story” ACN’s 2022 Story of the Year By ACN’s 2022 Writer of the Year Steve Werblow Some days the universe just hands you a story. Some days you have to dig for it. “Down from the Mountains” was a little bit of both. I’d been invited to speak at a press … 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
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
Here’s a look at the 2022 AMS Sessions and Events that you won’t want to miss! Pre-AMS Tours around North Carolina. The AMS Famous Welcome Party! Keynote Speakers Journalist Scott Mason, a.k.a. The “Tar Heel Traveler,” and PBS North Carolina Journalist Deborah Holt Noel! More Than 30 Hours of Instruction that includes courses on writing, social … Read More
By ACN Future Ag Communicators Chairwoman Megan Schilling The two Ag Media Summits I’ve attended so far in my career have been significant events for me. In my first year as an ag communicator, I had a lot to learn and knew it (still do, in fact). AMS was a golden opportunity to build new … Read More