Courtesy AGPR American Agri-Women (AAW) proudly presented Sara Wyant of Missouri the “American Agri-Women Journalism Award” at their recent convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Sara has been a long-time member of AAW since her work with Illinois Agri-Women in the 1980’s, and her demonstrative commitment to agriculture and AAW over time is second to none. “Sara is … Read More
By Elaine Shein, AAEA International Committee Chairwoman If you’re looking for high level professional development, an opportunity to network with peers in other countries, earn recognition for your work, and perhaps help gain guidance on your career, here is a great opportunity from the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ). The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in … Read More
The stories behind two AAEA award winning photos By Allison Jenkins, AAEA Member As soon Ross and Lorena Blount opened the door to their modest bungalow-style brick home on Central Avenue in Allerton, Iowa, I knew this photo shoot was going to be special. The college sweethearts—both now in their early 80s—welcomed me like I … Read More
By Rob Mattson, AAEA Member Trying to find a quote that adequately describes the unseen wind in the portrait “Russ Jackson,” I settled on one from author Tracy Rees: “The wind whispered secrets in its own incomprehensible language.” Now imagine being at a death metal concert, complete with mosh pits, unintelligible words and standing right … Read More
This close up shot of two handfuls of hemp was one in a series of photos taken by AAEA Member and Freelancer Martha Mintz. The image accompanied a story in John Deere’s The Furrow magazine. “Hemp Collection” received an Honorable Mention in the “Nuts and Bolts: Crops” photography category at the 2021 AAEA Communication Awards … Read More
By AAEA Podcast Host Katie Navarra Dr. Kevin Folta was one of two recipients to receive the 2021 AAEA Distinguished Service Award. Folta is a professor and chairman of the Horticultural Department at the University of Florida. Dr. Kevin Folta (middle) smiles alongside Legacy Chairman Larry Dreiling (left) and then-President Gil Gullickson as he holds … Read More