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
By Dee Weeda, AAEA Member Reflecting on my career, every cliché in the book comes to mind, and ironically each one is true. If I could talk to my younger self, I’d start by saying, “Experience is the best teacher, if you pay attention!” Here are the lessons I’ve learned from hiring freelancers and from … Read More
By Jamie Cole, AAEA 2021-22 Board of Directors Member I remember a couple of years ago having a discussion with a fellow member about my slow, inevitable slide to the “dark side.” I think I was a little bummed—just being honest here—about my “member status” changing within the organization after 20-plus years of membership. I … Read More
It’s hard to tell who’s the G.O.A.T. in this pack! All kidding aside, the true winner is AAEA Member Allison Jenkins. Jenkins won second place for the image in the “Portrait / Personality” Photography category during the 2021 AAEA Communication Awards. She titled the picture “Me and My Kids.” Some of the judges comments included: … Read More
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (UGA CAES) Alumni Association recently awarded two AAEA – The Ag Communicators Network (ACN) members with distinguished achievement awards. Samantha Kilgore, AAEA Executive Director Samantha Kilgore, ACN Executive Director, will receive the 2021 Young Alumni Achievement Award. The honor recognizes UGA CAES alumni, 40 years … Read More
By Kenna Rathai, 2022 AMS Steering Committee Chair Are you sitting down? The 2022 Ag Media Summit is NOT the last week in July or the first week in August. It’s July 16-20. Some of you are cheering right now because you’ll be able to make your county fair, get kids ready for school and … Read More