“What I Wish I Knew in My 20’s” ACN Podcast Series with Special Guest ACN Board Member Harlen Persinger By ACN Above the Fold Podcast Host Kelsey Litchfield A freelance writer and photographer, and owner of HLensPhotos, ACN Board Member Harlen Persinger’s pictures have been published in multiple ag media publications across the U.S. and … Read More
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Meet the New ACN Podcast Hosts!
You’ve heard their voices on ACN’s revamped podcast “Above the Fold,” now meet the people behind the mics! Above the Fold covers stories and trends making headlines around the ag media industry. Spotlighting those popular topics are our knowledgeable, professional, and unshakeable Podcast Co-Hosts ACN Member Kelsey Litchfield and ACN Past President Holly Spangler. Both … Read More
Apply for the 2022 Andy Markwart Horizon Award!
ACN’s Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF) is now taking nominations for the annual Andy Markwart Horizon Award! The honor is presented to an ACN member who embodies the energy, passion, dedication, and creativity to the organization, the same way Andy did when he was a member. Sadly Andy passed away in 2006—but his legacy lives on through … Read More
How to Overcome Shyness, Anxiety, or Fear When Asking Questions
Pt. 6 in the “Interview Insights” Article Series By ACN Past President Elaine Shein Maybe it’s a good thing I didn’t know at the time what my high school guidance counselor really thought of my goal to go to university to be a journalist. Years later, he told a former roommate of mine he was … Read More
Success and Relationships are Intertwined
By ACN Member Todd Fitchette I chose to study journalism in college with the money Uncle Sam helped me save. Perhaps I should have interviewed a few newspaper reporters early on and chose a better paying path, but I may be richer today for the relationships built over time. The Fresno County Farm Bureau in … Read More
“You Might Be Rejected at First, But Keep Trying.”
Pt. 1 of “What I Wish I Knew in My 20’s” ACN Podcast Series By ACN Above the Fold Podcast Host Kelsey Litchfield In part one of the “What I Wish I Knew in My 20’s” ACN Podcast Series, Past President Betsy Freese shares some of the challenges of starting a career with Host Kelsey … Read More