Part 1 in the “Above the Fold” Podcast Series By Host Kelsey Litchfield with Special Guest ACN 2002 Past President Willie Vogt In today’s world, we have the highest quality technology and gear at our fingertips. There’s always something new and shiny to try out— but there are also devices you’ll never part with, like … Read More
Part 10 in the ACN Article Series “Interview Insights” By Past President Elaine Shein In the movie “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” there is a scene when Albus Dumbledore is trying to convince professor Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts in a teaching position. When it seems the stubborn Slughorn won’t do it, Dumbledore … Read More
By ACN President Bill Spiegel Since we met in Raleigh for a wonderful Ag Media Summit in July, I’ve had this nagging feeling that I’m forgetting to do something. This week it hit me: write a column for the ByLine as the new President of the Ag Communicators Network. The first column is the easiest: … Read More
By ACN 2021 Past President Mindy Ward “You’re welcome. And thank you.” In the Disney movie Moana, that is the last line Maui or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sings in “You’re welcome.” It is my grandson’s current favorite movie and song, so I watch it on repeat. The lyrics focus on the successes of Maui … Read More
“Above the Fold” Podcast Series By Host Holly Spangler with Special Guest ACN 2012 Past President Greg Horstmeier The folks who populate farm magazines – writing and photographing stories, and putting it all together – have a deep love for the paper in their hands. But it takes more than love in 2022, as paper … Read More
Is Your Question Too Simple — Yes or No? Pt. 9 in the “Interview Insights” Article Series, by ACN Past President Elaine Shein One of the simplest of questions we ask sources can either serve as a valuable tool or a source of frustration, depending on how we wield it during an interview. Welcome to … Read More