by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 9, 2020 | Professional Development, The ByLine, Writing
By Steve Werblow, Freelancer Even on our dullest, most I’m-not-feeling-it days, those of us lucky enough to write for a living are surrounded by inspiration. It comes to our mailboxes and inboxes in torrents. I know I’m absolutely guaranteed to get a...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 9, 2020 | Awards, Professional Development, The ByLine
By Pam Caraway, MarComm Awards Chair, Syngenta You know you are a master of communications, maybe your boss recognizes it, too. But our MarComm program now gives members a path toward proving your mastery to others with an official designation. A tiered Master of...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Mar 12, 2020 | Freelance, Professional Development, The ByLine
By Karen McMahon Five tips for working from home as a freelancer I’ve enjoyed the freedom of working from home as a freelance writer in agriculture for 17 years. The time has been split, with my first round coming many years ago when I exited the workplace as a new...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Feb 19, 2020 | Events, Professional Development, The ByLine, Travel
By Elaine Shein, AAEA Internaional Committee Chairperson For those who have been waiting to register for IFAJ 2020 Congress taking place in Denmark in June, the site will finally be open for registration on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 3 pm GMT (9 a.m. CST). Go to the...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Feb 19, 2020 | Professional Development, The ByLine, Writing
By Debra Davis, Publications Director, Alabama Farmers Federation As a writer for 35 years and an editor for nearly 25 of those, I’ve made plenty of mistakes. Fortunately, there were some excellent editors who helped make me look smarter than I was. They also helped...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Jan 22, 2020 | Ag Policy, Professional Development, The ByLine
By Wendy Brannen, ASA Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Wendy Brannen To do a quick study on successful policy engagement, let’s jump back to junior high English class and the lesson on prepositions. You remember prepositions – those words you stick...