by mruberti | Nov 4, 2021 | Awards, Design, Photography, Professional Development, The ByLine, Uncategorized, What I Learned
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...
by mruberti | Nov 4, 2021 | AAEA News, Member Resources, News, The ByLine, Uncategorized
Now is the time to renew your AAEA Membership! Here are some simple ways to sign up: Click here to see what best describes your current classification. Complete the online renewal form to continue enjoying the benefits of working with our...
by mruberti | Nov 4, 2021 | Awards, Freelance, Photography, The ByLine, Uncategorized
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...
by mruberti | Oct 20, 2021 | Awards, News, Podcast, Professional Development, The ByLine, Uncategorized
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...
by mruberti | Oct 14, 2021 | AAEA News, Freelance, Professional Development, The ByLine, Uncategorized, What I Learned
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...
by mruberti | Oct 14, 2021 | AAEA News, Awards, Design, Photography, Social Media, The ByLine, Uncategorized
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...