by Mary Kendall Dixon | Sep 5, 2019 | Ag Media Summit, Professional Development, The ByLine, What I Learned, Writing
By Megan Vollstedt, Agronomy and Technology Editor, Meredith Agrimedia and 2019 Cultivating Young Ag Journalist by Alltech Recipient It is over a month past the Ag Media Summit and yet the ideas, people, and lessons have been running through my mind like a catchy tune...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Apr 4, 2019 | Member Resources, The ByLine, Webinar, What I Learned
By Tyler Harris, SIG Chair Whether you’re a young professional or a seasoned ag editor or communicator, resumes have changed over the last 20 years. What used to be hard-and-fast rules may no longer be applicable in today’s job market. While the situation...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Dec 19, 2018 | The ByLine, Travel, What I Learned
By Katie Knapp “Go See. Go Listen. Go Understand. Go Learn. Go Communicate.” Alltech’s VP, Mathew Smith, used these words to start the IFAJ Young Leaders and Master Class Boot Camp this summer prior to the IFAJ Congress in The Netherlands. His five commands...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Dec 14, 2018 | Ag Media Summit, Design, The ByLine, What I Learned
By Jenna Sudol, AMS First-Time Attendee Stipend Receipient I had never met John McWade, senior staff author for Lynda.com at LinkedIn, prior to attending his session at the Ag Media Summit, although I felt I owed him a thank you. The Lynda.com library is my go-to...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Nov 20, 2018 | Ag Media Summit, The ByLine, What I Learned
By Delanie Crist, AMS First-Time Attendee Stipend Recipient My first Ag Media Summit was a wonderful experience. The midsummer getaway was a great opportunity to learn and network within the industry. The sessions were well organized and the staff did a great job...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Nov 16, 2018 | The ByLine, Travel, What I Learned
By Jennifer Carrico When someone from the United States thinks about what the beef feeding industry looks like, we think of large feedyards in the Midwest and High Plains area of our country, but when you take a look at the beef industry in the Netherlands, it’s a...