How To Justify the Cost of AMS 2023 Registration

By Ashlyn Rochester, Communications Specialist

Ag Media Summit is happening from July 30 to August 2, and we want to see you there! Early bird pricing is available until July 7 for a discounted member price of $480.  So -do you need to sell your attendance to your boss? Or understand why you should attend and pay the registration fee?

Attend for the speakers, attend for the people, and attend for the unmatched experience.

1. The Speakers

Your registration at AMS this year guarantees hours of education and networking. If you haven’t checked the schedule yet, view it here. This year we feature big and local California names such as Karen Ross, the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Mike Wade from California Farm Water Coalition, Dan Keppen as a Senior Representative of the Coachella Valley Water District, and local Palm Springs photographer Rand Larson.

We have educational topics ranging from public relations and marketing to photography, design, and writing, so there is someone for everyone to learn from! We maximize your time with us with a few panels: Newsmaker – Water Management Panel for those curious about drought and water use and Public Relations Challenge & Success Stories from four women in the Public Relations industry.

2. The People

Did you know that ag communications and media professionals from around the country attend this event? From Farm Progress to Certified Angus Beef, Terrain to John Deere, the agriculture and the ag media industry will be there.  If you’re passionate about photography, you’ll find your people here. If you love writing and journalism, you’ll certainly make friends. And most importantly, if you’re looking to advance in the ag journalism industry – this is where you’ll find terrific mentors through our networking and educational sessions.

3. The Experience

On Sunday night, Ag Media Summit will begin the summit with a themed welcome party so you can make those first new contacts.  With special guests like Marilyn Monroe and a sponsor like John Deere- -this is a can’t-miss opening event!  After premier sessions and delicious food on Monday and Tuesday, we’ll adjourn the conference with the closing banquet and area tours.  The closing banquet is where we reveal the award winners for Lifetime Achievement Award, Distinguished Service Award, and “of The Year Awards” for photographer, writer, designer, etc. The banquet also includes a dinner which is being sponsored by Certified Angus Beef. You’ll come away full and inspired!

Then on Wednesday, for an additional fee, you can attend one of our California Ag Tours! Read more about them here.

Have we convinced you?  Take advantage of the early bird pricing by registering here!