by Mary Kendall Dixon | Aug 10, 2017 | Professional Development, The ByLine, What I Learned, Writing
By Emily Berger, AAEA Intern, Texas A&M University One year ago, I was sitting in a poultry barn as my life plans crumbled around me. The clucking of hundreds of hens would normally make me feel at home, but after three months of interning, I still felt...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Aug 10, 2017 | Professional Development, The ByLine, Webinar, Writing
Writing in ag can certainly be a challenge–even more so when industry specific jargon and terms get involved. What’s the best way to handle those instances when you need to follow AP, agency or publication style guidelines, but also need to use language...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Aug 4, 2017 | News, The ByLine
The 2017-2018 AAEA PIF Trustees were approved at the 2017 Annual PIF Trustee Meeting in Snowbird, Utah on Tuesday, July 25. A special thanks to the following trustees rotating off: Des Keller Harlen Persinger Jennifer Kiel The new 2017-2018 Board is as follows: Chair...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Aug 4, 2017 | News, The ByLine, Travel
A few upcoming international tours of interest, gleaned from the recent IFAJ newsletter. By Kurt Lawton, AAEA International Committee Chair Switzerland – September 22-25 Food Security, Free Trade and Sustainability press tour in Lucerne, Switzerland, it...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Aug 4, 2017 | Awards, The ByLine
Here’s a quick look at how many judges and how many points are allotted during the scoring of the AAEA Communications Awards. Important Note: All entries in all awards contests are viewed by 2 judges. Design Total Points Possible: 50 Criteria: Design (30), Concept...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Aug 4, 2017 | The ByLine, Travel, What I Learned
Big hearted, tough skinned farmers In South Africa, entrepreneurial go-getters thrive despite uncertain economic, political climate By Mike Wilson, AAEA Immediate Past President You think you have it tough running a farm business? Try doing it in South...