The Agricultural Media Summit is approaching real fast. It’s still not too late to register if you haven’t done so yet.

At the event, the American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) will be presenting its 2006 Distinguished Service Award to Jim Gerrish. The award recognizes “his leadership in revolutionizing beef, dairy and sheep grazing in North America.” The award, which is sponsored by Archer Daniels Midland, will be presented July 25 at the event Portland, OR. Jim spent 22 years at the University of Missouri before leaving in 2003 to found American GrazingLands Services LLC with his wife, Dawn.

I’ll be conducting an agriblogging and farm podcasting workshop on Monday morning, July 24 from 8:30 to 10am. I’m looking forward to a lively discussion as editors who attend will learn about some technology that’s created a whole new generation of “online editors.” I hope to see you there.