I have spoken with the leadership of both groups and AAEA about this and encouraged them to “get together.” I’ve written letters to them on the subject as well. Cindy and I firmly believe NAFB members and the organization would benefit from being part of IFAJ. IFAJ is an inclusive membership unlike NAFB or AAEA. IFAJ members are publication editors as well as broadcasters and web editors, photographers, etc. It all depends on how the country member organization defines their member requirements.

Unfortunately, like with efforts to bring NAFB into the Ag Media Summit, there are people on all sides who just don’t want to change. I’m not sure that this can ever be accomplished although I sure wish it could.