I know you’ve heard me say before how beneficial involvement is in IFAJ. Getting outside our little comfort zones when you’re reporting on a global industry is something that all agricultural journalists should take time to do.

I will have to meet this guy tomorrow and find out what country he’s from and what he’s going to do with the video he was shooting of tonight’s presentations. I spoke with people from Japan, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Switzerland, The Netherlands and of course, the good old USA. Many of these people are becoming friends as we see each other at different meetings out and about.

I’m actually here representing Joann Alumbaugh on the IFAJ board since she couldn’t make it. Tomorrow I’ll provide a report of the plans we’re making to host the IFAJ Congress 2009 in Texas which will be held in conjunction with the Ag Media Summit.