Here are the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism award winners who were able to make it to this year’s IFAJ Congress. The award recognize the leadership potential of young members from countries belonging to the International Federation of Ag Journalist (IFAJ). Recipients each receive 1,000 Euros to support their participation at an IFAJ Congress.

Pictured are Billy Frey, far right, Alltech, and then from left, Andrea Bahrenberg, Germany; Aleksander Radovic, Serbia; Liza Berger, South Africa; Sarah Trickett, UK; Lilian Schaer, Canada; Tatjana Kren Hlebic, Slovenia.

Due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, the winners that were not present were Soledad Ricca, Argentina; Terhi Torikka, Finland; Margaret Donnelly, Ireland; and Jesus Lopez Colmenarejo, Spain.

I feel their pain. I spoke with Delta today about my flight refund which they promise within the next 6 weeks. Thanks to Billy for providing the photo. I’ll be seeing him soon in Lexington, KY for Alltech’s 26th International Animal Health and Nutrition Industry Symposium.