It’s time for the 2011 IFAJ games to begin. Kim Waalderbos, freelance writer, is checking us in this afternoon at my hotel. I’ve already run into several of my IFAJ friends that I haven’t seen in a couple of years.

Tonight we have a welcoming reception for participants in the pre-Congress Master Class/BootCamp. I thought I’d take advantage of some lobby wireless while my room is getting ready.

This program will get started with sessions tomorrow morning. I’m sharing duties for one of them in the afternoon. I’m looking forward to working with a diverse group of ag journalists!