The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) has announced this year’s Golden ARC Awards contest is now open and public relations professionals may submit their 2016 work by April 15, 2017. Entries may be submitted in their entirety through the online portal with an entry fee of $175. Both ARC members and nonmembers are eligible, but non-member prince is and additional $190 with the first entry to become a member of the organization. Those who have not submitted an entry in the past will need to contact ARC to set up a profile at least 24 hours before entries may be accepted.

There are 46 revised categories, reflecting the evolution of agriculture and with an added focus on social media. Winners will be honored a the ARC annual meeting on June 20-22 in Sacrament, California.