“Jacqui is an experienced journalist with a strong reputation for providing readers with balanced and comprehensive coverage,” says Agri-Pulse Founder and Editor Sara Wyant. “Her expertise, drive and dedication will be valuable assets on our team and will play an integral role in growing Agri-Pulse’s already outstanding coverage.”
Fatka most recently worked as a policy editor for Farm Progress, where she covered a wide variety of topics including the farm bill, agricultural trade, federal regulations and court rulings. During her 19-year career at Farm Progress, she also covered grain and biofuels issues for the weekly newspaper Feedstuffs, providing news and insights related to the feed and protein industries.
A native of Iowa, Fatka grew up on a diversified livestock and grain farm in the southwest part of the state. She graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications and a minor in agriculture education. She currently lives with her husband and three children on a small acreage north of Columbus, Ohio. She also serves as executive secretary-treasurer for the North American Agricultural Journalists (NAAJ) where she helps coordinate member activities.
Fatka will join the Agri-Pulse editorial staff Oct. 17. Congrats to both Jacqui and Agri-Pulse!