Sue LaBarbera has been promoted to management supervisor at Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications.
Remembering Sonja Hillgren
I just learned that Sonja Hillgren, senior vice president/editorial for Farm Journal Media, just passed away after a battle with cancer. This is sad news. All of us involved in agricultural communications will sincerely miss Sonja.
Since I’m sure many of you knew Sonja I’m posting the obituary that was forwarded as well.
SONJA HILLGREN of Philadelphia on December 19, 2006, she was the loving wife of Bruce T. Downs, also survived by her sister Annette M. Bray (William L.) of Richfield, MN, brother John A. Hillgren (Shirly J.) of Sioux Falls, SD and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, 11:30 A.M. on Friday, December 22, 2006. Int. Hills of Rest Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD. In her memory, donations to the Church (address above) would be appreciated. Oliver H. Bair Co. 610-446-8585
World Ag Expo is 40
In case you didn’t know it, the World Ag Expo is turning 40. That’s not old though, I’m here to tell you.
You Can Feed Your Zune
For those of you (like me) who were wondering why Microsoft would spend millions pushing a digital audio player that doesn’t let you auto subscribe to podcasts – wonder no more. Now you can FeedYourZune.
FeedYourZune is the perfect companion software for your new Zune Player from Microsoft! And it’s 100% FREE to download and use! FeedYourZune is a full featured RSS reader and Podcast Media Player.
I wonder why they didn’t do this to start with and bundle it in the software that comes with the Zune.
My Niche is Barbeque
To me, barbeque is a niche product and one I really enjoy. I’m not sure that’s exactly what NichePork has in mind though. But to find out I could attend the NichePork Pork Producer Conference on Jan. 23, 2007, at the Ramada Conference Center in Bryan-Montpelier, Ohio.
Midday News On Brownfield
Proving that they haven’t had enough programs to produce at Brownfield, they’re going to start something new.
Cotton Board Members Announced
It’s a job keeping up with all the appointments to all the commodity organizations that USDA is involved with. Here’s the latest on the Cotton Board. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced the appointment of eight members and eight alternate members.
Farm Aid Holiday Greetings
How about another holiday card?
We can’t have enough holiday cheer now can we?
This one is from Farm Aid.
You can still find information about their 2006 concert.
Anyone else have a card they’d like to share?
Holiday Greetings From Croplife America
Here’s the latest ecard to come in the email.
This one’s from CropLife America.
I really like this one. Someone put some time and effort into it.
Thanks Grace.
Message From Mari
I just heard from Mari Bjørke, head of the organizing committee for this summer’s International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress in Norway. She sent along a bunch of photos too like this one featuring a bunch of us Americans.
Mari sent along a holiday message to all the IFAJ Congress participants.
In Hamar, Norway we have not got our snow yet, but are anyway hoping for white Christmas this year, too. Most of the people here are celebrating Christmas, that means we are soon having a week off just caring for family and friends and a lot of traditional good meals! Merry Christams and happy new year to all of you, and thank you for being such good guests last august!