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Ag Media Summit Supports Soles4Souls

Chuck Zimmerman

The Ag Media Summit held a shoe drive to benefit Soles4Souls. I believe almost 300 pairs of shoes were donated! During the conference we held a public distribution of shoes at the Ozanam Inn, a local homeless shelter. On hand were Andy Atzenweiler and Kathy LaScala, pictured here with two of the folks we met at the shelter. The shoes …

ACN, Ag Media Summit, LPC

Annual AAEA Awards

Chuck Zimmerman

There are a lot of awards presented during the Ag Media Summit. I’ve got some information here to share with you from the American Agricultural Editors Association. I posted their Lifetime Achievement Awards already but here are some more. If you’d like to download the full document of winners then use this link (pdf). Pictured is Mike Deering, National Cattlemen’s …

ACN, Ag Media Summit

AAEA Presents Lifetime Achievement Awards

Chuck Zimmerman

The American Agricultural Editors Association presented two Lifetime Achievement Awards during the Ag Media Summit awards banquet. Receiving one of the awards from the AAEA was John Harvey (pictured on right). These awards are just some of the many awards that are presented during the Ag Media Summit. I will try to find an electronic copy of them and provide …

ACN, Ag Media Summit, Audio

Meet New AAEA and LPC Presidents

Chuck Zimmerman

The ZimmCast is produced this week in the lobby/registration area at the Agricultural Media Summit. I’m posting as the first break is ending and now it’s time for more professional development sessions. My interviews were recorded on a new app I have for my iPhone. They didn’t come out sounding as good as I’d like but they are okay. In …

ACN, Audio, LPC, Media, ZimmCast

Ag Communications Groups United for Japan Relief

Cindy Zimmerman

Ten North American agricultural communications organizations have joined together in an effort to provide support for the people of Japan as a result of the earthquake and tsunami. Through the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), the American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) is coordinating the North American effort that also includes: Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) Agricultural Media Summit LLC …

ACN, IFAJ, LPC, NAFB, NAMA

AAEA Relaxes At Commodity Classic

Chuck Zimmerman

The American Agricultural Editors Association held a reception for members attending this year’s Commodity Classic. Quite a few of the 126 members of the ag media attended including past president Karen Simon, Iowa Soybean Association. I spoke with Karen and Willie Vogt, Farm Progress Companies, about this summer’s Ag Media Summit. Karen is the Conference Chair and Willie is chairing …

ACN, Audio, Commodity Classic

AAEA At Commodity Classic

Chuck Zimmerman

Calling all AAEA members who will be attending Commodity Classic. Let’s get together. Mark your calendars! You are invited to an AAEA member reception at Commodity Classic. The reception is another example of AAEA’s efforts to bring our members together for friendship and connections at industry meetings. Last year’s first annual Commodity Classic reception attracted more than 50 members and …

ACN, Commodity Classic

2011 Ag Media Summit Logo Contest

Chuck Zimmerman

Hey AAEA and LPC members. Want to pocket $200? Enter a design in the 2011 Ag Media Summit logo contest. This contest is open to any LPC or AAEA member or student member of either organization. ACT members, you may participate if you are a student member of either organization. Things to consider: Theme: Jazz It Up! NOLA 2011 Location: …

ACN, Ag Media Summit, LPC

AAEA Has New Website

Chuck Zimmerman

The American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) has a new website and it is a major improvement. “For our members and prospective members, it’s more reader-friendly, interactive and informative, with much of the same content that was in the previous site plus some additions,” said Den Gardner, AAEA executive director. “Behind the scenes, it is much more efficient for the AAEA …

ACN

AAEA and LPC Awards Lists

Chuck Zimmerman

I’ve been meaning to link you to the listings of the awards presented by the American Agricultural Editors Association and Livestock Publications Council. These were announced at the Ag Media Summit. AAEA Awards List (pdf) LPC Awards List

ACN, Ag Media Summit, LPC