I just noticed that my IFAJ Press Card is out of date. Time for a new one. Why? Because it has been helpful many times when press credentials are required by a government agency or some other organization or event I have been covering. Just one of many benefits of being a member of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists. …
IFAJ Congress 2011
Mark your calendars now for the IFAJ Congress 2011. In 2011, we’re inviting you to come and experience New World agriculture for yourself. Be there as the world’s leading agricultural journalists assemble for the first IFAJ congress in Canada in more than 40 years. * Experience agriculture in the Great Lakes region – one of the most fertile and productive …
An IFAJ Congress Retrospective
Thanks to that volcanic ash cloud I could not attend this year’s IFAJ Congress in Ostend, Belgium. To get a retrospective from someone who did attend I spoke with IFAJ President, Mike Wilson, Editor, Farm Futures. Mike found the event inspirational in a number of ways and wrote about his experience on the IFAJ website. To start with, he marveled …
IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders In Belgium
Here are the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism award winners who were able to make it to this year’s IFAJ Congress. The award recognize the leadership potential of young members from countries belonging to the International Federation of Ag Journalist (IFAJ). Recipients each receive 1,000 Euros to support their participation at an IFAJ Congress. Pictured are Billy Frey, far …
Farewell To 2010 IFAJ Congress
I hope all our IFAJ friends, American and others, have a safe trip home. The 2010 Congress concluded last night and I’m sure there will be some more updates on the Congress Blog. It has been great getting to follow along with photos and video clips. I’ve been seeing a lot of good friends and do miss them. Like other …
IFAJ Congress Update
I just heard from IFAJ President Mike Wilson, Farm Futures, who is attending the 2010 IFAJ Congress. He took a minute to give me a quick update about attendance which has been impacted by the Iceland volcano. I’d say around 120 people made it to the congress, about 40 had to cancel. We’ve heard a ton of stories about people …
Tweeting IFAJ Congress Tours
The Monday tours at the IFAJ Congress are in full swing and the Congress team is actively tweeting them. Here’s a link to their TwitPic photos, like this one, showing up this morning. The Congress team is really doing a good job helping those of us who couldn’t make it still feel somewhat a part of this year’s event. I’m …
An IFAJ Welcome
The IFAJ Congress is doing a great job of posting information. It’s great for those of us who couldn’t be there. There are now several video clips online like the one below with a welcome from Congress Chairman, Jef Verhaeren. In his opening remarks Jef asked for a moment of silence for Don Gomery, long time honorary secretary of the …
IFAJ Congress Blog and Photos
Now I’m really feeling sad that I can’t be in Belgium for the 2010 IFAJ Congress. Photos are now available and there is a Congress Blog. This evening the main congress has started. During the welcome walking dinner and reception some speeches were held. Extended video footage of this evening will be posted tomorrow. For those who can’t wait to …
AgWired Passion Doesn’t Get To IFAJ Congress
From the tweets, it looks like IFAJ people are having a good time in Belgium. At least those who could make it. I found out at the Delta ticket counter that my flight was canceled just as I got there. Bummer. You can follow IFAJ tweets via Twitter search among other Twitter aggregation methods. I’m hoping some of my IFAJ …