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 …
Ready For The AgriBlogging Highway
I’m just about to leave for the 2010 IFAJ Congress with a stop over in Kansas City tonight due to someone’s 50 year bday party. You can check my Twitter feed for a clue who. This is the Thermae Palace hotel in Ostend, the queen oft he Belgian sea-side resorts. That’s where the IFAJ party will be when we’re not …
Passionate Pressure At IFAJ Congress
The Chair for this year’s International Federation of Agricultural Journalists 2010 Confress is Jef Verhaeren. I spoke with him via Skype to get a preview of the conference before I get there later this week. I’ll be rolling in to Ostend, Belgium on the weekend. I first met Jef years ago at the Green Week event in Berlin and we’ve …
IFAJ Congress 2010 – Ostend, Belgium
Between Passion and Pressure is the them of this year’s International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress. It’s going to be held seaside April 17-21 in Ostend, Belgium at the Thermae Palace hotel. I’ll be attending and get back just in time for the start of the NAMA convention in Kansas City. This year’s IFAJ Congress is being hosted by the …
IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders Announced
Alltech has once again sponsored the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism awards. Ten young agricultural journalist winners have been announced. Their awards will allow them to attend this year’s IFAJ Congress, which Cindy will be attending. The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism awards recognize the leadership potential of young members from countries belonging to IFAJ. Recipients each receive …
IFAJ Award For Broadcast Journalism
I’m really glad to see the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists move forward with a new “broadcast” award program that includes both terrestrial radio and tv broadcasts as well as web broadcasts. That’s being progressive! Interestingly, the only U.S. members of IFAJ are members of AAEA which has traditionally had a membership of publication editors. However, that’s changing. I’m a …
IFAJ Star Photo Contest
It’s time to look into your photo archives and see if you’ve got a competition shot you’d like to enter into the 2010 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Star Photo Contest. Special categories and great prizes for: best portrait best landscape or nature photo best production photo PLEASE NOTE EARLY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2010 For more information visit www.ifaj.org or …
SFP: Wasted Fertilizer is Wasted Money
AgWired coverage of IFAJ 2009 is sponsored by: and SFP, formerly Specialized Fertilizer Products, wants everyone to know that wasted fertilizer is wasted money, and naturally, they have products for growers that can help them see a higher return on investment when added to their current fertilizer mix. The first product is AVAIL, a phosphorus fertilizer enhancer that when added …
If You Haven’t Already, Reach Teach Learn
Have you ever summited Mt. Everest? I haven’t but Lance Fox has. He is a technical service veterinarian for Alpharma, and his successes both in his job and in his personal life have trained him to become a natural role model for children across America as part of the Reach Teach Learn ag educational program. “My role is to educate …