Have you heard of the term agriburbia? If not then this panel discussion that took place during the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference will be helpful. The panel was titled, “Fraser Valley: is there room for big agriculture in a small setting?” This tied in with the theme of the conference. Our panelists were Dr. Lenore Newman, Canada Research Chair …
EAB Ag Network Formed
There’s a new ag radio network in town. Actually, in Arkansas. East Arkansas Broadcasters has formed the EAB Ag Network, a new farm information radio network that will launch in Jan. 2014. The EAB Ag Network is anchored by its flagship station, Jonesboro-based KFIN. Its affiliate list includes stations located throughout eastern and central Arkansas, with signal coverage in western …
Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Awards
The concluding banquet at the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference included the annual Writers and Broadcasters Awards. There are fourteen categories with Gold/Silver/Bronze winners in each. The categories ranged from Television and Radio Reporting to News Release, Website and Feature and News Photographs. Here is the group of winners or those who were accepting for a winner not attending the …
CFWF Senators Report
A tradition at the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference is the Senators Report. The senators are the past presidents of CFWF who are in attendance. They gather on the final afternoon of the conference to discuss important and worldly things that are then reported during the awards banquet. Giving the report this year was John Morriss, Farm Business Communications. I …
Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation in Growth Mode
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this week’s program we’re going to learn about the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation from the past President and the new President. First up is Tamara Leigh, Shiny Bird Communications, who passed the gavel of leadership during last week’s Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) Conference. Tamara not only does agricultural communications work but also …
Touring Farms on a Bike
I chose the Scenic Cycle Tour for my tour yesterday at the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference. As a biker it sounded like a unique opportunity and it was. We had a beautiful sunny day and the farm visits were fantastic. I’ve got a lot of stories to share, most of which will need to wait until I get back …
Welcome to CFWF 2013
Sharon Gaetz is the mayor of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. She welcomed the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation to Harrison Hot Springs last night. Sharon is the Chair of the Regional District. She says we’re going to love the area. From what I’ve seen so far I would have to agree. You can listen to Sharon’s welcome here: 2013 Canadian Farm …
CFWF Check In
Hello and welcome to the 2013 Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference in Harrison Hot Springs. Yesterday was check in and if time allowed, take a dip in one of the hot springs pools outside or inside. This is a beautiful location on Harrison Lake. We got things started last night with a welcoming reception. Today it’s off on tours. I’ll …
Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference
Big agriculture in a small setting. That’s what I’m off to see in Canada! For the next several days I’ll be attending the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference which is hosted by the BC Farm Writers’ Association. We’re going to be in Harrison Hot Springs, BC. The Harrison Hot Springs Resort, on the southern shore of Harrison Lake in the …
2013 LPC Royal Gala
It’s Royal Gala time once again for the Livestock Publications Council. Please join us for the 10th annual LPC Royal Gala which has been appropriately named “A Diamond Event”. This year’s is extra special as a new event will debut in 2015 replacing the Gala as we know it. The new event will have many of the features of the …