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 …
Al Gustin’s Farm Byline
Like North Dakota agriculture? Then you might like a “Al Gustin’s Farm Byline: Reflections on North Dakota Agriculture 1974-2013.” Widely considered the “Voice of North Dakota Agriculture,” Al Gustin spent 45 years as a television and radio agricultural broadcast journalist and is in his 40th year as a magazine columnist. In this, his first book, Gustin has compiled a collection …
Wrapping Up 2013 IFAJ Congress
Cindy and I are close to wrapping up our coverage of the 2013 IFAJ Congress in Argentina but not quite done. As we arrived at the airport in Buenos Aires to return home I spent a few minutes with Marcus Rediger, President, IFAJ. Marcus is pictured on the left with Congress President, Carlos Curci Gonzalez. Marcus says he was already …
Ruralisima TV Program 1
There’s a new tv show in Argentina and I’m happy to have been included! It’s Ruralisima TV, produced by Uno Sei. I hope you speak spanish but if you don’t you can find me at about 18:30 in and I only speak English. This was a short interview on our boat ride in which we talked about why participation in …
Americans Score IFAJ Awards
American ag journalists were honored for their work in the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Star Prize contests, results of which were announced last week at IFAJ’s World Congress in Rosario, Argentina. A Progressive Farmer team of American Agricultural Editors’ Association (AAEA) members Gregg Hillyer, Barb Baylor Anderson, Charles Johnson, and Howard G. Buffett – took home the IFAJ-Yara …