The American Agricultural Editors Association is one of the main sponsors of the upcoming Ag Media Summit. At the meeting members will be presented with a strategic plan that’s been in the works for a while. If you’re a member you should go to the AAEA website, read the plan and submit your comments or be prepared to talk about it at the meeting that will be held Aug. 3.
New ED For NAFB
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) officially announced their new Executive Vice President today. He’s Bill O’Neill. I think it’s very interesting to see a broadcast organization (that I’ve long belonged to) hire a “print” person. There are certainly challenges ahead for NAFB and maybe Bill can bring some new ideas to the organization to help them out! Look for an interview with Bill here as soon as I can get in touch with him. Gene, good job in the interim. I agree with Emery.
You Can Still Register For IFAJ Congress
Borrowing from the latest International Federation of Agricultural Journalists newsletter, “more than 180 journalists from 24 countries have registered to attend the 2005 IFAJ Congress in Switzerland next month.” That’s where we’ll be blogging the trip thanks to Pioneer Hi-Bred, our sponsor.
Farm Radio & Print In Florida
This week’s ZimmCast features Gary Cooper. No, not that Gary Cooper. Gary Cooper as in, president of Southeast AgNet & Citrus Industry magazine.
Farmer Internet Use On The Rise
The Agri Council of American Business Media released their latest research on farmers use of media. If you’re wondering whether farmers use the internet and how much then wonder no more. Here’s a couple tidbits from the study as it relates to the internet.
ABM Agri Council Webcast Available
The Agri Council of American Business Media held an audio webcast today to announce the results of their study on agricultural media usage by farmers and ranchers. I haven’t had time to listen to it yet but will post more information when I do.
Blogging Seminar Demonstration Post
I’m still conducting the Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine blogging seminar. See how excited these folks look?
Southeast AgNet Seminar
Live blogging session in Ocala, Florida with Southeast AgNet staff.
Learn To Spell Foods With FOODSPELL
I don’t think I qualify for membership but I like food and I like to write. These people make a living at it!
Blog Training In Florida
Tomorrow I’ll be conducting a day long seminar in my home state! Gary Cooper, Southeast AgNet/Citrus Industry Magazine and his staff will be learning about blogging/podcasting/RSS and more.