Author reports on posting more than 50 articles with pictures, audio and video from the 2005 Congress of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists in Switzerland. This was the organization's first blog coverage.
Roberts, Owen (author) and Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Life and Human Sciences (ACE), Gainesville, Florida.
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
2005-07
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 157 Document Number: C25531
Retrieved February 1, 2007, Describes a professional development initiative that involves the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists and the Agricultural Communications Documentation Center.
Andries Gouws of the South African publication, Landbou weekblad, is recognized by the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists for winning the 2005 IFAJ photo contest for a photograph of a relaxing moment at a cattle show.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23034
Notes:
Presented at the 2005 Congress of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists,Thun, Switzerland, August 31-September 4, 2005. 1 page., IFAJ President Markey welcomes delegates to the 2005 Congress and describes current efforts to serve members through emphasis on professional development.
Swedish journalist Gunilla Ander is recognized by the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists for winning the new international Star Prize writing contest for the best on-farm production story. Title: "Keith Holmes wants to sell milk to Europe."
Cites results of an IFAJ survey indicating the involvement of women in agricultural journalism, internationally, and participation of agricultural public relations professionals and communicators as well as agricultural journalists.
