Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 179 Document Number: C35785
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 2 pages., Author suggests that even in the face of compressed time and higher waves in the ocean of work, agricultural journalists can control the knob of that crescendo. "Even if you are the only one able to perceive your value, so be it. Smile. Laugh."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C29994
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Via CattleNetwork.com. 1 page., Author commends a column written by the food editor of the Los Angeles Times. This file includes a print-out of the column (3 pages) from www.latimes.com.
4 pages., Via online journal., ACE President Elizabeth Gregory North comments on JAC as evidence of the strong research tradition that is alive and well in ACE.
Via online. 5 pages., "Industry in a frenzy, trying to decode the sludge of public opinion while still getting used to the idea this is something to take seriously."
"It is not the job of an ag news broadcaster or agricultural journalist to be an 'advocate'." ..."covering all sides of a story is a responsibility for any reporter."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 178 Document Number: C35777
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 2 pages., Advice to ag journalists: "Utter these words aloud: 'Lord, just for today, help me make mediocrity fabulous.'"
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36925
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Via SciDev.net. 2 pages., Director of the non-profit media organisation, TVE Asia Pacific, argues that "the media and development organizations are currently part of the problem."
Cites findings of a 2012 national consumer survey, "Building trust in what we eat: consumers' knowledge of and trust in food production and how food marketers can improve it," by Sullivan Higdon and Sink.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 185 Document Number: D00369
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Via online. 3 pages, "...instead of focusing on what rural India should be learning and doing, perhaps we should focus instead on what it can teach us."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 173 Document Number: C29393
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Via Kitchen Garden Network, Shaw Island, WA. 2 pages., Commentary about the potential value of social media for the "little guy" to take part in discussions aboug farming, food and agriculture. Three responses.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 178 Document Number: C35773
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 2 pages., On the hectic pace of working today and a call for agricultural journalists to look for a balance between the heaviness of the load and the rewards of happiness.
USA: Two Sides North America, Inc., Chicago, Illinois.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 142 Document Number: D11533
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1 page., Online from publisher website. 1 page., Author discussed paper as a "natural fit for the circular economy model," in which recyclable paper-based materials are replacing pollution-oriented plastic packaging as companies look for more sustainable ways to produce their products.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 148 Document Number: C23852
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From The Financial Times via Rand Corporation. 3 pages., Author comments on different perspectives of Europeans and Americans regarding food, eating and other cultural factors, as related to acceptability of genetically modified foods.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D07708
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News release from Rhea+Kaiser, Naperville, Illinois, online via AgriMarketing Weekly. 2 pages., To agri-marketers: Don't mess with farmers' relationship with, and trust of, the agricultural media.
Arnot, Charlie (author / Center for Food Integrity)
Format:
Commentary
Publication Date:
2020
Published:
International: Center for Food Integrity, Gladstone, Missouri.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11706
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4 pages., Online from publisher website., Perspectives about how consumers will perceive technology in food and agriculture going forward. "...will they view innovation as positive and something they should embrace and support? Or, will innovation be perceived as another looming threat that should be avoided at all costs? The answer to those questions rests with those who bring the technology to market."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 179 Document Number: C35788
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 2 pages., Using his life experiences, the author urges agricultural journalists to "return to where you once were."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: C28484
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Via "For Ag Journalists" 3 pages., Author examines the credentials needed by agricultural journalists, especially as related to their understanding of agriculture and rural values.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23348
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Alternet, a project of the Independent Media Institute. 6 pages., Describes some potentials and risks of nanotechnology, as developed within the food sector. Includes discussion of consumer trust and public concerns.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 178 Document Number: C35775
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 2 pages., To agricultural journalists: "Along with other steps you can take to improve yourself, do all you can to neutralize fear."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 178 Document Number: C35781
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 2 pages., "I want you to look upon your profession as the finest of opportunities to affect the lives of others." "The emotions you attach to your subject will show brightly in whatever you write."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 179 Document Number: C35789
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 2 pages., Offers nine actions that agricultural journalists should be taking in the face of challenging economic and professional times.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 172 Document Number: C28970
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17 pages., Author's career experiences with particular focus on the relationship between a rural background and an academic career. Shortened adaptation was published in Zachary Michael Jack (ed.), Black earth and ivory tower: new American essays from farm and classroom. University of South Carolina Press, Columbia, pages 259-264. 2005.
Via online issue. 4 pages., "Wife, mother, journalist. Yes, all of these three titles are correct. But break me own and, like a stick of rock, the very core of me would be stamped 'farmer's daughter'."
