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.
Author uses the career of a musician to emphasize the value of determining what part of your writing talent is unique, then "carefully create the best possible surroundings for that talent to grow and flourish."
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: 121 Document Number: D11073
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Via AgNewsCenter.com, a proprietary information source. 3 pages., Suggestions from a recent agricultural communications graduate at California State University, Fresno.
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: 67 Document Number: D10746
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Claude W. Gifford Collection. Beyond his materials in the ACDC collection, the Claude W. Gifford Papers, 1919-2004, are deposited in the University of Illinois Archives. Serial Number 8/3/81. Locate finding aid at https://archives.library.illinois.edu/archon/, Claude W. Gifford Collection. 2 pages., Author's tribute at the passing of his former associate, Carroll P. Streeter, editor of Farm Journal magazine from 1955-1969.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 179 Document Number: C35790
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"The Farm Journalist"series via online. 1 page., Examines the conflict between pressures for profitability and reduced quality standards - and the ability to create, imagine and innovate. Author urges agricultural journalists to "look far beyond the immediate and you will discover the world still needs and wants people with such gifts."
