9 pages., Includes a link to the seven-page article which this award-winning agricultural reporter wrote for the February 2018 issue of Western Horseman magazine.
Article in online issue. 2 pages., via online journal, "Behind-the-story" description by first-place award winner in the "Nuts and Bolts" category of the 2018 AAEA Communication contest.
2 pages., Via online journal., Author's editorial in Farm Futures magazine was a winning entry in the 2018 AAEA Communication recognition program. Author questioned the presidential trade and immigration moves that "to me, made no sense for U.S agriculture or for that matter the general economy." In this article he described his rationale, reader reactions, and approach to writing editorials.
4 pages., Via online., "The chief ethical fear for the past 99 years of agricultural journalism has been that one of our number would cuddle up closer to advertisers than others of us, and reap unethical benefits of that. The chief charge of every Ethics Committee [of AAEA] has been to protect our collective readers from any hoodwinking that would come from such collusion. As I look toward that 100th year, I wonder who needs protecting from whom." Examines pressures on agricultural journalists in the wake of divided audience perspectives about the role of agricultural media in covering contentious political issues
5 pages., Online from publisher. 5 pages., Author briefly described his career, involvement with American Agricultural Editors' Association (AAEA), and offered "best advice" about writing and editing. He also described the entrance of AAEA into the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), including his experience in serving as general chair of the U.S.-based Third IFAJ World Congress.
2 pages., Online from publisher., Report from the photographer who took a winning photograph in the 2019 AAEA communications competition. Described conditions and methods used.
3 pages., Online via publisher. May issue., Author's description of his career in agricultural journalism, experiences with the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ), benefits of AAEA, and perspectives about writing.
2 pages., Online from publisher., Author identifies five apps/tools that help her be more efficient, organized and productive in her freelance operations.
37 pages., Online via publisher as a link in the newsletter., Responses to an online compensation survey during 2020 among members of the professional organization.
2 pages., Online from publisher., "...a few 'constants' to keep in mind to guide your strategy for content and delivery" of information about policy changes to members of associations.
Article in online issue from publisher. 4 pages., Featured past president of the American Agricultural Editors' Association describes his career path in agricultural journalism, including 37 years with Progressive Farmer magazine, retiring as executive editor.
Online from publisher. 1 page., Memories of a 32-year member of AAEA, including eight years as executive secretary-treasurer and recipient of the 2010 AAEA Meritorious Service Award.
Online from publisher. 5 pages., Career summary, including service as president of the American Agricultural Editors' Association (AAEA) during 1986-87 and 2011 recipient of the AAEA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Online from publication. 3 pages., 2004 president of AAEA recalls some of her experiences with the organization during her involvement as a member and leader.
Online from publisher. 3 pages., President of AAEA - the Ag Communicators Network comments on meaning of the recent political violence at the U.S. Capitol and threats against legislative leaders. "To me...reasoning together and reporting facts through tough but fair coverage is one way our industry can respond during this troubled time."
Online from publisher. 12 pages., Set of photographs taken by Jim Patrico, 2020 AAEA Photo of the Year winner. "...a superb example of visual storytelling. There isn't a weak photo in the bunch."
Online from publisher. 4 pages., Author and current editor in chief of Progressive Farmer magazine describes his journey into agricultural journalism, with special emphasis on his participation in AAEA (1998 president) and the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists. "Why didn't someone warn me? I'm glad they didn't. Otherwise, I never would have joined AAEA or enjoyed the rich rewards of friendships from ag communicators both near and far."
Online from publisher via membership. 5 pages., AAEA member Thomas Dodge chronicles his prolific photojournalism career in his new book, with emphasis on his agricultural/rural photography for Farm Journal, Progressive Farmer, Successful Farming, and other periodicals.
Online from publication, by membership. 6 pages., As a farmer/rancher, photographer, and freelancer, Author Johnson features four of her photos to "encourage you to take pause and recognize the unique gifts and opportunities that agriculture provides our children on a daily basis."
