Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 146 Document Number: C23033
Notes:
Presented at the 2005 Congress of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists,Thun, Switzerland, August 31-September 4, 2005. 7 pages., Suggests that the agricultural sector desperately needs good and clear communication with the general public and other interest groups in Switzerland and in other countries. Describes needs and approaches for improved public relations.
Davis, Dee (author / President, Center for Rural Strategies)
Format:
Speech
Publication Date:
2005-06-12
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 147 Document Number: C23360
Notes:
Keynote speech at the "Rural America, Community Issues" conference, Knight Center, University of Maryland, June 12, 2005. 6 pages., Sketches problems in rural America and describes two campaign efforts of the Center to bring people together and reframe rural perceptions. One involved opposition to plans by CBS to produce a reality show, "The Real Beverly Hillbillies." The other involved opposition to a plan to exempt all but the largest banks from Community Reinvestment Act obligations. "And the press has a critical role to play." Not as advocates, but to cover rural issues better.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 147 Document Number: C23492
Notes:
Via Brownfield Network. 2 pages., Author reviews Fainting Goats and Malted Milk, a "fascinating little book of agricultural trivia or, more actually, trivial facts about agriculture." Cites it as a positive example of informing the public about modern farming.
