September 2005
Featured
Contest
Winners
Copyright 2005
American Agricultural
Editors' Association
Ag Media Summit Redux
By many measures, the 2005 Agricultural Media Summit (AMS) was
the most successful ever. Our coverage includes a report on contest winners,
stories on key breakout sessions, a summary of actions taken by the AAEA
board, a photo slide show, and more. (Click for details.)
2005 Membership Survey Results
A whopping 41% of AAEA members responded to the on-line membership
survey. Here are highlights from the survey, plus a link to complete results.
(Click for details.)
Member News
Cecil Yancy takes over as editor of Mid-South Farmer.
Last year's AAEA Writer of the Year, John Phipps, is the new host of
U.S. Farm Report. And more. (Click for details.)
From the Presidents' Desks
New AAEA President Dan Crummett outlines what he sees ahead for
AAEA. And Immediate Past President Susan Davis has some parting thoughts.
(Click for details.)
The Tax Man Brings Good News
After two years of hard work by AAEA Professional Improvement
Foundation (PIF) trustees and staff (with help from a savvy non-profit tax
attorney), PIF has been successful in its quest for non-profit status. Also,
read the latest on PIF's fundraising success at the Agricultural Media Summit
(AMS). (Click for details.)
My Life as an AAEA Intern
Abby White, AAEA's 2005 summer intern, describes her experiences
while working at High Plains Journal. (Click
for details.)