Ag Media Summit is the annual awards extravaganza for LPC and AAEA. AAEA, The Agricultural Communicators Network, handed out communications awards for writing, design, mar-com, photography, digital and social media, in addition to the Lifetime Achievement and Andy Markwart Horizon awards. Jim Patrico and Jo Ann Alumbaugh were honored for their career achievements, and Cassie Yontz with Charleston-Orwig received the … Read More
ZimmCast 621 – Ag Media Summit/IFAJ Congress Preview
This week we have a preview of the upcoming 2019 Ag Media Summit and International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress in Minneapolis/Bloomington, Minnesota. This is the largest gathering of agriculture’s top writers, editors, photographers, publishers and communication specialists in the U.S. This year’s dates are July 26-31 for the Congress with AMS overlapping on July 27-31. The last time the … Read More
Meet the New Leadership of LPC
Livestock Publications Council (LPC) members gathered for the 2016 Ag Media Summit and one item of business was electing new leadership. Congratulations to new LCP president, Scarlett Hagins, and her new team. 2016-2017 LPC Officers: President – Scarlett Hagins, Kansas Stockman 1st Vice President – Cindy Cunningham, National Pork Board 2nd Vice President – Carey Brown, Cow Country Secretary-Treasurer – … Read More
Spreading the Word on Food
The Livestock Publications Council’s Vision event took place in Kansas City, MO where they brought thought leaders together for a panel discussion on agriculture. Panelists included Ryan Goodman, ag advocate, Karen Hanson, registered dietician for Hy-Vee and Margaret Zeigler, executive director of Global Harvest Initiative. The panel explored the importance of the safety of our food supply and looked at … Read More
Save the Date for Vision Event
The Livestock Publications Council invites you to save the date for their Vision event to be held November 10, 2015 in Kansas City. The evening is designed to celebrate the livestock industry and honor the people who have impacted that industry for the better. The event begins with an education seminar with panel discussion, followed by social hour and dinner … Read More
LPC Panel on Animal Welfare
The inaugural Livestock Publications Council “Vision, and industry celebration” event featured a panel discussion. The topic was “Animal welfare in today’s world of agriculture.” As you might guess, animal activist, rights and welfare continue to be a hot topic of discussion in the industry. The panel was moderated by Mike Adams, AgriTalk, and panelists were Dr. Hans Coetzee, Professor of … Read More
LPC Honors Award Winners
The Livestock Publications Council held a first ever “Vision, An Industry Celebration” event in Kansas City this week. The event brings together members and others from the agricultural industry to honor their Headliner and Hall of Fame Award winners. This year’s Hall of Fame Inductee is Wayne Bollum (posthumously). His plaque was unveiled and after watching a short video of … Read More