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Table of Contents Letter From the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sponsors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Membership Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 All Members (A-Z). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Student Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 All Members (State/Province). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Freelancer Members (State/Province). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Honorary Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Special Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF) Trustees. . . . . . . . . . 94 AAEA History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Code of Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Affiliate Code of Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Photographers’ Code of Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Constitution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 PIF Restated Articles of Incorporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 PIF Restated Bylaws. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Executive Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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Letter from the President As I write, my family is in the throes of cattle-show season.

You see, our 11-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter show Herefords, and we’ve spent the past few months in the barn for hours each day preparing their “girls” for the show ring.

It’s far from glamorous. It’s sweaty. It’s filthy. And most days, the heifers are cleaner than the humans.

Hundreds of hours are spent behind the scenes preparing for a few minutes in the spotlight. But oh, those rewards are so worth it.

This is much like the work done by countless volunteers for our AAEA – The Ag Communicators Network. As the 2018-19 AAEA president, I have seen firsthand the devotion of our members to providing the best possible programs and services for our members.

No, some of the work is anything but glamorous. We’ve had to roll up our sleeves this year and take a hard look at the budget. We were forced to get a bit creative in providing the top-notch programs our organization has grown to appreciate and deserve, while trimming extra expenses. And we did it – bringing our budget back into the black again.

The rewards have been incredible. We have continually expanded our professional development opportunities for members. Thanks to the Special Interest Group (SIG) chairpersons, numerous webinars have been made available to our members, covering a wide range of topics relevant to our careers. As well, our podcast that provides educational and insightful content recently celebrated its first birthday.

We are thrilled to host the 2019 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress in conjunction with our Agricultural Media Summit in Minneapolis, Minn., in July. It’s truly taken the work of many to create such a high-quality event for distinguished agricultural journalists from around the world.

And 2020 brings great excitement for our organization, as we celebrate AAEA’s 100th anniversary. Stay tuned for some tremendous professional development opportunities in conjunction with the celebration, as well as a few fun surprises, too.

As always, the greatest asset of our organization is our members. Our greatest asset is you.

And without you, AAEA would be nothing. If you’re looking for a “home” in AAEA, we have one for you. Please reach out to any board member, committee chairperson or SIG leader at any time – we would love to have your input and expertise. It truly takes all of us to make this organization the asset it is.

We would love to have you by our side doing the work. I promise – the moments in the spotlight are better with you in them, too. (And the sweat is minimal, too.)

Christy Couch Lee AAEA – The Agricultural Communicators Network 2018-19 President

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2018-2019 Board of Directors Christy Lee

AAEA President christy@ceeleecommunications.com CeeLee Communications (765) 714-1599 256 N. 2700 E. Rd. Wellington IL 60973-6048

Mindy Ward mindy.ward@farmprogress.com Farm Progress 636-359-2433 21680 Smith Creek Rd. Marthasville MO 63357

Martha Mintz Gil Gullickson

Vice President/President-Elect Meredith Corporation Gil.Gullickson@meredith.com (515) 284-2687 1716 Locust St. LS-257 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023

Julie Deering

Past President jdeering@issuesink.com Issues Ink (765) 430-0222 11049 State Rd. B Montgomery City MO 63361

Chris Clayton chris.clayton@dtn.com DTN/The Progressive Farmer (402) 255-8353 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114

Jennifer Kiel jkiel@farmprogress.com Farm Progress (989) 224-1235 710 W. Park St. Saint Johns, MI 48879

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martha@corralcreekcomm.net Corral Creek Communications (406) 853-6853 3303 Laredo Place Billings, MT 59102

David Ekstrom david.ekstrom@meredith.com Meredith Corporation (515) 284-3345 1716 Locust St. LS-2567 Des Moines, IA 50309

Bill Spiegel Meredith Corporation bill.spiegel2@meredith.com 785-587-7796 2880 Bentwood Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502

Pam Caraway pam.caraway26561@gmail.com (850) 758-8700 26561 5th Ave. Florala, AL 36442

Josh Flint Josh.Flint@pigsrus.net The Maschhoffs (618) 792-8320 7475 State Route 127 Carlyle, IL 62231

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Where in the World are AAEA Members?

See the stats below to catch a glimpse of our membership.

CANADA 6%

62%

6%

MIDWEST

WEST

4%

NORTHEAST

SOUTH 22% GENDER

38% Male

61.4% Female

MEMBER TYPE

42% Editorial

40.6% Associate

AGES

65.6% 35 and older 33.9% younger than 35

10% Partner <1% Student <1% Retired

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Member Type Definitions: zz

Editorial members work for general or specialized

agricultural publication or media outlet published in the United States or Canada and which either (1) has paid circulation and/or (2) accepts paid advertising. The primary source of funding for the media outlet comes from either paid circulation or paid advertising. Their primary job function is media and content creation.

zz

Associate members are engaged in content creation,

photography, video, design, digital and social media, blogging or other communications work directly related to publishing content about agriculture or food. They work in agricultural communications work for a governmental agency, an educational institution, a non-profit institution or foundation, or an agribusiness company.

zz

Partner members are employed by agribusiness

companies, marketing and public relations agencies, commodity organizations, government agencies and others who support AAEA but whose individual role does not have an editorial or content generation function.

Partner members primarily advocate for a position or are sponsored content providers.

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members (a-z)

Members (alphabetically)

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Brent Adams Content Director Fastline Media Group PO Box 248 Buckner, KY 40010 Phone: 502-222-0146 brent.adams@fastline.com Ed Adcock Communications Specialist Iowa State University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 304 Curtiss Hall Ames, IA 50011-1038 Phone: (515) 294-2314 edadcock@iastate.edu Jessica Akins Lecturer/Communication Specialist Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College/ Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation 1608 Shane Circle Nashville, GA 31639 jessica.harsh@abac.edu Jaime Albers Graphic Design Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5246 jalbers@angus.org

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Katelyn Allen Student Virginia Tech 5185 St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Jefferson, MD 21755 Phone: 240-397-4384 kallen16@vt.edu JoAnn Alumbaugh Editor Farm Journal Media 26598 Amarillo Ave. Linden, IA 50146 Phone: (641) 431-0257 jalumbaugh@farmjournal.com Chris Anderson Freelancer Illinois Farm Bureau 1701 Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: 309-557-3156 canderson@ilfb.org Barb Anderson DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist Anderson & Associates 1848 Crimson Oak Drive Maryville, IL 62062 Phone: 618-550-9749 anderagcom@sbcglobal.net Jon Anderson FarmWeek Editor Grade A Strategies, Inc. 440 Wells Street Suite 201 Delafield, WI 53018 Phone: 262-303-4174 janderson@gradeastrategies.com

Laura Bardot Communications Specialist AdFarm 2101 Broadway Blvd. Suite 21 Kansas, MO 64108 Phone: 636-358-6448 laura.bardot@adfarmonline.com

Curt Arens Field Editor Informa/Farm Progress 88664 550 Ave. Crofton, NE 68730 Phone: (402) 388-2562 curt.arens@informa.com

Abby Bauer Associate Editor Hoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyman 28 Milwaukee Ave. W. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: (920) 563-5551 abauer@hoards.com

Robert Arnason Reporter The Western Producer/Glacier Media #1 37 11th St. Brandon, MB R7A 4J2 robert.arnason@producer.com

Tom Bechman Editor Indiana Prairie Farmer/Farm Progress P.O. Box 247 Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-431-8766 tom.bechman@farmprogress.com

Samantha Athey Editor Farm Talk Newspaper P.O. Box 601 Parsons, KS 67357 Phone: 1-800-356-8255 fteditor@farmtalknewspaper.com

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Paula Barbour Content Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St., LS253 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2852 paula.barbour@meredith.com

members (a-z)

Bryce Anderson President DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 399-6419 bryce.anderson@dtn.com

Laurie Bedord Executive Editor, Ag Technology Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust Street LS 257 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2853 laurie.bedord@meredith.com Lindsey Benne Art Director Farm Journal 222 S. Jefferson Mexico, MO 65265 Phone: (573) 581-0699 lbenne@farmjournal.com

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Lora Berg Director of Marketing and Communications, SDSU College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences South Dakota State University 612 Powderhorn Pass Brookings, SD 57006 Phone: 605-688-6579 lora.berg@sdstate.edu Emily Berger ACT Member Texas A&M University 1809 Quail Run College Station, TX 77845 Phone: (979) 224-3481 emilycayberger@gmail.com Dave Bergmeier Managing Editor High Plains Journal. LLC PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: 620-227-1822 dbergmeier@hpj.com Karen Bernick Manager, Public Relations KBMC 417 Emerald Ct. Long Grove, IA 52756 Phone: (563) 285-6832 karen@karenbernick.com Dan Bernick Freelancer, Marketing Communications Consultant Deere & Co. One John Deere Place Moline, IL 61265 Phone: (563) 320-4592 BernickDanielG@JohnDeere.com

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Karen Binder Field Editor AgriNews Publications 1156 S. Glenbeth Dr. Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: 618-534-0614 kbinder@agrinews-pubs.com Austin Black Writer, Photographer, Cinematographer Backroad Productions 1402 NW County Rd 2001 Butler, MO 64730 Phone: 660-200-6327 austin@backroad-productions.com Jennifer Blackburn External Affairs Director National Sorghum Producers 805 10th Street Shallowater, TX 79363 Phone: (505) 850-5925 jennifer@sorghumgrowers.com Jessie Bland Project Coordinator/Director of Advertising Georgia Peanut Commission PO Box 967 Tifton, GA 31793 Phone: (229) 386-3472 jessie@gapeanuts.com Anne Blankenbiller Edito-in-Chief/Senior Communications Manager Irrigation Association 8280 Willow Oaks Dr. Ste. 400 Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: 402-417-4508 anneblankenbiller@irrigation.org John Blue Chief of Community Creation Truffle Media Networks 5802 Petersburg Indianapolis, IN 46254 Phone: (765) 351-2583 jlblue@trufflemedia.com

Brittany Bowman Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student, agricultural communications Oklahoma State University 718 E. Fifth Ave. 805 Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: 540-908-0929 brittany.bowman@Okstate.edu Joe Dan Boyd Freelancer, Contributing Editor Joe Dan Boyd Communications 5107 N. FM 312 Winnsboro, TX 75494 Phone: (903) 850-4394 joedan@joedanboyd.com Amy Bradford Corporate Communications Manager GROWMARK, Inc. PO Box 2500 Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: (309) 557-6116 abradford@growmark.com Jared Bramer Senior Marketing Communications Specialist Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health - North America 1900 Scott Avenue WWHQ Des Moines, IA 50317 Phone: 515-248-4031 jared.bramer@kemin.com Tom Brand Executive Director National Association of Farm Broadcasting 1100 Platte Falls Road P.O. Box 500 Platte City, MO 64079 Phone: (816) 431-4032 tom@nafb.com

Wendy Brannen Director of Policy Communications American Soybean Association 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Suite 320 Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-684-6070 wbrannen@soy.org

members (a-z)

Robin Booker Reporter The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 robin.booker@producer.com

Whitney Brannen Communication Specialist Georgia Peanut Commission PO Box 967 Tifton, GA 31794 Phone: 850-902-7888 whitney@gapeanuts.com Eric Braun Director, User Engagement Farm Progress 130 W Elm Crescent The Woodlands, TX 77382 Phone: 210-237-8537 eric.braun@farmprogress.com Karen Briere Bureau Chief The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500, 2310 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, S7K 2C4 Phone: (306) 359-0841 karen.briere@producer.com Logan Britton Graduate Research and Teaching Associate Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics 519 S. Gordon St. Wichita, KS 67213 Phone: 620-778-4918 brittonlogan@gmail.com Carey Brown Publication Coordinator Kentucky Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association 176 Pasadena Dr. Suite 4 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 278-0899 cbrown@kycattle.org 2019 | AAEA Membership Directory

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Kasey Brown Associate Editor Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-344-3872 KBrown@angus.media

Nestor Carrillo Marketing Communications Specialist CoBank 6340 S. Fiddlers Green Circle Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-694-5831 ncarrillo@cobank.com

Mary Jane Buerkle Dir. of Communications & Public Affairs Plains Cotton Growers Inc. 4517 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79414 Phone: (806) 792-4904 maryjane@plainscotton.org

Lois Chaplin Freelance Contributor 417 Windsor Dr Homewood, AL 35209 Phone: 205-870-8925 ltc4biz@gmail.com

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Adam Calaway Director of Communications and Public Relations Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6209 jacalaway@noble.org Pam Caraway PR Account Supervisor 26561 5th Ave. Florala, AL 36442 Phone: 850-758-8700 pam.caraway26561@gmail.com Samantha Carpenter Digital Media and PR Manager Alabama Farmers Cooperative PO Box 2227 Decatur, AL 35609 Phone: 256-303-9355 samanc@alafarm.com

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Leah Chester-Davis Owner Chester-Davis Communications LLC P.O. Box 623 Davidson, NC 28036 Phone: 704-617-3329 leah@chester-davis.com Cynthia Clanton Director, Owner Engagement CHS Inc. 5500 Cenex Drive Inner Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: 651-355-5040 Cynthia.Clanton@chsinc.com Warren Clark President/Owner CCI Marketing 1580 Seacoast Drive - Suite D San Diego, CA 91932-3119 Phone: (847) 836-5100 warren.e.clark@gmail.com Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-8353 chris.clayton@dtn.com

Micheal Clements News Service Editor National Association of Farm Broadcasting 1100 Platte Falls Rd Platte City, MO 64079 Phone: 816-431-4032 news@nafb.com Chad Colby Owner Colby AgTech 203 Parkside Dr Goodfield, IL 61742 Phone: 309-361-5564 colbyuas@gmail.com Jamie Cole Creative Director Red Barn Media Group 152 Sugarberry Dr. Maylene, AL 35114 Phone: (205) 540-2653 jamie@redbarnmediagroup.com Karen Conley National Bison Association Phone: 605-381-3738 karen@bisoncentral.com Phyllis Coulter Field Editor Illinois Farmer Today Lee Agri Medi 19575 Nottingham Dr. Bloomington, IL 61075 Phone: (309) 378-1437 pcoulter.illinoisfarmer@gmail.com

Jamie Creamer Senior editor Auburn University College of Agriculture/ Alabama Ag Experiment Station 3 Comer Hall Auburn, AL 36849 Phone: 334-559-2851 creamjs@auburn.edu

members (a-z)

Leigh Ann Cleaver Sage 1525 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: (913) 269-4676 leighann@sagebrandkc.com

Joy Crosby Editor, Communications Director Georgia Peanut Commission PO Box 967 145 Fulwood Blvd.

Tifton, GA 31793 Phone: (229) 563-2745 joycrosby@gapeanuts.com Brian Cross Reporter Analyst The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 Phone: (306) 665-3577 brian.cross@producer.com Susan Crowell Editor Farm and Dairy/Lyle Printing and Publishing P.O. Box 38 185 E. State Street Salem, OH 44460 Phone: 330-831-1113 scrowell@farmanddairy.com Dan Crummett DMC Communication 2203 S. Western Rd. Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: (405) 742-4138 dmc@dcrummett.com Marilyn Cummins President Cummins Consulting 4707 Gage Place Columbia, MO 65203 Phone: 573-239-1229 mlcummins@cumminsconsult.com

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Cindy Cunningham Asst. Vice President, Communications National Pork Board 1776 NW 114th St. Des Moines, IA 50325 Phone: (515) 223-2600 ccunningham@pork.org

Julie Deering Editor Issues Ink 11049 State Rd. B Montgomery City, MO 63361 Phone: 765-430-0222 jdeering@issuesink.com

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Annette Degnan Marketing Communications Director CHS 4612 Cambridge Drive Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: (651) 355-5126 annette.degnan@chsinc.com

Justin Davey Content Director Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS-265 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-284-2118 justin.davey@meredith.com Rachael Davis Publications Director, Editor Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6292 rwdavis@noble.org Debra Davis Alabama Farmers Federation P.O. Box 11000 Montgomery, AL 36191 Phone: 334-451-2879 ddavis@alfafarmers.org Julia Debes Freelancer North Homestead Communications 1676 NE 20 Ave Hoisington, KS 67544 Phone: (620) 786-0369 juliadebes@gmail.com

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Raeleen DeGroat PR Coordinator Navajo Agricultural Products Industry PO Drawer 1318 Farmington, NM 87401 Phone: 505-566-2611 rdegroat@navajopride.com Katie Dehlinger Farm Business Editor DTN 2034 Oliver Drive Mount Juliet, TN 37122 Phone: 815-289-0495 katie.dehlinger@dtn.com William DeKay Reporter/Photographer The Western Producer/Glacier Media PO Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 Phone: (306) 665-9623 william.dekay@producer.com Jim Dickrell Editor Emeritus Farm Journal, Inc. PO Box 1167 Monticello, MN 55362-9324 Phone: (763) 271-3363 JDickrell@FarmJournal.com

Larry Dreiling Freelancer PO Box 1309 Hays, KS 67601-1309 Phone: (785) 623-7356 ldreiling@aol.com Barb Duckworth The Western Producer Barbara.duckworth@producer.com Mary Jane Duff President Duff Dynamic Marketing 11125 N. Ambassador Dr. Ste 120 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: (816) 891-8845 mjduff@duffdynamic.com Jerry Duff President AgriThority LLC 11125 N. Ambassador Dr. Ste 120 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: (816) 891-8845 jduff@agrithority.com

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Ryan Ebert Creative Services Freelancer Ryan Ebert LLC 831 Whitewater Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0801 Phone: 608-219-9324 ryan@ebertphoto.com

Karen Edwards Principal KCE Public Affairs Associates LLC 10501 Adel Rd. Oakton, VA 22124 Phone: 703-625-8230 karen@kcegroup.com

members (a-z)

Sharon Dowdy Sr. PR Coordinator UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 Phone: 770-229-3219 sharono@uga.edu

Tanner Ehmke Manager CoBank, Knowledge Exchange Division 6340 S Fiddlers Green Cir. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (773) 350-8804 tanner.ehmke@gmail.com David Ekstrom Senior Producer Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS-257 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-3345 david.ekstrom@meredith.com Chad Etheridge CEO Growing America 5071 Challenger Way Pensacola, FL 32507 Phone: 229-869-8565 chad@growingamerica.com

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Steven Fairchild Director of Communications MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Dr. Columbia, MO 65201-3599 Phone: (573) 876-5425 sfairchild@mfa-inc.com

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Barry Falkner Production Manager/Editorial DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4712 barry.falkner@dtn.com

Debra Ferguson AgFax Media Editor and Stock Photographer AgFax Media, LLC 142 Westlake Dr. Brandon, MS 39047-9020 Phone: 601-946-6003 dferguson@agfax.com

Kane Farabaugh Correspondent Voice of America TV Midwest Bureau 736 Chapel St Ottawa, IL 61350 Phone: 315-480-5562 vaderkane@gmail.com

Allison Finnamore Editor, writer Cultivating Communications 100 Twin Oaks Drive Moncton, NB E1G 0L8 Phone: 1-506-863-8797 allison@finnamore.ca

James Fashing New Media Editor MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Dr. Columbia, MO 65201-3599 Phone: (573) 876-5384 JFashing@mfa-inc.com

Susan Fisher Account Director G&S Business Communications 4242 Six Forks Road Suite 1650 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (919) 847-6350 sfisher@gscommunications.com

Jacqui Fatka Policy Editor Informa 6866 County Road 183 Fredericktown, OH 43019 Phone: 419-768-2557 jacqui.fatka@farmprogress.com

Todd Fitchette Associate Editor Western Farm Press PO Box 2429 Tulare, CA 93275 Phone: 559-366-7746 todd.fitchette@farmprogress.com

Joseph Feeks CEO and Editorial Director PR Works 17 Gold Leaf Lane Mashpee, MA 02649-3554 Phone: (845) 481-2288 jfeeks@prworks.net

Josh Flint Associate Director of Communications The Maschoffs 7475 State Route 127 Carlyle, IL 62231 Phone: 618-792-8320 Josh.Flint@pigsrus.net

Tracey Feist Director Elbow Valley Resources Inc. Box 728 Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0 Phone: 403-949-3480 tracey@groundwords.com

Alexis Ford Social Media Coordinator PREM - PR & Social 5739 N. Cedar Ave Apt 247 Fresno, CA 93710 Phone: 661-246-8866 afordlexus@gmail.com

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Becky Frankenbach Director of Communications Missouri Corn Merchandising Council 3118 Emerald Lane Jefferson City, MO 65109 Phone: (573) 893-4181 bfrankenbach@mocorn.org Betsy Freese Executive Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2184 betsy.freese@meredith.com Linda Frerichs Head of Global & North America Communications Arysta LifeScience 15401 Weston Parkway, Suite 150 Cary, NC 27513 Phone: 919-678-4948 linda.frerichs@arysta.com Autumn Fuhrman Managing Editor Arkansas Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association 310 Executive Court Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 501-224-2114 autumn@arbeef.org

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Meg Gaige Freelancer, Photographer Farm Journal Media 5999 Morris Rd. Alpine, NY 14805-9739 Phone: (607) 387-6903 gaigemeg@gmail.com

members (a-z)

Kristy Foster Seachrist Digital content producer Informa 45248 Riffle Road Lisbon, OH 44432 Phone: 330-853-0495 Kristy.Seachrist@farmprogress.com

Janis Gandy Copy and Production Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2187 janis.gandy@meredith.com Den Gardner President Gardner & Gardner Communications 605 Columbus Ave. S. New Prague, MN 56071-0156 Phone: (952) 758-5811 dengardner@gandgcomm.com Barb Glen Bureau Chief, Lethbridge, Alta.

The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500, 2310 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, S7K 2C4 Phone: (403) 942-2214 barb.glen@producer.com Dee Goerge Freelancer 19859 580th Ave. Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 Phone: (218) 640-7453 dee_goerge@yahoo.com

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Amy Gohman Sr. Designer Colle+McVoy 400 1st Ave. N. Ste 700 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-730-3853 amy.gohman@collemcvoy.com

Gil Gullickson Executive Editor, Crops Technology Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS-257 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: 515-440-2315 Gil.Gullickson@meredith.com

Morgan Graham Publication Editor Alabama Farmers Cooperative 121Somerville Rd NE Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-308-1618 morgan.graham@alafarm.com

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Lisa Graham-Peterson Marketing Communications Director CHS 5500 Cenex Dr. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: (651) 355-4523 lisa.graham@chsinc.com Anthony Greder DTN Managing Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8416 anthony.greder@dtn.com Phyllis PJ Griekspoor Editor/Kansas Farmer Farm Progress 6716 E. Bainbridge Rd. Wichita, KS 67226 Phone: (316) 806-6419 pj.griekspoor@farmprogress.com Julie Groce Manager, Communications and Content Marketing, U.S. Pork and U.S. Poultry Zoetis 1040 Swabia Court Durham, NC 27703 Phone: 919-799-0587 julie.groce@zoetis.com

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Jerry Hagstrom Editor The Hagstrom Report 600 New Hampshire Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 739-8440 jhagstrom@nationaljournal.com Brad Haire Editor Farm Progress 2819 North Doublegate Albany, GA 31721 Phone: 229-809-0974 brad.haire@farmprogress.com Jim Haist Principal Maxinkuckee Group 2388 E Shore Ln Culver, IN 46511 Phone: 630-638-1100 jim.haist@maxinkuckeegroup.com Lori Hallowell VP/Group Director, PR Bader Rutter 808 P Street, Suite 210 Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 402-792-2677 lhallowell@bader-rutter.com

Scott Heiberger Communications Specialist National Farm Medicine Center 1000 N. Oak Ave. Marshfield, WI 54449-5790 Phone: (715) 389-7541 heiberger.scott@mcrf.mfldclin.edu

Tyler Harris Editor Farm Progress/Penton 4131 Pioneer Woods Drive Suite 103 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 816-372-3757 tyler.harris@farmprogress.com

Robyn Heine Global Public Affairs Leader Dow AgroSciences 9330 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: (317) 337-4807 robyn.heine@corteva.com

John Hart Associate Editor Informa 805 Bromley Way Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: 919-410-3366 john.hart@farmprogress.com

Greg Henderson Editorial Director Farm Journal Media 8725 Rosehill Rd Ste 200 Lenexa, KS 66215 Phone: 913-438-0719 ghenderson@farmjournal.com

Gardner Hatch Public Relations Supervisor Woodruff 1926 Old West Main St Red Wing, MN 55066 Phone: 651-385-9987 ghatch@wearewoodruff.com

Seth Hendricks Account Supervisor Colle McVoy 400 First Avenue North Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-305-6347 seth.hendricks@collemcvoy.com

Megan Hayes VP Filament 950 John Nolen Drive Suite 190 Madison, WI 53713 Phone: (608) 310-5335 mhayes@filamentmarketing.com

Jodi Henke Multimedia Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-3571 jodi.henke@meredith.com

Kasey Heath Assistant Account Executive Padilla 1101 West River Pkwy, Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 402-641-8697 kasey.heath96@gmail.com

Amy Herman Sole Practitioner Amy Beeler Herman Communications 3825 Cherry Avenue Mound, MN 55364 Phone: 952-471-7248 amybherman@gmail.com

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David Harding Public Relations Director Charleston | Orwig Inc. 515 W. North Shore Dr. Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 563-5100 dharding@charlestonorwig.com

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Shauna Hermel Editor American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2997 Phone: 816-387-8693 shermel@angus.org

Gregg Hillyer Editor in Chief DTN/The Progressive Farmer 405 Whitekirk Dr. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367-2558 Phone: 636-561-4976 gregg.hillyer@progressivefarmer.com

Nicole Heslip Anchor/Reporter Brownfield Ag News 203 Cutler St. Allegan, MI 49010 Phone: 616-889-2822 Nicolemheslip@gmail.com

Karen Hiltbrand Communication and Public Relations Specialist American Angus Association 3201 Fredrick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5100 khiltbrand@angus.org

Ann Hess Content Director Informa 1904 Orchard Drive Brookings, SD 57006 Phone: 605-651-2220 ann.hess@farmprogress.com Caleb Hicks Marketing and Digital Media Specialist Agri-AFC P.O. Box 2207 Decatur, AL 35609 Phone: 334-782-0681 cmh0083@auburn.edu Chris Hill Managing Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2204 Lakeshore Drive Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4714 chris.hill@dtn.com Sarah Hill Associate Editor Lessiter Media 44939 Karban Road Hetland, SD 57212 Phone: 307-274-0419 sarahhill1007@yahoo.com

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Dalene Hodnett Director of Communications and Media Relations New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau 2220 N. Telshor Las Cruces, NM 88011 Phone: 575-532-4785 daleneh@nmflb.org Eric Hodson Public Relations Manager Sage Communications 1525 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: (816) 474-3166 Ext. 61 eric@sagebrandkc.com Katy Holdener Digital Content Manager American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5100 kholdener@angus.org

Shelley Huguley Editorial Staff Southwest Farm Press 1703 1st Street Olton, TX 79064 Phone: 806-774-1220 shelley.huguley@farmprogress.com

Dean Houghton Freelancer 5555 SW Peak Rd. Polo, MO 64671-8742 Phone: 816-863-0043 houghtongd@gmail.com

Kacie Hulshof Staff Writer 607 Lincoln St. Oran, MO 63771 khulshof@carbonmedia.com

Michelle Houlden Art Director The Western Producer/Glacier Media PO Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 Phone: (306) 665-3543 michelle.houlden@producer.com Stephanie Hoult Account Supervisor Karwoski & Courage 150 South 5th Street Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-412-7002 stephanie.hoult@creativepr.com Kevin Howard Account Executive Howard Communications, Inc. 289 Hwy CC Elsberry, MO 63343 Phone: (573) 898-3422 khoward@howardcommunications.com Andrew Howard President Howard Communications, Inc. 289 Hwy CC Elsberry, MO 63343 Phone: 573-898-3422 ahoward@howardcommunications.com

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Greg Horstmeier DTN Editor-in-Chief DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8475 greg.horstmeier@dtn.com

Todd Hultman DTN Lead Analyst DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8489 todd.hultman@dtn.com Alicia Humphrey Public Relations Coordinator AMVC Management Services 508 Market Street Audubon, IA 50025 Phone: 712-563-2080 ahumphrey@amvcms.com Janet Hunter Editorial Director Farm Credit Bank of Texas P.O. Box 202590 Austin, TX 78720 Phone: (512) 483-9207 janet.hunter@farmcreditbank.com Nicole Hurlburt Communications Specialist II Iowa State University 0018 Curtiss Hall 513 Farm House Lane Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-0262 nicolerh@iastate.edu

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Patti Hurtgen Online Media Manager W.D. Hoard & Son PO Box 801 Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: (920) 563-5551 phurtgen@hoards.com

Jamie Johansen Freelancer Honey Creek Media 189 Mockingbird Lane Lebanon, MO 65536 Phone: 573-645-6317 jamiedjohansen@gmail.com

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Cheyenne Johanson Student Tarleton State 814 N Ollie St Stephenville, TX 76401 Phone: 512-755-3870 cheyennejohanson@gmail.com

Jenny Jackson Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers Association 6411 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62712 Phone: 217-529-3100 jenny@ilpork.com Jason Jenkins Editor Red Barn Media Group 10825 Phoenix Road Tebbetts, MO 65080 Phone: 573-506-2006 jason@redbarnmediagroup.com Allison Jenkins Associate Editor MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Drive Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-876-5524 jajenkins@mfa-inc.com Bryan Jernigan Director of Communications U.S. Grains Council 20 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 bjernigan@grains.org

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Deron Johnson Freelancer FLM Harvest 10025 Warwick St Lenexa, KS 66220 Phone: 312-479-2355 djohnson@flmharvest.com Charles Johnson Senior Vice President American Trail, Inc. PO Box 187 Leesburg, AL 35983 Phone: (865) 414-0207 charlesjohnson@americantrail.com David Jones Publications Manager John Deere 10789 S. Ridgeview Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: (913) 310-8296 jonesdavidg@johndeere.com Sybil Jones President Sybil Jones + Company 144 Miller Drive Tryon, NC 28782 Phone: 609-903-0376 sybil.jones1@gmail.com

Trudy Kelly Forsythe Agriculture Communications Strategist Cultivating Communications 24 Ossekeag Court Hampton, NB E5N 5Z6 Phone: 506-832-0338 trudy@cultivatingcommunications.com

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Mary Kelpinski Cheif Executive Director Michigan Pork Producers Assn.

3515 West Rd. #B East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: (517) 853-3782 kelpinski@mipork.org

Austin Keating Associate Editor Farm Progress 1418 6th st Charleston, IL 61920 Phone: 217-259-5829 austin.keating@farmprogress.com Gail Keck Freelancer Catalpa Lane Farm 23812 Wheeler Rd. Raymond, OH 43067-9757 Phone: (937) 578-8534 gkeck@embarqmail.com Janice Keene Retired Retired 717 S. Riverside Drive, #708 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 614-506-4457 pinetreegal57@yahoo.com Des Keller Freelancer, Editor, Vice President DK Communications Group Inc. 3008 Shallowood Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 205-243-6989 des@dkcommunicationsgroup.com

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Jan Jorgensen Editor National Pork Board 5905 NW 96th Ct. Johnston, IA 50131 Phone: (515) 988-2244 jjorgensen@pork.org

Mary Kennedy Associate Professor of Practice DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8345 mary.kennedy@dtn.com Lindsay Kennedy DTN Cash Grains Analyst Texas Tech University Box 42131 Box 42131 Lubbock, TX 79409-2131 Phone: 806-834-8240 lindsay.kennedy@ttu.edu Melissa Kessler Director of Communications US Grains Council 20 F Street NW #600 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 492-3433 mkessler@grains.org Boyd Kidwell DTN 402 Hickory Street Cary, NC 27513

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Jennifer Kiel Editor Farm Progress 710 W. Park St. Saint Johns, MI 48879 Phone: (989) 224-1235 Jennifer.Kiel@farmprogress.com Lindsay King Associate Editor Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5276 lking@angus.org Todd Klassy Photographer Todd Klassy Photography P.O. Box 250 Bainville, MT 59212 Phone: 406-282-1718 todd@toddklassy.com Katie Knapp Photographer and Communications Consultant The Ag Photographer 4212 40th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 612-791-8198 katie@theagphotographer.com Bryce Knorr Senior Grain Market Analyst Farm Progress 5140 S Hyde Park Blvd Apt. 9B Chicago, IL 60615 Phone: (262) 725-4222 bryce.knorr@informa.com Sarah Kolell VP, Marketing and Communications Rabo AgriFinance 5008 NE Lakewood Way Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, MO 64064 Phone: 913-424-6845 sarah.kolell@raboag.com

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Candace Krebs Freelancer, Photographer 2225 Fountain Lake Ave. Apt. J225 Enid, OK 73703-4153 Phone: (580) 242-1910 candacejk@aol.com Jaclyn Krymowski Freelance writer/Communications specialist The Herdbook/American Jersey Cattle Association 5927 Finn Glenn Dr. Westerville, OH 43081 Krymowski.5@osu.edu David Kurns Editorial Content Director Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-480-3160 david.kurns@meredith.com

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Corryn La Rue Student 1325 Templeton Hills Rd Templeton, CA 93465 Phone: 805-550-7130 grizzlycattleco@gmail.com Lauren LaGrande Instructor Oregon State University 628 Ecols St. S Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: 530-635-5899 laurenlagrande@gmail.com

Kellie Lasack Freelance Writer and Photographer Roan Marketing and Communications 2658 Hwy 136 Oxford Junction, IA 52323 Phone: 563-495-4772 kellie@roanmarketing.com

Mick Lane Freelance Writer, Photographer, Ediitor Valleyview Enterprises 3268 Valleyview Ave. Truro, IA 50257 Phone: 641-765-4134 micklane1951@yahoo.com

Jennifer Latzke Associate Editor High Plains Publishers Inc. 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd, PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801-0760 Phone: (620) 338-5534 jlatzke@hpj.com

Laurie Langstraat Vice President, Public Relations National Crop Insurance Services 8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Ste 600 Overland Park, KS 66210-1567 Phone: (913) 685-2767 lauriel@ag-risk.org

Kurt Lawton Owner Stellar Content LLC 13996 Wellington Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 kurt.lawton@gmail.com

Dante LaPenta Communications Manager University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Townsend Hall 531 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19716 Phone: 302-831-1355 dlapenta@udel.edu Erin Larson Community Relations Riverview, LLP 6012 90th Ave. NE Murdock, MN 56271 Phone: 507-461-0958 erin.larson@riverviewllp.com

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Greg Lamp Freelancer Freelancer 2051 Wellesley Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 Phone: (651) 690-0293 greg.lamp21@gmail.com

Christy Lee Owner, Freelancer Cee Lee Communications 256 N. 2700 E. Rd. Wellington, IL 60973-6048 Phone: (765) 714-1599 christy@ceeleecommunications.com Courtney Leeper Writer/Copy Editor Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6293 clleeper@noble.org

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Urban Lehner DTN Editor Emeritus C/O DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68144 Phone: 402-301-6143 urbanity@hotmail.com

Rachel Lium Public Relations Coordinator Two Rivers Marketing 106 E 6th St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-557-2236 rachell@2RM.com

Stephanie Leonard Industrial Hygienist/Occupational Safety Manager University of Iowa 5457 Maier Ave SW Riverside, IA 52327 Phone: (319) 679-3004 leonard_stephanie@hotmail.com

Tim Loretangeli Creative Director Random Thought Studio The Red Knob Building 104 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown City, NJ 8505 Phone: 609-234-3854 tim@randomthoughtstudio.com

Kate LeRette CHS, Inc. katherine.lerette@chsinc.com

Alex Lowery Print Media Specialist Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation 6311 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39215 Phone: 601-977-4367 alowery@msfb.org

Frank Lessiter Editor Lessiter Media P.O. Box 624 Brookfield, WI 53008-0624 Phone: 262-777-2402 lessitef@lesspub.com Joe Link Freelancer Freelance 804 Evergreen Drive Fulton, MO 65251 Phone: (205) 948-5385 pfeditor@aol.com Kelsey Litchfield Digital Media Consultant and Videographer Kelsey Litchfield PO Box 23 Rio, IL 61472 Phone: 309-371-1855 kelsey.litchfield@gmail.com

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Andy Lucas Director Georgia Farm Bureau 1620 Bass Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 474-8411 ralucas@gfb.org Amanda Lucey Account Director The Partnership of Atlanta 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Southeast Suite 930 Atlanta, GA 30339 amanda@thepartnership.com

Brian MacLeod Editor The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Phone: (306) 665-3537 brian.macleod@media.com

David Lundquist Supervisor, Photographer & Video CHS 5500 Cenex Drive Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: 612-419-3517 david.lundquist@chsinc.com

Neil Macmillan President Meristem Communications 142 Fourth Street East Cornwall, ON K6H 2H9 Phone: 613-938-3875 nmacmillan1@cogeco.ca

Lisa Lynd Director, Content Design Farm Progress 255 38th Ave. Ste P St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: (630) 524-4566 lisa.lynd@farmprogress.com

Julie Mais Editor Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5271 jmais@angus.org

Ron Lyseng The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 ron.lyseng@producer.com

Maggie Malson Writer and Photographer Maggie Malson Communications 3100 Elmore Road Parma, ID 83660 Phone: 208-739-2265 maggiejomalson@mac.com

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Kristy Mach Senior Counselor Gardner & Gardner Communications 605 Columbus Ave. S. PO Box 156 New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-6502 kristymach@gandgcomm.com

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Gene Lucht Public Affairs Editor Iowa Farmer Today 303 NW Horizon Ct. Ankeny, IA 50023 Phone: (515) 210-0302 gene.lucht@hotmail.com

Holly Martin Publisher High Plains Journal, LLC PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801-0760 Phone: (620) 369-2234 hmartin@hpj.com Sanford Mattson Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6292 smmattson@noble.org

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Christine McClintic Freelancer, Editor McClintic Freelance 1776 Hill Haven Rd. Hollister, MO 65672 Phone: (417) 544-4400 jd-powersource@live.com

Jena McRell Editor Grant Company LLC 4221 Mitchell Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64507 Phone: 816-261-6398 jena@grantcompany.net

Lorne McClinton Freelancer LMCC Holdings Inc. 107 - 33 Ontario Street Kingston, ON K7L5E3 Phone: (306) 591-3613 lorne.mcclinton@sasktel.net

Clint Mefford Director of Communications American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-261-4868 cmefford@angus.org

Emily McMahon Director of Human Resources and Administration Iowa Soybean Association 1255 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy Ankeny, IA 50023 Phone: 515-334-1041 emcmahon@iasoybeans.com

Josh Meo Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6292 jjmeo@noble.org

Karen McMahon Freelancer Karen McMahon 16782 Ironwood Circle Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 612-840-8208 karenkmcmahon@icloud.com Ryan McNeill Senior Digital Producer Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 rdmcneill@noble.org

Steven Mercer Vice President of Communications U.S. Wheat Associates 3103 10th St. N, Ste 300 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (571) 970-4436 smercer@uswheat.org Catherine Merlo Business writer-editor Freelancer 14221 Searspoint Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93314-8346 Phone: (661) 588-0561 cmm55@aol.com Shelby Mettlen shelbymettlen@gmail.com

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Marlys Miller Owner M3 Wordshop 5717 Bartlett Lane Madison, WI 53711-3424 Phone: (608) 278-9211 mmpork@aol.com

Kathy Meyer lobo_km@sbcglobal.net

Becky Mills Freelancer Freelancer 185 Lovett Farm Rd. Cuthbert, GA 39840 Phone: 229-938-1698 beckymills81@yahoo.com

Deena Migliazzo Freelance writer Hoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyman National Magazine 4520 North Fox Road Atwater, CA 95301 Phone: 209-658-5506 deenamigliazzo@gmail.com Sarah Mikesell President Mikesell Global Communications 2835 Clara Avenue Aurora, IL 60502 Phone: (630) 373-0628 sarah@mikesellglobalcommunications.com Michelle Miller Senior Editor Farm Babe, LLC 20446 145th St Monona, IA 52159 Phone: 563-880-0707 michelle@thefarmbabe.com Dan Miller Freelance writer, editor, photographer DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4736 dan.miller@progressivefarmer.com

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Diane Meyer Editor American Hereford Association 11500 N Ambassador Dr Suite 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: 816-218-2282 dmeyer@hereford.org

Martha Mintz Freelance Writer/Photographer/Videographer Corral Creek Communications 3303 Laredo Place Billings, MT 59102 Phone: 406-853-6853 martha@corralcreekcomm.net Paula Mohr Editor Farm Progress Cos. 18725 St Francis Blvd Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763-753-4388 paula.mohr@farmprogress.com Rick Mooney Freelancer Lightharvest Photography N5098 Spooner Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 Phone: (715) 635-9464 rmooney234@hotmail.com Mark Moore Freelancer Moore Communications N40W32731 Wildwood Lane Nashotah, WI 53058 Phone: (262) 899-2461 mark@mooreagphotos.com

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Marlee Moore Multimedia Content Director Alabama Farmers Federation P.O. Box. 11000 Montgomery, AL 36191 Phone: 334-613-4219 mmoore@alfafarmers.org

Lacey Newlin Page Designer High Plains Journal 1618 S Oklahoma Avenue Cherokee, OK 73728 Phone: (620) 227-7171 lnewlin@hpj.com

Dave Mowitz Executive Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS257 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 243-3327 dave.mowitz@meredith.com

Jess Nicholson Marketing & Communications Coordinator Salford Group 364018 McBeth Rd Salford, ON N0J1W0 Phone: 519-485-1293 jessica.nicholson@salfordgroup.com

Victoria Myers Senior Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4735 victoria.myers@progressivefarmer.com

Raylene Nickel Freelancer Successful Farming 3117 5th Ave. NE Kief, ND 58723-9500 Phone: (701) 626-7183 fivepenny@srt.com

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Leo Nieter Senior Designer, Photographer Red Barn Media Group 21 Madison Dr. Yarmouth, ME 4096 Phone: (207) 712-9806 leo@redbarnmediagroup.com

Katie Navarra Freelancer Katie Navarra Communications PO Box 448 Mechanicville, NY 12118 Phone: 518-312-7032 katienavarra@yahoo.com Todd Neeley DTN Staff Reporter DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-8237 todd.neeley@dtn.com

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Fran Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Editor Farm Progress/Penton/Informa 112 S. Prairie St. PO Box 236 Brandon, WI 53919 Phone: (920) 346-2285 foleary@farmprogress.com

Jeannine Otto Field Editor AgriNews Publications 113 N. Jefferson Ave. Amboy, IL 61310 Phone: 815-440-8075 agwriter1@gmail.com

Joan Olson Freelancer FLM Harvest 11417 Louisiana Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55438 Phone: 952-594-4236 jolson@flmharvest.com

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Brent Olson Vice President Independently Speaking 34596 690th Ave. Ortonville, MN 56278 Phone: (320) 273-2297 bcolson@fedteldirect.net Patricia Orlowitz Agriculture Development Officer USAID/Bangladesh Unit 6120 Box 106 DPO, AP 96562-0106 Phone: 301-985-8724 x 2545 orlowitzp@yahoo.com Lyle Orwig Chairman & Founding Partner Charleston | Orwig Inc. 515 W. North Shore Dr. Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 352-2426 lorwig@charlestonorwig.com Karyn Ostrom Client Service Manager G&S Business Communications 4242 Six Forks Road, Suite 1650 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (917) 297-5827 kostrom@gscommunications.com

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Tim Oliver President Morgan & Myers N16 W23233 Stone Ridge Dr. Ste 200 Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (262) 650-7260 toliver@morganmyers.com

Brad Parker Director of Communications Kansas Soybean Association 1000 SW Red Oaks Place Topeka, KS 66615-1207 Phone: 877-577-6923 parker@kansassoybeans.org Jim Patrico Freelance Freelance 1002 Richmond Plattsburg, MO 64477 Phone: 816-806-4612 jim.patrico@outlook.com Rachel Peabody Senior Communications Specialist Illinois Soybean Association 1605 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: 217-825-7654 peabodyr@ilsoy.org Jerry Perkins Freelance writer, editor, designer, and photographer Self-Employed 504 56th St. Des Moines, IA 50312 Phone: (515) 724-3625 jerrypeggyp@hotmail.com

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Shiloh Perry Media Relations Specialist American Farm Bureau Federation 600 Maryland Avenue South West Suite 1000W Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 979-204-5448 shilohp@fb.org Chelsea Peters Social Media Specialist MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Drive Columbiz, MO 65201 Phone: (573) 876-5304 crobinson@mfa-inc.com Robyn Peterson Public Relations Coordinator Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: (580) 224-6294 rlpeterson@noble.org Edward Phillips Managing Editor Farm Progress/Informa PO Box 1420 Clarksdale, MS 38614-1420 Phone: (662) 624-8503 ed.phillips@farmprogress.com Shalin Pinkerton Founder United Sorghum Checkoff Program 4201 N. Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403 Phone: 806-687-8727 shalin@sorghumcheckoff.com

Joann Pipkin Communications Manager Show Me Agri-Comm 3674 S. State Hwy. N Republic, MO 65738 Phone: (417) 732-8552 joann.pipkin@att.net Jack Pitzer Freelancer Retired 7801 Suffolk Ct. Alexandria, VA 22315-4029 Phone: 703-627-9424 editorjack@aol.com John Pocock Retired Zinpro Corporation 10400 Viking Drive, Suite 240 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Phone: (952) 933-6999 jpocock@zinpro.com Karen Potratz Corporate Communications Specialist Charleston | Orwig 515 W. North Shore Drive Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 563-5100 kpotratz@charlestonorwig.com Benjamin Potter Account Group Supervisor Informa/Farm Progress 12033 Oak Meadow Dr Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: 630-823-6286 ben.potter@farmprogress.com Amber Pratt Senior Editor Alabama Ag Credit 2660 EastChase Lane, #401 Montgomery, AL 36117 Phone: 334-694-5549 Amber.Pratt@AlabamaAgCredit.com

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Stephanie Pruitt Reporter/Photographer Texas Corn Producers 4205 N. Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403 Phone: 806-763-2676 stephanie@texascorn.org Rick Purnell Communications Director RPR Company PO Box 4335 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Phone: (760) 464-0035 rpurnell@rprcompany.com

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Michael Raine DTN Staff Reporter The Western Producer/Glacier Media 2310 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 Phone: (306) 665-3592 mike.raine@producer.com

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Sean Pratt Director, Marketing & PR The Western Producer/Glacier Media PO Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 Phone: (306) 665-3541 sean.pratt@producer.com

Catharine Randolph Managing Editor Alabama Farmers Cooperative 121 Somerville Road NE Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-308-1672 jade.randolph@alafarm.com Katie Range Graphic Designer Illinois Soybean Association 409 E. Lake Dr. Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: (773) 294-1444 katierange@mac.com

Paul Queck Principal, Freelancer Queck Freelance 3234 S. Five Points Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46239 Phone: (317) 353-1557 pqueck@aol.com

Mike Rankin Art Director W.D. Hoard & Sons 28 Milwaukee Ave., W Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 920-979-4186 mrankin@hayandforage.com

Russ Quinn Freelancer DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-3678 russ.quinn@dtn.com

Kenna Rathai Managing Editor Broadhead 3242 N 2280 E St. Anne, IL 60964 Phone: (815) 422-0321 krathai@broadheadco.com

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Laura Read Public Relations Director ReadWriteShoot.com P.O. Box 165 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Phone: (530) 414-0722 Laura@ReadWriteShoot.com

Drex Rhoades Photojournalist USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council 2780 West Pullman Rd. Moscow, ID 83843 Phone: 208-882-3023 drhoades@usapulses.org

Larry Reichenberger Freelance writer & photographer John Deere 5000 North 295th West Mt. Hope, KS 67108 Phone: 316-445-2598 lrwheat@hotmail.com

Jennifer Richburg Director of Communications DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2204 Lakeshore Drive Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4728 jennifer.richburg@dtn.com

Joel Reichenberger Senior Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer PO Box 774711 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Phone: 316-204-4094 jim.reichenberger@dtn.com

Amy Roady Graphic Designer/Production Assistant Illinois Soybean Association 1605 Commerce Pkwy Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: 309-535-7937 roadya@ilsoy.org

Miranda Reiman Freelancer Certified Angus Beef LLC 75845 Road 417 Cozad, NE 69130 Phone: 308-784-2294 mreiman@certifiedangusbeef.com

Owen Roberts Communications Director University of Guelph 231 Yorkshire St. N. Guelph, ON N1H 5C2 owen@uoguelph.ca

Edwin Remsberg Director, Producer Communications Remsberg Inc. 2507 Pleasantville Road Fallston, MD 21047 Phone: 410-598-8516 edwin@remsberg.com Kerri Reynolds Lotven MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Drive Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-876-5364 kreynolds@mfa-inc.com

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Lacey Roberts Graduate Research Assistant Texas A&M University 604 B Corregidor Dr. College Station, TX 77840 Phone: 806-332-9974 lacey.roberts10@tamu.edu Rachel Robinson Journalist American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-520-0492 rrobinson@angus.org

Kate Ryan Communications Manager American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Avenue Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5137 kryan@angus.org

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Dawn Sahli Communications Specialist DTN/The Progressive Farmer Phone: (605) 228-9927 dsahli28@gmail.com Kayla Sargent Western Ag Reporter PO Box 30758 Billings, MT 59107 Phone: (406) 259-4589 editor@westernagreporter.com Nick Scalise Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-3714 nick.scalise@dtn.com Lilian Schaer DTN Multimedia Editor Agri-Food Project Services Ltd. 492 Arkell Road Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Phone: 519-212-9559 lilian@agrifoodprojects.ca

Jennifer Schlecht Freelance writer and editor Forum Communications Company 3361 50th Ave SE Medina, ND 58467 Phone: 701-486-3145 jschlecht@agweek.com

members (a-z)

Elton Robinson 46 N. Branch Rd Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Phone: 901-581-3505 Elton.robinson@outlook.com

R. Kelly Schwalbe Multimedia journalist Sage Communications LLC 1525 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: (816) 474-3166 kelly@sagebrandkc.com Jessie Scott Partner Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-2965 jessie.scott@meredith.com Kylene Scott Digital Content Director High Plains Journal. LLC PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 338-7293 kscott@hpj.com Maggie Seiler Associate Editor Hoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyman 28 Milwaukee Ave Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 316-249-1207 mseiler@hoards.com Natalina Sents Associate Editor Successful Farming 1716 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 319-212-1646 natalina.sents@meredith.com

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Meleah Shadler Digital Content Editor Virginia Tech 2415 Ridge Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone: 434-851-1305 meleahs5@vt.edu

Shaun Smith Marketing Communications Director Noble Reaserch Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6362 sesmith@noble.org

Elaine Shein Student DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-8291 elaine.shein@dtn.com

Pamela Smith Crops Technology Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2530 S. Forest Crest Rd. Decatur, IL 62521 Phone: 217-670-9139 pamela.smith@dtn.com

Jennifer Shike DTN Associate Managing Editor Farm Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PORK 491 CR 400 N Sadorus, IL 61872 Phone: 217-369-2868 jshike@farmjournal.com

Ronald Smith Senior Content Director Farm Press/Farm Progress 520 Trilliium Trail Johnson City, TN 37604 Phone: 214-417-3169 ron.smith@farmprogress.com

Jeremy Simes Editor The Western Producer Jeremy.simes@producer.com

Brandon Souza Video Specialist Rabo AgriFinance 915 Highland Pointe Drive Suite 350 Roseville, CA 95678 Phone: 916-804-5100 brandon.souza@rabobank.com

Karen Simon Karen Simon Communications 522 Luther Drive Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (515) 669-7473 ksimon03@gmail.com Carolynn Sinclair President, Freelancer Western Equipment Dealers Association 2435 Pegasus Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 8C3 Phone: 403-250-7581 csinclair@westerneda.com

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Holly Spangler Senior Territory Marketing Manager Farm Progress 3369 E. Cucumber Hollow Rd. Marietta, IL 61459-9306 Phone: (309) 926-6082 holly.spangler@farmprogress.com Bill Spiegel Editor Meredith Corporation 2880 Bentwood Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502 Phone: (785) 587-7796 bill.spiegel2@meredith.com

Gavin Sulewski Agricultural Policy Editor International Plant Nutrition Institute Ste 300 5500 Triangle Parkway Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Phone: 770-536-5990 gsulewski@ipni.net

Mary Stokes PR Director Mississippi State University 845 County Road 370 Elba, AL 36323 Phone: 334-389-0567 stokes.annab@gmail.com

Rod Swoboda Editor Farm Progress 149 South Hickory Blvd Des Moines, IA 50327 Phone: (515) 505-1543 rod.swoboda@farmprogress.com

Jay Stone Graduate Assistant Georgia Farm Bureau 1620 Bass Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: 678-707-9134 jjstone@gfb.org

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Matt Strelecki Print/Web Specialist Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-2815 matt.strelecki@meredith.com Megan Striegel Creative Director Iowa State University 18600 Hwy 21 What Cheer, IA 50268 Phone: 641-295-6202 meganstr@iastate.edu Deana Stroisch Student FarmWeek 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington, IL 61702 Phone: 309-557-3165 dstroisch@ilfb.org

members (a-z)

Heather Stettner Crops Editor Rabo AgriFinance 2535 N Carleton Ave Suite A Grand Island, NE 68803 Phone: 308-385-7968 heather.stettner@raboag.com

Linda Tank Editor CHS Inc. 5500 Cenex Dr. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: (651) 355-5035 linda.tank@chsinc.com Christina Taylor Vice President, Enterprise Marketing & Communications John Deere 10789 S. Ridgeview Rd. Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913-310-8287 taylorchristinac@johndeere.com Trent Taylor Copywriter Trent Taylor PO Box 292 Harrison, AR 72602 Phone: 870-688-0642 trenttaylor94@gmail.com

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members (a-z)

Sharlet Teigen Owner/Digital Media Specialist Demeter Communications 10827 Karsten Dr. Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Phone: (605) 390-8320 sharletteigen@demetercommunications.com

Mace Thornton U.S. Public Relations Lead American Farm Bureau Federation 600 Maryland Av. SW, Ste 1000W Washington, DC 20024 Phone: (202) 406-3641 macet@fb.org

Laura Temple Senior Partner Laura Temple 1463 Mercury Dr. #213 Schaumburg, IL 60193 Phone: 847-436-3525 laura_temple@comcast.net

Daiton Tietz Executive Director, Communications Iowa State University 1534 185th St Decorah, IA 52101 Phone: 563-379-8672 daitontietz@gmail.com

Marcy Tessmann Freelancer/Marketing Communications Charleston | Orwig Inc. 515 W. North Shore Drive Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: 262 352-2450 mtessmann@charlestonorwig.com

Kate Tindall Student Iowa State University College of Engineering/ Ag and Biosystems Engineering Department 304 Town Engineering Building 813 Bissell Road Ames, IA 50011-1066 Phone: 515-294-1049 ktindall@iastate.edu

Cheryl Tevis President AgPerspectives, Inc. 187 H. Ave. Pilot Mound, IA 50223 Phone: 515-353-4433 cltevis@wccta.net Mary Thompson Freelance writer Farm Foundation 1301 W. 22nd St., Ste 906 Oak Brook, IL 60523-3373 Phone: (630) 571-9393 mary@farmfoundation.org Rosie Thoni VP Communications AdFarm 611 W Slate St Andover, KS 67002 Phone: 316-665-0746 rosie.thoni@adfarmonline.com

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Ryan Tipps Communications Specialist Carbon Media Group 3111 Nemmo Road Vinton, VA 24179 Phone: 540-525-6124 rtipps@carbonmedia.com Lon Tonneson Managing Editor, Ag & Rural Lifestyle Penton/Farm Progress 6258 90th Ave. N Glyndon, MN 56547-9763 Phone: (701) 361-1105 lon.tonneson@farmprogress.com

Chris Torres Digital News Manager Farm Progress P.O. Box 734 Richland, PA 17087 Phone: 717-679-2677 chris.torres@farmprogress.com

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Emily Unglesbee Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 7707 Eagles Head Ct Rockville, MD 20855 Phone: (402) 637-3295 emily.unglesbee@dtn.com Boyce Upholt DTN Staff Reporter Red Barn Media Group 1525 France St New Orleans, LA 70117 boyce@redbarnmediagroup.com

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Claire Vath Associate Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 3138 Boxwood Dr. Birmingham, AL 35216 Phone: (205) 908-8687 clairevath@gmail.com

Laurie Vial Vial Consulting 1608 W. Church St. Champaign, IL 61821 Phone: 309-242-8571 vialconsult@gmail.com

members (a-z)

Rachel Torbert Content Director Illinois Farm Bureau 1701 Towanda Ave Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: 217-519-2028 rtorbert@ilfb.org

Willie Vogt Owner Farm Progress 3864 Palisade Way Eagan, MN 55122-1710 Phone: (651) 454-6994 willie.vogt@farmprogress.com Megan Vollstedt Editorial Director Meredith Agrimedia 1716 Locust St Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-284-2210 megan.vollstedt@meredith.com

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Chad Wagner Agronomy & Technology Editor John Deere 10789 S. Ridgeview Road Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913-620-8432 wagnerchad@johndeere.com Sharon Wagner Podcast Host, Art Director Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences Building #230 TAMU 2116 College Station, TX 77843-2116 Phone: 909-228-1183 sharon.wagner@tamu.edu

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Anna Wagner Schliep Graduate Student FLM Harvest 989 Van Buren Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 320-815-9549 annawagnerschliep@gmail.com

Mariam Wassmann Senior Graphic Designer DeKalb County Farm Bureau 1350 W. Prairie Dr. Sycamore, IL 60178-3166 Phone: (815) 264-3595 mariamwassmann@dekalbfarmbureau.org

John Wallace Senior Account Executive John Wallace Communications 1531 Tiffany Forest Lane Grapevine, TX 76051-6651 Phone: (817) 488-7668 john@jwallacepr.com

Dee Weeda Editor Dee Weeda Communications 200 Cottonwood Rd. Creston, IA 50801 Phone: 641-344-0757 dee@deeweedacomm.com

Mark Wallheiser Writer/Strategist DTN/The Progressive Farmer Phone: 850-294-1290 mark@markwallheiser.com

Craig Weiland PR, Communications and Content Expert MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Dr. Columbia, MO 65201-3599 Phone: (573) 876-5337 cweiland@mfa-inc.com

Mindy Ward Farm Progress 21680 Smith Creek Rd. Marthasville, MO 63357 Phone: 636-359-2433 mindy.ward@farmprogress.com Arlene Warner Editor Vive Crop Protection 1, 6275 Northam Drive Mississauga, ON L4V 1Y8 Phone: 519-222-2226 awarner@vivecrop.com Brent Warren Communications Manager DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4740 brent.warren@telventdtn.com

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Gracie Weinzierl Art Director Illinois Farm Bureau 306 Gregory Street Normal, IL 61761 Phone: 309-660-3442 gracie.weinzierl@gmail.com Steve Werblow Consumer Engagement Manager Steve Werblow Communications 319 Scenic Dr. Ashland, OR 97520-2672 Phone: (541) 488-8610 steve@stevewerblow.com Nate Werner Freelancer John Deere 10789 S Ridgeview Road Olathe, KS 66109 Phone: 913-310-8262 wernernathan@johndeere.com

Elizabeth Williams Crops Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 103 Orchard Circle Indianola, IA 50125 Phone: (515) 961-9085 fjecwilliams@msn.com

Ed White Project Manager The Western Producer/Glacier Media 709-177 Lombard Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5 Phone: (204) 943-6294 ed.white@producer.com

Mike Wilson DTN Special Correspondent Farm Progress Co. 3342 N Pres Howard Brown Blvd Decatur, IL 62521 Phone: 217-620-6218 mwilson@farmprogress.com

Scott Whitman Reporter/Photographer AgriLife Studios/MWI Communications 12660 135 1/2 Ave N Dayton, MN 55327 scott@agrilifestudios.com

Emma Wilson Publications Manager Iowa Corn 5505 NW 88th Street Johnston, IA 50131 Phone: 641-740-7819 ewilson@iowacorn.org

members (a-z)

Brett Wessler Art Editor Duff Dynamic Marketing 11125 Ambassador Dr. Ste 120 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: (816) 841-0926 brett@duffdynamic.com

Jennifer Whittaker Co-Owner/Producer Georgia Farm Bureau 1620 Bass Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 474-8411 ext. 5334 jawhittaker@gfb.org

Rebecca Winkert Director of Content U.S. Grains Council 20 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 rwinkert@grains.org

Krista Wiebenga Editor Precision Laboratories 1429 S. Shields Drive Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-282-7229 kwiebenga@precisionlab.com

Susan Winsor Membership & Communications Coordinator A Way With Words 15269 42nd St. South Afton, MN 55001 Phone: 651-491-4759 susanwinsor@mac.com

Matthew Wilde Marketing & Communications Specialist DTN/The Progressive Farmer matt.wilde@dtn.com

Matthew Winterholler Self-employed National Sorghum Producers 3122 4th St Apt 204A Lubbock, TX 79415 Phone: 307-670-2163 matthew.winterholler@gmail.com

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members (a-z)

Sam Wirzba Communications Intern Last Light Photography 114 Ermineglen Bay North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6G4 Phone: (403) 328-8944 swirzba@shaw.ca

Cassie Yontz Web Editor Charleston | Orwig 2804 Longmeadow Ln. Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: 618-340-1344 cassie.becker5@gmail.com

Steve Woit Freelancer/Photographer DTN/The Progressive Farmer Phone: 952-913-3993 steve@stevewoit.com

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Laura Wolf Osborn Barr | Paramore 914 Spruce St Ste 200 Saint Louis, MO 63102 Phone: 660-281-5331 laura.wolf@osbornbarr.com Timothy Woodruff, Jr. Manager Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6371 tmwoodruff@noble.org Sara Wyant Web Designer Agri-Pulse Communications Inc. 110 Waterside Lane Camdenton, MO 65020 Phone: (573) 873-0800 sara@agri-pulse.com

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Paul Yanko President The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 paul.yanko@producer.com

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Chuck Zimmerman Senior Account Executive ZimmComm 1507 Templemore Dr. Cantonment, FL 32533 Phone: (850) 780-6617 chuck@zimmcomm.biz

Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow

Lea Peck National President nact.president@gmail.com Jill Seiler National Vice President nact.vp@gmail.com

Anna Anna President Missouri State University anna0912@live.missouristate.edu act

Kiera Leddy National Member Relations Coordinator nact.memberrelations@gmail.com

Hollie Mitchell President University of Georgia hrm72451@uga.edu

Mandy Taylor National Secretary/Treasurer nact.secretary@gmail.com Hannah Tucker National Communications Coordinator nact.comms@gmail.com Leah Giess President Kansas State University l15giess@ksu.edu

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Students

students

Katelyn Allen Student Virginia Tech 5185 St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Jefferson, MD 21755 Phone: 240-397-4384 kallen16@vt.edu

Alexis Ford Social Media Coordinator PREM - PR & Social 5739 N. Cedar Ave Apt 247 Fresno, CA 93710 Phone: 661-246-8866 afordlexus@gmail.com

Emily Berger ACT Member Texas A&M University 1809 Quail Run College Station, TX 77845 Phone: (979) 224-3481 emilycayberger@gmail.com

Kasey Heath Assistant Account Executive Padilla 1101 West River Pkwy, Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 402-641-8697 kasey.heath96@gmail.com

Brittany Bowman Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student, agricultural communications Oklahoma State University 718 E. Fifth Ave. 805 Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: 540-908-0929 brittany.bowman@Okstate.edu

Cheyenne Johanson Student Tarleton State 814 N Ollie St Stephenville, TX 76401 Phone: 512-755-3870 cheyennejohanson@gmail.com

Logan Britton GraduateResearch and Teaching Associate Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics 519 S. Gordon St. Wichita, KS 67213 Phone: 620-778-4918 brittonlogan@gmail.com

Corryn La Rue N/A Student 1325 Templeton Hills Rd Templeton, CA 93465 Phone: 805-550-7130 grizzlycattleco@gmail.com Lauren LaGrande Instructor Oregon State University 628 Ecols St. S Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: 530-635-5899 laurenlagrande@gmail.com

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Lacey Roberts Graduate Research Assistant Texas A&M University 604 B Corregidor Dr. College Station, TX 77840 Phone: 806-332-9974 lacey.roberts10@tamu.edu Meleah Shadler Student Virginia Tech 2415 Ridge Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone: 434-851-1305 meleahs5@vt.edu

Sharon Wagner Graduate Student Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences Building #230 TAMU 2116 College Station, TX 77843-2116 Phone: 909-228-1183 sharon.wagner@tamu.edu Matthew Winterholler Communications Intern National Sorghum Producers 3122 4th St Apt 204A Lubbock, TX 79415 Phone: 307-670-2163 matthew.winterholler@gmail.com

students

Mary Stokes Graduate Assistant Mississippi State University 845 County Road 370 Elba, AL 36323 Phone: 334-389-0567 stokes.annab@gmail.com Megan Striegel Student Iowa State University 18600 Hwy 21 What Cheer, IA 50268 Phone: 641-295-6202 meganstr@iastate.edu Daiton Tietz Student Iowa State University 1534 185th St Decorah, IA 52101 Phone: 563-379-8672 daitontietz@gmail.com

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Debra Davis Publications Director, Editor Alabama Farmers Federation P.O. Box 11000 Montgomery, AL 36191 Phone: 334-451-2879 ddavis@alfafarmers.org Barry Falkner Production Manager/Editorial DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4712 barry.falkner@dtn.com

Lois Chaplin Freelance Contributor 417 Windsor Dr Homewood, AL 35209 Phone: 205-870-8925 ltc4biz@gmail.com

Morgan Graham Publication Editor Alabama Farmers Cooperative 121Somerville Rd NE Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-308-1618 morgan.graham@alafarm.com

Jamie Cole Creative Director Red Barn Media Group 152 Sugarberry Dr. Maylene, AL 35114 Phone: (205) 540-2653 jamie@redbarnmediagroup.com

Caleb Hicks Marketing and Digital Media Specialist Agri-AFC P.O. Box 2207 Decatur, AL 35609 Phone: 334-782-0681 cmh0083@auburn.edu

Jamie Creamer Senior editor Auburn University College of Agriculture/ Alabama Ag Experiment Station 3 Comer Hall Auburn, AL 36849 Phone: 334-559-2851 creamjs@auburn.edu

Chris Hill Managing Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2204 Lakeshore Drive Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4714 chris.hill@dtn.com

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Charles Johnson Freelancer American Trail, Inc. PO Box 187 Leesburg, AL 35983 Phone: (865) 414-0207 charlesjohnson@americantrail.com

Jennifer Richburg Director of Communications DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2204 Lakeshore Drive Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4728 jennifer.richburg@dtn.com

Dan Miller Senior Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4736 dan.miller@progressivefarmer.com

Mary Stokes PR Director Mississippi State University 845 County Road 370 Elba, AL 36323 Phone: 334-389-0567 stokes.annab@gmail.com

Marlee Moore Multimedia Content Director Alabama Farmers Federation P.O. Box. 11000 Montgomery, AL 36191 Phone: 334-613-4219 mmoore@alfafarmers.org

Claire Vath Associate Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 3138 Boxwood Dr. Birmingham, AL 35216 Phone: (205) 908-8687 clairevath@gmail.com

Victoria Myers Senior Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4735 victoria.myers@progressivefarmer.com

Brent Warren Communications Manager DTN/The Progressive Farmer - Alabama 2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 415 Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: 205-414-4740 brent.warren@telventdtn.com

Amber Pratt Senior Editor Alabama Ag Credit 2660 EastChase Lane, #401 Montgomery, AL 36117 Phone: 334-694-5549 Amber.Pratt@AlabamaAgCredit.com Catharine Randolph Managing Editor Alabama Farmers Cooperative 121 Somerville Road NE Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-308-1672 jade.randolph@alafarm.com

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Alberta, Canada Tracey Feist Director Elbow Valley Resources Inc. Box 728 Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0 Canada Phone: 403-949-3480 tracey@groundwords.com

Carolynn Sinclair President, Freelancer Western Equipment Dealers Association 2435 Pegasus Road NE Calgary, AB T2E 8C3 Canada Phone: 403-250-7581 csinclair@westerneda.com

Todd Fitchette Associate Editor Western Farm Press PO Box 2429 Tulare, CA 93275 Phone: 559-366-7746 todd.fitchette@farmprogress.com

Sam Wirzba Communications Intern Last Light Photography 114 Ermineglen Bay North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6G4 Canada Phone: (403) 328-8944 swirzba@shaw.ca

Alexis Ford Social Media Coordinator PREM - PR & Social 5739 N. Cedar Ave Apt 247 Fresno, CA 93710 Phone: 661-246-8866 afordlexus@gmail.com

Autumn Fuhrman Managing Editor Arkansas Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association 310 Executive Court Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: 501-224-2114 autumn@arbeef.org Trent Taylor Vice President, Enterprise Marketing & Communications Trent Taylor PO Box 292 Harrison, AR 72602 Phone: 870-688-0642 trenttaylor94@gmail.com

California Warren Clark President/Owner CCI Marketing 1580 Seacoast Drive - Suite D San Diego, CA 91932-3119 Phone: (847) 836-5100 warren.e.clark@gmail.com

Corryn La Rue N/A Student 1325 Templeton Hills Rd Templeton, CA 93465 Phone: 805-550-7130 grizzlycattleco@gmail.com Catherine Merlo Business Writer-Editor Freelancer 14221 Searspoint Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93314-8346 Phone: (661) 588-0561 cmm55@aol.com

members (st./prov.)

Arkansas

Deena Migliazzo Freelance Writer Hoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyman National Magazine 4520 North Fox Road Atwater, CA 95301 Phone: 209-658-5506 deenamigliazzo@gmail.com Rick Purnell Communications Director RPR Company PO Box 4335 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Phone: (760) 464-0035 rpurnell@rprcompany.com

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Laura Read Public Relations Director ReadWriteShoot.com P.O. Box 165 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Phone: (530) 414-0722 Laura@ReadWriteShoot.com Brandon Souza Video Specialist Rabo AgriFinance 915 Highland Pointe Drive Suite 350 Roseville, CA 95678 Phone: 916-804-5100 brandon.souza@rabobank.com

Colorado Nestor Carrillo Marketing Communications Specialist CoBank 6340 S. Fiddlers Green Circle Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-694-5831 ncarrillo@cobank.com

members (st./prov.)

Tanner Ehmke Manager CoBank, Knowledge Exchange Division 6340 S Fiddlers Green Cir. Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: (773) 350-8804 tanner.ehmke@gmail.com Joel Reichenberger Freelance writer & photographer DTN The Progressive Farmer PO Box 774711 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Phone: 316-204-4094 jim.reichenberger@dtn.com

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District of Columbia Wendy Brannen Director of Policy Communications American Soybean Association 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Suite 320 Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-684-6070 wbrannen@soy.org Jerry Hagstrom Editor The Hagstrom Report 600 New Hampshire Ave. NW Washington, DC 20008 Phone: (202) 739-8440 jhagstrom@nationaljournal.com Bryan Jernigan Director of Communications U.S. Grains Council 20 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 bjernigan@grains.org Melissa Kessler Director of Communications US Grains Council 20 F Street NW #600 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 492-3433 mkessler@grains.org Shiloh Perry Media Relations Specialist American Farm Bureau Federation 600 Maryland Avenue South West Suite 1000W Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 979-204-5448 shilohp@fb.org

Rebecca Winkert Director of Content U.S. Grains Council 20 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 rwinkert@grains.org

Chuck Zimmerman Senior Account Executive ZimmComm 1507 Templemore Dr. Cantonment, FL 32533 Phone: (850) 780-6617 chuck@zimmcomm.biz

Georgia

Delaware

Jessica Akins Lecturer/Communication Specialist Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College/ Center for Rural Prosperity and Innovation 1608 Shane Circle Nashville, GA 31639 jessica.harsh@abac.edu

Dante LaPenta Communications Manager University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Townsend Hall 531 South College Avenue Newark, DE 19716 Phone: 302-831-1355 dlapenta@udel.edu

Jessie Bland Project Coordinator/Director of Advertising Georgia Peanut Commission PO Box 967 Tifton, GA 31793 Phone: (229) 386-3472 jessie@gapeanuts.com

Florida Chad Etheridge CEO Growing America 5071 Challenger Way Pensacola, FL 32507 Phone: 229-869-8565 chad@growingamerica.com Elton Robinson Journalist 46 N. Branch Rd Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 Phone: 901-581-3505 Elton.robinson@outlook.com

Whitney Brannen Communication Specialist Georgia Peanut Commission PO Box 967 Tifton, GA 31794 Phone: 850-902-7888 whitney@gapeanuts.com

members (st./prov.)

Mace Thornton U.S. Public Relations Lead American Farm Bureau Federation 600 Maryland Av. SW, Ste 1000W Washington, DC 20024 Phone: (202) 406-3641 macet@fb.org

Joy Crosby Editor, Communications Director Georgia Peanut Commission PO Box 967 145 Fulwood Blvd.

Tifton, GA 31793 Phone: (229) 563-2745 joycrosby@gapeanuts.com

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Sharon Dowdy Sr. PR Coordinator UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, GA 30223 Phone: 770-229-3219 sharono@uga.edu Brad Haire Editor Farm Progress 2819 North Doublegate Albany, GA 31721 Phone: 229-809-0974 brad.haire@farmprogress.com Andy Lucas Director Georgia Farm Bureau 1620 Bass Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 474-8411 ralucas@gfb.org

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Amanda Lucey Account Director The Partnership of Atlanta 1100 Circle 75 Parkway Southeast Suite 930 Atlanta, GA 30339 amanda@thepartnership.com Becky Mills Freelancer Freelancer 185 Lovett Farm Rd. Cuthbert, GA 39840 Phone: 229-938-1698 beckymills81@yahoo.com Jay Stone Graduate Assistant Georgia Farm Bureau 1620 Bass Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: 678-707-9134 jjstone@gfb.org

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Gavin Sulewski Agricultural Policy Editor International Plant Nutrition Institute Ste 300 5500 Triangle Parkway Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Phone: 770-536-5990 gsulewski@ipni.net Jennifer Whittaker Co-Owner/Producer Georgia Farm Bureau 1620 Bass Road Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (478) 474-8411 ext. 5334 jawhittaker@gfb.org

Iowa Ed Adcock Communications Specialist Iowa State University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 304 Curtiss Hall Ames, IA 50011-1038 Phone: (515) 294-2314 edadcock@iastate.edu JoAnn Alumbaugh Editor Farm Journal Media 26598 Amarillo Ave. Linden, IA 50146 Phone: (641) 431-0257 jalumbaugh@farmjournal.com Paula Barbour Content Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St., LS253 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2852 paula.barbour@meredith.com

Laurie Bedord Executive Editor, Ag Technology Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust Street LS 257 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2853 laurie.bedord@meredith.com

Betsy Freese Executive Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2184 betsy.freese@meredith.com

Karen Bernick Manager, Public Relations KBMC 417 Emerald Ct. Long Grove, IA 52756 Phone: (563) 285-6832 karen@karenbernick.com

Janis Gandy Copy and Production Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: (515) 284-2187 janis.gandy@meredith.com

Jared Bramer Senior Marketing Communications Specialist Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health - North America 1900 Scott Avenue WWHQ Des Moines, IA 50317 Phone: 515-248-4031 jared.bramer@kemin.com

Gil Gullickson Executive Editor, Crops Technology Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS-257 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 Phone: 515-440-2315 Gil.Gullickson@meredith.com

Justin Davey Content Director Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS-265 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-284-2118 justin.davey@meredith.com David Ekstrom Senior Producer Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS-257 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-3345 david.ekstrom@meredith.com

Jodi Henke Multimedia Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-3571 jodi.henke@meredith.com

members (st./prov.)

Cindy Cunningham Asst. Vice President, Communications National Pork Board 1776 NW 114th St. Des Moines, IA 50325 Phone: (515) 223-2600 ccunningham@pork.org

Alicia Humphrey Public Relations Coordinator AMVC Management Services 508 Market Street Audubon, IA 50025 Phone: 712-563-2080 ahumphrey@amvcms.com Nicole Hurlburt Communications Specialist II Iowa State University 0018 Curtiss Hall 513 Farm House Lane Ames, IA 50011 Phone: 515-294-0262 nicolerh@iastate.edu

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Jan Jorgensen Editor National Pork Board 5905 NW 96th Ct. Johnston, IA 50131 Phone: (515) 988-2244 jjorgensen@pork.org

Gene Lucht Public Affairs Editor Iowa Farmer Today 303 NW Horizon Ct. Ankeny, IA 50023 Phone: (515) 210-0302 gene.lucht@hotmail.com

David Kurns Editorial Content Director Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-480-3160 david.kurns@meredith.com

Emily McMahon Director of Human Resources and Administration Iowa Soybean Association 1255 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy Ankeny, IA 50023 Phone: 515-334-1041 emcmahon@iasoybeans.com

Mick Lane Freelance Writer, Photographer, Ediitor Valleyview Enterprises 3268 Valleyview Ave. Truro, IA 50257 Phone: 641-765-4134 micklane1951@yahoo.com

members (st./prov.)

Kellie Lasack Freelance Writer and Photographer Roan Marketing and Communications 2658 Hwy 136 Oxford Junction, IA 52323 Phone: 563-495-4772 kellie@roanmarketing.com Stephanie Leonard Industrial Hygienist/Occupational Safety Manager University of Iowa 5457 Maier Ave SW Riverside, IA 52327 Phone: (319) 679-3004 leonard_stephanie@hotmail.com Rachel Lium Public Relations Coordinator Two Rivers Marketing 106 E 6th St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-557-2236 rachell@2RM.com

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Michelle Miller Freelance writer, editor, photographer Farm Babe, LLC 20446 145th St Monona, IA 52159 Phone: 563-880-0707 michelle@thefarmbabe.com Dave Mowitz Executive Editor Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. LS257 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 243-3327 dave.mowitz@meredith.com Jerry Perkins Freelance writer, editor, designer, and photographer Self-Employed 504 56th St. Des Moines, IA 50312 Phone: (515) 724-3625 jerrypeggyp@hotmail.com

Jessie Scott Partner Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-2965 jessie.scott@meredith.com

Cheryl Tevis President AgPerspectives, Inc. 187 H. Ave. Pilot Mound, IA 50223 Phone: 515-353-4433 cltevis@wccta.net

Natalina Sents Associate Editor Successful Farming 1716 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 319-212-1646 natalina.sents@meredith.com

Daiton Tietz Executive Director, Communications Iowa State University 1534 185th St Decorah, IA 52101 Phone: 563-379-8672 daitontietz@gmail.com

Karen Simon Karen Simon Communications 522 Luther Drive Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (515) 669-7473 ksimon03@gmail.com

Kate Tindall Student Iowa State University College of Engineering/ Ag and Biosystems Engineering Department 304 Town Engineering Building 813 Bissell Road Ames, IA 50011-1066 Phone: 515-294-1049 ktindall@iastate.edu

Megan Striegel Creative Director Iowa State University 18600 Hwy 21 What Cheer, IA 50268 Phone: 641-295-6202 meganstr@iastate.edu Rod Swoboda Editor Farm Progress 149 South Hickory Blvd Des Moines, IA 50327 Phone: (515) 505-1543 rod.swoboda@farmprogress.com

Megan Vollstedt Editorial Director Meredith Agrimedia 1716 Locust St Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 515-284-2210 megan.vollstedt@meredith.com

members (st./prov.)

Matt Strelecki Print/Web Specialist Meredith Corporation 1716 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 284-2815 matt.strelecki@meredith.com

Dee Weeda Editor Dee Weeda Communications 200 Cottonwood Rd. Creston, IA 50801 Phone: 641-344-0757 dee@deeweedacomm.com

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Elizabeth Williams Crops Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 103 Orchard Circle Indianola, IA 50125 Phone: (515) 961-9085 fjecwilliams@msn.com

Barb Anderson DTN Senior Ag Meteorologist Anderson & Associates 1848 Crimson Oak Drive Maryville, IL 62062 Phone: 618-550-9749 anderagcom@sbcglobal.net

Emma Wilson DTN Special Correspondent Iowa Corn 5505 NW 88th Street Johnston, IA 50131 Phone: 641-740-7819 ewilson@iowacorn.org

Dan Bernick Freelancer, Marketing Communications Consultant Deere & Co. One John Deere Place Moline, IL 61265 Phone: (563) 320-4592 BernickDanielG@JohnDeere.com

Idaho Maggie Malson Writer and Photographer Maggie Malson Communications 3100 Elmore Road Parma, ID 83660 Phone: 208-739-2265 maggiejomalson@mac.com

members (st./prov.)

Drex Rhoades Photojournalist USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council 2780 West Pullman Rd. Moscow, ID 83843 Phone: 208-882-3023 drhoades@usapulses.org

Illinois Chris Anderson Freelancer Illinois Farm Bureau 1701 Towanda Ave. Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: 309-557-3156 canderson@ilfb.org

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Karen Binder Field Editor AgriNews Publications 1156 S. Glenbeth Dr. Carbondale, IL 62901 Phone: 618-534-0614 kbinder@agrinews-pubs.com Amy Bradford Corporate Communications Manager GROWMARK, Inc. PO Box 2500 Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: (309) 557-6116 abradford@growmark.com Chad Colby Owner Colby AgTech 203 Parkside Dr Goodfield, IL 61742 Phone: 309-361-5564 colbyuas@gmail.com Phyllis Coulter Field Editor Illinois Farmer Today Lee Agri Medi 19575 Nottingham Dr. Bloomington, IL 61075 Phone: (309) 378-1437 pcoulter.illinoisfarmer@gmail.com

Kelsey Litchfield Digital Media Consultant and Videographer Kelsey Litchfield PO Box 23 Rio, IL 61472 Phone: 309-371-1855 kelsey.litchfield@gmail.com

Josh Flint Associate Director of Communications The Maschoffs 7475 State Route 127 Carlyle, IL 62231 Phone: 618-792-8320 Josh.Flint@pigsrus.net

Lisa Lynd Director, Content Design Farm Progress 255 38th Ave. Ste P St. Charles, IL 60174 Phone: (630) 524-4566 lisa.lynd@farmprogress.com

Jenny Jackson Director of Communications Illinois Pork Producers Association 6411 South Sixth Street Springfield, IL 62712 Phone: 217-529-3100 jenny@ilpork.com

Sarah Mikesell President Mikesell Global Communications 2835 Clara Avenue Aurora, IL 60502 Phone: (630) 373-0628 sarah@mikesellglobalcommunications.com

Austin Keating Associate Editor Farm Progress 1418 6th st Charleston, IL 61920 Phone: 217-259-5829 austin.keating@farmprogress.com

Jeannine Otto Field Editor AgriNews Publications 113 N. Jefferson Ave. Amboy, IL 61310 Phone: 815-440-8075 agwriter1@gmail.com

Bryce Knorr Senior Grain Market Analyst Farm Progress 5140 S Hyde Park Blvd Apt. 9B Chicago, IL 60615 Phone: (262) 725-4222 bryce.knorr@informa.com

Rachel Peabody Senior Communications Specialist Illinois Soybean Association 1605 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: 217-825-7654 peabodyr@ilsoy.org

Christy Lee Owner, Freelancer Cee Lee Communications 256 N. 2700 E. Rd. Wellington, IL 60973-6048 Phone: (765) 714-1599 christy@ceeleecommunications.com

Katie Range Graphic Designer Illinois Soybean Association 409 E. Lake Dr. Edwardsville, IL 62025 Phone: (773) 294-1444 katierange@mac.com

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Kane Farabaugh Correspondent Voice of America TV Midwest Bureau 736 Chapel St Ottawa, IL 61350 Phone: 315-480-5562 vaderkane@gmail.com

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Kenna Rathai Managing Editor Broadhead 3242 N 2280 E St. Anne, IL 60964 Phone: (815) 422-0321 krathai@broadheadco.com

Laura Temple Senior Partner Laura Temple 1463 Mercury Dr. #213 Schaumburg, IL 60193 Phone: 847-436-3525 laura_temple@comcast.net

Amy Roady Graphic Designer/Production Assistant Illinois Soybean Association 1605 Commerce Pkwy Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: 309 535-7937 roadya@ilsoy.org

Mary Thompson Freelance writer Farm Foundation 1301 W. 22nd St., Ste 906 Oak Brook, IL 60523-3373 Phone: (630) 571-9393 mary@farmfoundation.org

Jennifer Shike DTN Associate Managing Editor Farm Journalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PORK 491 CR 400 N Sadorus, IL 61872 Phone: 217-369-2868 jshike@farmjournal.com

Rachel Torbert Content Director Illinois Farm Bureau 1701 Towanda Ave Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: 217-519-2028 rtorbert@ilfb.org

Pamela Smith Marketing Communications Director DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2530 S. Forest Crest Rd. Decatur, IL 62521 Phone: 217-670-9139 pamela.smith@dtn.com

Laurie Vial Vial Consulting 1608 W. Church St. Champaign, IL 61821 Phone: 309-242-8571 vialconsult@gmail.com

Holly Spangler Senior Territory Marketing Manager Farm Progress 3369 E. Cucumber Hollow Rd. Marietta, IL 61459-9306 Phone: (309) 926-6082 holly.spangler@farmprogress.com Deana Stroisch Student FarmWeek 1701 Towanda Avenue Bloomington, IL 61702 Phone: 309-557-3165 dstroisch@ilfb.org

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Mariam Wassmann Senior Graphic Designer DeKalb County Farm Bureau 1350 W. Prairie Dr. Sycamore, IL 60178-3166 Phone: (815) 264-3595 mariamwassmann@dekalbfarmbureau.org Gracie Weinzierl Art Director Illinois Farm Bureau 306 Gregory Street Normal, IL 61761 Phone: 309-660-3442 gracie.weinzierl@gmail.com

Jim Haist Principal Maxinkuckee Group 2388 E Shore Ln Culver, IN 46511 Phone: 630-638-1100 jim.haist@maxinkuckeegroup.com

Mike Wilson Publications Manager Farm Progress Co. 3342 N Pres Howard Brown Blvd Decatur, IL 62521 Phone: 217-620-6218 mwilson@farmprogress.com

Robyn Heine Global Public Affairs Leader Dow AgroSciences 9330 Zionsville Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: (317) 337-4807 robyn.heine@corteva.com

Cassie Yontz Web Editor Charleston | Orwig 2804 Longmeadow Ln. Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone: 618-340-1344 cassie.becker5@gmail.com

Paul Queck Principal, Freelancer Queck Freelance 3234 S. Five Points Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46239 Phone: (317) 353-1557 pqueck@aol.com

Indiana

Kansas

Tom Bechman Editor Indiana Prairie Farmer/Farm Progress P.O. Box 247 Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-431-8766 tom.bechman@farmprogress.com

Samantha Athey Editor Farm Talk Newspaper P.O. Box 601 Parsons, KS 67357 Phone: 1-800-356-8255 fteditor@farmtalknewspaper.com

John Blue Chief of Community Creation Truffle Media Networks 5802 Petersburg Indianapolis, IN 46254 Phone: (765) 351-2583 jlblue@trufflemedia.com

Dave Bergmeier Managing Editor High Plains Journal. LLC PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: 620-227-1822 dbergmeier@hpj.com

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Krista Wiebenga Editor Precision Laboratories 1429 S. Shields Drive Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: 847-282-7229 kwiebenga@precisionlab.com

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Logan Britton Graduate Research and Teaching Associate Oklahoma State University Department of Agricultural Economics 519 S. Gordon St. Wichita, KS 67213 Phone: 620-778-4918 brittonlogan@gmail.com Julia Debes Freelancer North Homestead Communications 1676 NE 20 Ave Hoisington, KS 67544 Phone: (620) 786-0369 juliadebes@gmail.com

David Jones Publications Manager John Deere 10789 S. Ridgeview Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: (913) 310-8296 jonesdavidg@johndeere.com Laurie Langstraat Vice President, Public Relations National Crop Insurance Services 8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Ste 600 Overland Park, KS 66210-1567 Phone: (913) 685-2767 lauriel@ag-risk.org

members (st./prov.)

Larry Dreiling Freelancer PO Box 1309 Hays, KS 67601-1309 Phone: (785) 623-7356 ldreiling@aol.com

Jennifer Latzke Associate Editor High Plains Publishers Inc. 1500 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd, PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801-0760 Phone: (620) 338-5534 jlatzke@hpj.com

Phyllis PJ Griekspoor Editor/Kansas Farmer Farm Progress 6716 E. Bainbridge Rd. Wichita, KS 67226 Phone: (316) 806-6419 pj.griekspoor@farmprogress.com

Holly Martin Publisher High Plains Journal, LLC PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801-0760 Phone: (620) 369-2234 hmartin@hpj.com

Greg Henderson Editorial Director Farm Journal Media 8725 Rosehill Rd Ste 200 Lenexa, KS 66215 Phone: 913-438-0719 ghenderson@farmjournal.com

Brad Parker Director of Communications Kansas Soybean Association 1000 SW Red Oaks Place Topeka, KS 66615-1207 Phone: 877-577-6923 parker@kansassoybeans.org

Deron Johnson Senior Vice President FLM Harvest 10025 Warwick St Lenexa, KS 66220 Phone: 312-479-2355 djohnson@flmharvest.com

Larry Reichenberger Senior Editor John Deere 5000 North 295th West Mt. Hope, KS 67108 Phone: 316-445-2598 lrwheat@hotmail.com

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Bill Spiegel Editor Meredith Corporation 2880 Bentwood Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502 Phone: (785) 587-7796 bill.spiegel2@meredith.com Christina Taylor Copywriter John Deere 10789 S. Ridgeview Rd. Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913-310-8287 taylorchristinac@johndeere.com Rosie Thoni VP Communications AdFarm 611 W Slate St Andover, KS 67002 Phone: 316-665-0746 rosie.thoni@adfarmonline.com Chad Wagner Agronomy & Technology Editor John Deere 10789 S. Ridgeview Road Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: 913-620-8432 wagnerchad@johndeere.com Nate Werner Freelancer John Deere 10789 S Ridgeview Road Olathe, KS 66109 Phone: 913-310-8262 wernernathan@johndeere.com

Kentucky Brent Adams Content Director Fastline Media Group PO Box 248 Buckner, KY 40010 Phone: 502-222-0146 brent.adams@fastline.com Carey Brown Publication Coordinator Kentucky Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association 176 Pasadena Dr. Suite 4 Lexington, KY 40503 Phone: (859) 278-0899 cbrown@kycattle.org

Louisiana Boyce Upholt DTN Staff Reporter Red Barn Media Group 1525 France St New Orleans, LA 70117 boyce@redbarnmediagroup.com

Manitoba, Canada Joseph Feeks CEO and Editorial Director PR Works 17 Gold Leaf Lane Mashpee, MA 02649-3554 Phone: (845) 481-2288 jfeeks@prworks.net

members (st./prov.)

Kylene Scott Digital Content Director High Plains Journal. LLC PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801 Phone: (620) 338-7293 kscott@hpj.com

Robert Arnason Reporter The Western Producer/Glacier Media #1 37 11th St. Brandon, MB R7A 4J2 Canada robert.arnason@producer.com

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Ed White Project Manager The Western Producer/Glacier Media 709-177 Lombard Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5 Canada Phone: (204) 943-6294 ed.white@producer.com

Maryland Katelyn Allen Student Virginia Tech 5185 St. Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Jefferson, MD 21755 Phone: 240-397-4384 kallen16@vt.edu Edwin Remsberg Director, Producer Communications Remsberg Inc. 2507 Pleasantville Road Fallston, MD 21047 Phone: 410-598-8516 edwin@remsberg.com

members (st./prov.)

Emily Unglesbee Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 7707 Eagles Head Ct Rockville, MD 20855 Phone: (402) 637-3295 emily.unglesbee@dtn.com

Maine Leo Nieter Senior Designer, Photographer Red Barn Media Group 21 Madison Dr. Yarmouth, ME 4096 Phone: (207) 712-9806 leo@redbarnmediagroup.com

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Michigan Nicole Heslip Anchor/Reporter Brownfield Ag News 203 Cutler St. Allegan, MI 49010 Phone: 616-889-2822 Nicolemheslip@gmail.com Mary Kelpinski Cheif Executive Director Michigan Pork Producers Assn.

3515 West Rd. #B East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: (517) 853-3782 kelpinski@mipork.org Jennifer Kiel Editor Farm Progress 710 W. Park St. Saint Johns, MI 48879 Phone: (989) 224-1235 Jennifer.Kiel@farmprogress.com

Minnesota Cynthia Clanton Director, Owner Engagement CHS Inc. 5500 Cenex Drive Inner Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: 651-355-5040 Cynthia.Clanton@chsinc.com Annette Degnan Marketing Communications Director CHS 4612 Cambridge Drive Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: (651) 355-5126 annette.degnan@chsinc.com

Jim Dickrell Editor Emeritus Farm Journal, Inc. PO Box 1167 Monticello, MN 55362-9324 Phone: (763) 271-3363 JDickrell@FarmJournal.com

Kasey Heath Assistant Account Executive Padilla 1101 West River Pkwy, Suite 400 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 402-641-8697 kasey.heath96@gmail.com

Den Gardner President Gardner & Gardner Communications 605 Columbus Ave. S. New Prague, MN 56071-0156 Phone: (952) 758-5811 dengardner@gandgcomm.com

Seth Hendricks Account Supervisor Colle McVoy 400 First Avenue North Suite 700 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-305-6347 seth.hendricks@collemcvoy.com

Dee Goerge Freelancer 19859 580th Ave. Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 Phone: (218) 640-7453 dee_goerge@yahoo.com

Amy Herman Sole Practitioner Amy Beeler Herman Communications 3825 Cherry Avenue Mound, MN 55364 Phone: 952-471-7248 amybherman@gmail.com

Lisa Graham-Peterson Marketing Communications Director CHS 5500 Cenex Dr. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: (651) 355-4523 lisa.graham@chsinc.com Gardner Hatch Public Relations Supervisor Woodruff 1926 Old West Main St Red Wing, MN 55066 Phone: 651-385-9987 ghatch@wearewoodruff.com

Stephanie Hoult Account Supervisor Karwoski & Courage 150 South 5th Street Suite 900 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Phone: 952-412-7002 stephanie.hoult@creativepr.com

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Amy Gohman Sr. Designer Colle+McVoy 400 1st Ave. N. Ste 700 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-730-3853 amy.gohman@collemcvoy.com

Katie Knapp Photographer and Communications Consultant The Ag Photographer 4212 40th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 612-791-8198 katie@theagphotographer.com Greg Lamp Freelancer Freelancer 2051 Wellesley Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 Phone: (651) 690-0293 greg.lamp21@gmail.com 2019 | AAEA Membership Directory

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Erin Larson Community Relations Riverview, LLP 6012 90th Ave. NE Murdock, MN 56271 Phone: 507-461-0958 erin.larson@riverviewllp.com

Joan Olson Freelancer FLM Harvest 11417 Louisiana Ave. S. Bloomington, MN 55438 Phone: 952-594-4236 jolson@flmharvest.com

Kurt Lawton Owner Stellar Content LLC 13996 Wellington Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 kurt.lawton@gmail.com

Brent Olson Vice President Independently Speaking 34596 690th Ave. Ortonville, MN 56278 Phone: (320) 273-2297 bcolson@fedteldirect.net

David Lundquist Supervisor, Photographer & Video CHS 5500 Cenex Drive Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: 612-419-3517 david.lundquist@chsinc.com

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Kristy Mach Senior Counselor Gardner & Gardner Communications 605 Columbus Ave. S. PO Box 156 New Prague, MN 56071 Phone: (952) 758-6502 kristymach@gandgcomm.com Karen McMahon Freelancer Karen McMahon 16782 Ironwood Circle Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 612-840-8208 karenkmcmahon@icloud.com Paula Mohr Editor Farm Progress Cos. 18725 St Francis Blvd Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763-753-4388 paula.mohr@farmprogress.com

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John Pocock Retired Zinpro Corporation 10400 Viking Drive, Suite 240 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Phone: (952) 933-6999 jpocock@zinpro.com Linda Tank Editor CHS Inc. 5500 Cenex Dr. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 Phone: (651) 355-5035 linda.tank@chsinc.com Lon Tonneson Managing Editor, Ag & Rural Lifestyle Penton/Farm Progress 6258 90th Ave. N Glyndon, MN 56547-9763 Phone: (701) 361-1105 lon.tonneson@farmprogress.com Willie Vogt Owner Farm Progress 3864 Palisade Way Eagan, MN 55122-1710 Phone: (651) 454-6994 willie.vogt@farmprogress.com

Anna Wagner Schliep Graduate Student FLM Harvest 989 Van Buren Ave Saint Paul, MN 55104 Phone: 320-815-9549 annawagnerschliep@gmail.com

Austin Black Writer, Photographer, Cinematographer Backroad Productions 1402 NW County Rd 2001 Butler, MO 64730 Phone: 660-200-6327 austin@backroad-productions.com

Scott Whitman Reporter/Photographer AgriLife Studios/MWI Communications 12660 135 1/2 Ave N Dayton, MN 55327 scott@agrilifestudios.com

Tom Brand Executive Director National Association of Farm Broadcasting 1100 Platte Falls Road P.O. Box 500 Platte City, MO 64079 Phone: (816) 431-4032 tom@nafb.com

Missouri Jaime Albers Graphic Design Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5246 jalbers@angus.org Laura Bardot Communications Specialist AdFarm 2101 Broadway Blvd. Suite 21 Kansas, MO 64108 Phone: 636-358-6448 laura.bardot@adfarmonline.com Lindsey Benne Art Director Farm Journal 222 S. Jefferson Mexico, MO 65265 Phone: (573) 581-0699 lbenne@farmjournal.com

Kasey Brown Associate Editor Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-344-3872 KBrown@angus.media Leigh Ann Cleaver Sage 1525 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: (913) 269-4676 leighann@sagebrandkc.com

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Susan Winsor Membership & Communications Coordinator A Way With Words 15269 42nd St. South Afton, MN 55001 Phone: 651-491-4759 susanwinsor@mac.com

Micheal Clements News Service Editor National Association of Farm Broadcasting 1100 Platte Falls Rd Platte City, MO 64079 Phone: 816-431-4032 news@nafb.com Marilyn Cummins President Cummins Consulting 4707 Gage Place Columbia, MO 65203 Phone: 573-239-1229 mlcummins@cumminsconsult.com

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Julie Deering Editor Issues Ink 11049 State Rd. B Montgomery City, MO 63361 Phone: 765-430-0222 jdeering@issuesink.com

Shauna Hermel Editor American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave. Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2997 Phone: 816-387-8693 shermel@angus.org

Mary Jane Duff President Duff Dynamic Marketing 11125 N. Ambassador Dr. Ste 120 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: (816) 891-8845 mjduff@duffdynamic.com

Gregg Hillyer Editor in Chief DTN/The Progressive Farmer 405 Whitekirk Dr. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367-2558 Phone: 636-561-4976 gregg.hillyer@progressivefarmer.com

Jerry Duff President AgriThority LLC 11125 N. Ambassador Dr. Ste 120 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: (816) 891-8845 jduff@agrithority.com

Karen Hiltbrand Communication and Public Relations Specialist American Angus Association 3201 Fredrick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5100 khiltbrand@angus.org

members (st./prov.)

Steven Fairchild Director of Communications MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Dr. Columbia, MO 65201-3599 Phone: (573) 876-5425 sfairchild@mfa-inc.com James Fashing New Media Editor MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Dr. Columbia, MO 65201-3599 Phone: (573) 876-5384 JFashing@mfa-inc.com Becky Frankenbach Director of Communications Missouri Corn Merchandising Council 3118 Emerald Lane Jefferson city, MO 65109 Phone: (573) 893-4181 bfrankenbach@mocorn.org

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Eric Hodson Public Relations Manager Sage Communications 1525 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: (816) 474-3166 Ext. 61 eric@sagebrandkc.com Katy Holdener Digital Content Manager American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5100 kholdener@angus.org Dean Houghton Freelancer 5555 SW Peak Rd. Polo, MO 64671-8742 Phone: 816-863-0043 houghtongd@gmail.com

Kevin Howard Account Executive Howard Communications, Inc. 289 Hwy CC Elsberry, MO 63343 Phone: (573) 898-3422 khoward@howardcommunications.com

Lindsay King Associate Editor Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5276 lking@angus.org

Andrew Howard President Howard Communications, Inc. 289 Hwy CC Elsberry, MO 63343 Phone: 573-898-3422 ahoward@howardcommunications.com

Sarah Kolell VP, Marketing and Communications Rabo AgriFinance 5008 NE Lakewood Way Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, MO 64064 Phone: 913-424-6845 sarah.kolell@raboag.com

Kacie Hulshof Staff Writer 607 Lincoln St. Oran, MO 63771 khulshof@carbonmedia.com

Joe Link Freelancer Freelance 804 Evergreen Drive Fulton, MO 65251 Phone: (205) 948-5385 pfeditor@aol.com

Allison Jenkins Associate Editor MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Drive Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-876-5524 jajenkins@mfa-inc.com Jamie Johansen Freelancer Honey Creek Media 189 Mockingbird Lane Lebanon, MO 65536 Phone: 573-645-6317 jamiedjohansen@gmail.com

Julie Mais Editor Angus Media 3201 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5271 jmais@angus.org

members (st./prov.)

Jason Jenkins Editor Red Barn Media Group 10825 Phoenix Road Tebbetts, MO 65080 Phone: 573-506-2006 jason@redbarnmediagroup.com

Christine McClintic Freelancer, Editor McClintic Freelance 1776 Hill Haven Rd. Hollister, MO 65672 Phone: (417) 544-4400 jd-powersource@live.com Jena McRell Editor Grant Company LLC 4221 Mitchell Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64507 Phone: 816-261-6398 jena@grantcompany.net

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Clint Mefford Director of Communications American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-261-4868 cmefford@angus.org Diane Meyer Editor American Hereford Association 11500 N Ambassador Dr Suite 410 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: 816-218-2282 dmeyer@hereford.org Jim Patrico Freelance Freelance 1002 Richmond Plattsburg, MO 64477 Phone: 816-806-4612 jim.patrico@outlook.com

members (st./prov.)

Chelsea Peters Social Media Specialist MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Drive Columbiz, MO 65201 Phone: (573) 876-5304 crobinson@mfa-inc.com Joann Pipkin Communications Manager Show Me Agri-Comm 3674 S. State Hwy. N Republic, MO 65738 Phone: (417) 732-8552 joann.pipkin@att.net Benjamin Potter Account Group Supervisor Informa / Farm Progress 12033 Oak Meadow Dr Rolla, MO 65401 Phone: 630-823-6286 ben.potter@farmprogress.com

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Kerri Reynolds Lotven MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Drive Columbia, MO 65201 Phone: 573-876-5364 kreynolds@mfa-inc.com Rachel Robinson American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-520-0492 rrobinson@angus.org Kate Ryan Communications Manager American Angus Association 3201 Frederick Avenue Saint Joseph, MO 64506 Phone: 816-383-5137 kryan@angus.org R. Kelly Schwalbe Multimedia journalist Sage Communications LLC 1525 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64108 Phone: (816) 474-3166 kelly@sagebrandkc.com Mindy Ward Farm Progress 21680 Smith Creek Rd. Marthasville, MO 63357 Phone: 636-359-2433 mindy.ward@farmprogress.com Craig Weiland PR, Communications and Content Expert MFA Incorporated 201 Ray Young Dr. Columbia, MO 65201-3599 Phone: (573) 876-5337 cweiland@mfa-inc.com

Brett Wessler Art Editor Duff Dynamic Marketing 11125 Ambassador Dr. Ste 120 Kansas City, MO 64153 Phone: (816) 841-0926 brett@duffdynamic.com Laura Wolf Osborn Barr | Paramore 914 Spruce St Ste 200 Saint Louis, MO 63102 Phone: 660-281-5331 laura.wolf@osbornbarr.com Sara Wyant Web Designer Agri-Pulse Communications Inc. 110 Waterside Lane Camdenton, MO 65020 Phone: (573) 873-0800 sara@agri-pulse.com

Montana Todd Klassy Photographer Todd Klassy Photography P.O. Box 250 Bainville, MT 59212 Phone: 406-282-1718 todd@toddklassy.com Martha Mintz Freelance Writer/Photographer/Videographer Corral Creek Communications 3303 Laredo Place Billings, MT 59102 Phone: 406-853-6853 martha@corralcreekcomm.net Kayla Sargent Western Ag Reporter PO Box 30758 Billings, MT 59107 Phone: (406) 259-4589 editor@westernagreporter.com

Mississippi

Alex Lowery Print Media Specialist Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation 6311 Ridgewood Road Jackson, MS 39215 Phone: 601-977-4367 alowery@msfb.org Edward Phillips Managing Editor Farm Progress/Informa PO Box 1420 Clarksdale, MS 38614-1420 Phone: (662) 624-8503 ed.phillips@farmprogress.com

New Brunswick, Canada Allison Finnamore Editor, writer Cultivating Communications 100 Twin Oaks Drive Moncton, NB E1G 0L8 Canada Phone: 1-506-863-8797 allison@finnamore.ca

members (st./prov.)

Debra Ferguson AgFax Media Editor and Stock Photographer AgFax Media, LLC 142 Westlake Dr. Brandon, MS 39047-9020 Phone: 601-946-6003 dferguson@agfax.com

Trudy Kelly Forsythe Agriculture Communications Strategist Cultivating Communications 24 Ossekeag Court Hampton, NB E5N 5Z6 Canada Phone: 506-832-0338 trudy@cultivatingcommunications.com

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Nevada Bryce Anderson FarmWeek Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 399-6419 bryce.anderson@dtn.com Curt Arens Field Editor Informa/Farm Progress 88664 550 Ave. Crofton, NE 68730 Phone: (402) 388-2562 curt.arens@informa.com Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-8353 chris.clayton@dtn.com

members (st./prov.)

Anthony Greder DTN Managing Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8416 anthony.greder@dtn.com Lori Hallowell VP / Group Director, PR Bader Rutter 808 P Street, Suite 210 Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 402-792-2677 lhallowell@bader-rutter.com

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Tyler Harris Editor Farm Progress/Penton 4131 Pioneer Woods Drive Suite 103 Lincoln, NE 68506 Phone: 816-372-3757 tyler.harris@farmprogress.com Greg Horstmeier DTN Editor-in-Chief DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8475 greg.horstmeier@dtn.com Todd Hultman DTN Lead Analyst DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8489 todd.hultman@dtn.com Mary Kennedy Associate Professor of Practice DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: 402-255-8345 mary.kennedy@dtn.com Urban Lehner DTN Editor Emeritus C/O DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68144 Phone: 402-301-6143 urbanity@hotmail.com Todd Neeley DTN Staff Reporter DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-8237 todd.neeley@dtn.com

Miranda Reiman Freelancer Certified Angus Beef LLC 75845 Road 417 Cozad, NE 69130 Phone: 308-784-2294 mreiman@certifiedangusbeef.com Nick Scalise Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-3714 nick.scalise@dtn.com Elaine Shein Student DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 West Dodge Road Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-8291 elaine.shein@dtn.com Heather Stettner Crops Editor Rabo AgriFinance 2535 N Carleton Ave Suite A Grand Island, NE 68803 Phone: 308-385-7968 heather.stettner@raboag.com

New Jersey Tim Loretangeli Creative Director Random Thought Studio The Red Knob Building 104 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown City, NJ 8505 Phone: 609-234-3854 tim@randomthoughtstudio.com

New Mexico Raeleen DeGroat PR Coordinator Navajo Agricultural Products Industry PO Drawer 1318 Farmington, NM 87401 Phone: 505-566-2611 rdegroat@navajopride.com Dalene Hodnett Director of Communications and Media Relations New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau 2220 N. Telshor Las Cruces, NM 88011 Phone: 575-532-4785 daleneh@nmflb.org members (st./prov.)

Russ Quinn Freelancer DTN/The Progressive Farmer 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114 Phone: (402) 255-3678 russ.quinn@dtn.com

New York Meg Gaige Freelancer, Photographer Farm Journal Media 5999 Morris Rd. Alpine, NY 14805-9739 Phone: (607) 387-6903 gaigemeg@gmail.com Katie Navarra Freelancer Katie Navarra Communications PO Box 448 Mechanicville, NY 12118 Phone: 518-312-7032 katienavarra@yahoo.com 2019 | AAEA Membership Directory

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North Carolina Leah Chester-Davis Owner Chester-Davis Communications LLC P.O. Box 623 Davidson, NC 28036 Phone: 704-617-3329 leah@chester-davis.com Susan Fisher Account Director G&S Business Communications 4242 Six Forks Road Suite 1650 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (919) 847-6350 sfisher@gscommunications.com Linda Frerichs Head of Global & North America Communications Arysta LifeScience 15401 Weston Parkway, Suite 150 Cary, NC 27513 Phone: 919-678-4948 linda.frerichs@arysta.com

members (st./prov.)

Julie Groce Manager, Communications and Content Marketing, U.S. Pork and U.S. Poultry Zoetis 1040 Swabia Court Durham, NC 27703 Phone: 919-799-0587 julie.groce@zoetis.com John Hart Associate Editor Informa 805 Bromley Way Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone: 919-410-3366 john.hart@farmprogress.com

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Sybil Jones President Sybil Jones + Company 144 Miller Drive Tryon, NC 28782 Phone: 609-903-0376 sybil.jones1@gmail.com Des Keller Freelancer, Editor, Vice President DK Communications Group Inc. 3008 Shallowood Lane Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 205-243-6989 des@dkcommunicationsgroup.com Boyd Kidwell DTN 402 Hickory Street Cary, NC 27513 Karyn Ostrom Client Service Manager G&S Business Communications 4242 Six Forks Road, Suite 1650 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (917) 297-5827 kostrom@gscommunications.com

North Dakota Raylene Nickel Freelancer Successful Farming 3117 5th Ave. NE Kief, ND 58723-9500 Phone: (701) 626-7183 fivepenny@srt.com Jennifer Schlecht Freelance writer and editor Forum Communications Company 3361 50th Ave SE Medina, ND 58467 Phone: 701-486-3145 jschlecht@agweek.com

Ohio

Oklahoma

Susan Crowell Editor Farm and Dairy/Lyle Printing and Publishing P.O. Box 38 185 E. State Street Salem, OH 44460 Phone: 330-831-1113 scrowell@farmanddairy.com

Brittany Bowman Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student, agricultural communications Oklahoma State University 718 E. Fifth Ave. 805 Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: 540-908-0929 brittany.bowman@Okstate.edu

Jacqui Fatka Policy Editor Informa 6866 County Road 183 Fredericktown, OH 43019 Phone: 419-768-2557 jacqui.fatka@farmprogress.com

Adam Calaway Director of Communications and Public Relations Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6209 jacalaway@noble.org

Gail Keck Freelancer Catalpa Lane Farm 23812 Wheeler Rd. Raymond, OH 43067-9757 Phone: (937) 578-8534 gkeck@embarqmail.com Jaclyn Krymowski Freelance writer/Communications specialist The Herdbook/American Jersey Cattle Association 5927 Finn Glenn Dr. Westerville, OH 43081 Krymowski.5@osu.edu

Dan Crummett DMC Communication 2203 S. Western Rd. Stillwater, OK 74074 Phone: (405) 742-4138 dmc@dcrummett.com Rachael Davis Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6292 rwdavis@noble.org

members (st./prov.)

Kristy Foster Seachrist Digital content producer Informa 45248 Riffle Road Lisbon, OH 44432 Phone: 330-853-0495 Kristy.Seachrist@farmprogress.com

Candace Krebs Freelancer, Photographer 2225 Fountain Lake Ave. Apt. J225 Enid, OK 73703-4153 Phone: (580) 242-1910 candacejk@aol.com Courtney Leeper Writer/Copy Editor Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6293 clleeper@noble.org

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Sanford Mattson Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6292 smmattson@noble.org Ryan McNeill Senior Digital Producer Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 rdmcneill@noble.org Josh Meo Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6292 jjmeo@noble.org Lacey Newlin Page Designer High Plains Journal 1618 S Oklahoma Avenue Cherokee, OK 73728 Phone: (620) 227-7171 lnewlin@hpj.com

members (st./prov.)

Robyn Peterson Public Relations Coordinator Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: (580) 224-6294 rlpeterson@noble.org Shaun Smith Crops Technology Editor Noble Reaserch Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6362 sesmith@noble.org

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Timothy Woodruff, Jr. Manager Noble Research Institute 2510 Sam Noble Parkway Ardmore, OK 73401 Phone: 580-224-6371 tmwoodruff@noble.org

Ontario, Canada Neil Macmillan President Meristem Communications 142 Fourth Street East Cornwall, ON K6H 2H9 Canada Phone: 613-938-3875 nmacmillan1@cogeco.ca Lorne McClinton Freelancer LMCC Holdings Inc. 107 - 33 Ontario Street Kingston, ON K7L5E3 Canada Phone: (306) 591-3613 lorne.mcclinton@sasktel.net Jess Nicholson Marketing & Communications Coordinator Salford Group 364018 McBeth Rd Salford, ON N0J1W0 Canada Phone: 519-485-1293 jessica.nicholson@salfordgroup.com Owen Roberts Communications Director University of Guelph 231 Yorkshire St. N. Guelph, ON N1H 5C2 Canada owen@uoguelph.ca

Arlene Warner Editor Vive Crop Protection 1, 6275 Northam Drive Mississauga, ON L4V 1Y8 Canada Phone: 519-222-2226 awarner@vivecrop.com

Oregon Lauren LaGrande Instructor Oregon State University 628 Ecols St. S Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: 530-635-5899 laurenlagrande@gmail.com Steve Werblow Consumer Engagement Manager Steve Werblow Communications 319 Scenic Dr. Ashland, OR 97520-2672 Phone: (541) 488-8610 steve@stevewerblow.com

South Dakota Lora Berg Director of Marketing and Communications, SDSU College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences South Dakota State University 612 Powderhorn Pass Brookings, SD 57006 Phone: 605-688-6579 lora.berg@sdstate.edu Ann Hess Content Director Informa 1904 Orchard Drive Brookings, SD 57006 Phone: 605-651-2220 ann.hess@farmprogress.com Sarah Hill Associate Editor Lessiter Media 44939 Karban Road Hetland, SD 57212 Phone: 307-274-0419 sarahhill1007@yahoo.com Sharlet Teigen Owner/Digital Media Specialist Demeter Communications 10827 Karsten Dr. Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Phone: (605) 390-8320 sharletteigen@demetercommunications.com

Pennsylvania Chris Torres Digital News Manager Farm Progress P.O. Box 734 Richland, PA 17087 Phone: 717-679-2677 chris.torres@farmprogress.com

Saskatchewan, Canada Robin Booker Reporter The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada robin.booker@producer.com

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members (st./prov.)

Lilian Schaer DTN Multimedia Editor Agri-Food Project Services Ltd. 492 Arkell Road Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Canada Phone: 519-212-9559 lilian@agrifoodprojects.ca

Karen Briere Bureau Chief The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500, 2310 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, S7K 2C4 Canada Phone: (306) 359-0841 karen.briere@producer.com

Sean Pratt Director, Marketing & PR The Western Producer/Glacier Media PO Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada Phone: (306) 665-3541 sean.pratt@producer.com

Brian Cross Reporter Analyst The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada Phone: (306) 665-3577 brian.cross@producer.com

Michael Raine DTN Staff Reporter The Western Producer/Glacier Media 2310 Millar Ave. Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C4 Phone: (306) 665-3592 mike.raine@producer.com

William DeKay Reporter/Photographer The Western Producer/Glacier Media PO Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada Phone: (306) 665-9623 william.dekay@producer.com

Paul Yanko President The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada paul.yanko@producer.com

members (st./prov.)

Michelle Houlden Art Director The Western Producer/Glacier Media PO Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada Phone: (306) 665-3543 michelle.houlden@producer.com Ron Lyseng The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada ron.lyseng@producer.com Brian MacLeod Editor The Western Producer/Glacier Media Box 2500 Saskatoon, SK S7K2C4 Canada Phone: (306) 665-3537 brian.macleod@media.com

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Tennessee Katie Dehlinger Farm Business Editor DTN 2034 Oliver Drive Mount Juliet, TN 37122 Phone: 815-289-0495 katie.dehlinger@dtn.com Janice Keene Retired Retired 717 S. Riverside Drive, #708 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 614-506-4457 pinetreegal57@yahoo.com Ronald Smith Senior content director Farm Press/Farm Progress 520 Trilliium Trail Johnson City, TN 37604 Phone: 214-417-3169 ron.smith@farmprogress.com

Emily Berger ACT Member Texas A&M University 1809 Quail Run College Station, TX 77845 Phone: (979) 224-3481 emilycayberger@gmail.com Jennifer Blackburn External Affairs Director National Sorghum Producers 805 10th Street Shallowater, TX 79363 Phone: (505) 850-5925 jennifer@sorghumgrowers.com Joe Dan Boyd Freelancer, Contributing Editor Joe Dan Boyd Communications 5107 N. FM 312 Winnsboro, TX 75494 Phone: (903) 850-4394 joedan@joedanboyd.com Eric Braun Director, User Engagement Farm Progress 130 W Elm Crescent The Woodlands, TX 77382 Phone: 210-237-8537 eric.braun@farmprogress.com Mary Jane Buerkle Dir. of Communications & Public Affairs Plains Cotton Growers Inc. 4517 W. Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79414 Phone: (806) 792-4904 maryjane@plainscotton.org

Shelley Huguley Editorial Staff Southwest Farm Press 1703 1st Street Olton, TX 79064 Phone: 806-774-1220 shelley.huguley@farmprogress.com Janet Hunter Editorial Director Farm Credit Bank of Texas P.O. Box 202590 Austin, TX 78720 Phone: (512) 483-9207 janet.hunter@farmcreditbank.com Cheyenne Johanson student tarleton state 814 N Ollie St Stephenville, TX 76401 Phone: 512-755-3870 cheyennejohanson@gmail.com Lindsay Kennedy DTN Cash Grains Analyst Texas Tech University Box 42131 Box 42131 Lubbock, TX 79409-2131 Phone: 806-834-8240 lindsay.kennedy@ttu.edu

members (st./prov.)

Texas

Shalin Pinkerton Founder United Sorghum Checkoff Program 4201 N. Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403 Phone: 806-687-8727 shalin@sorghumcheckoff.com Stephanie Pruitt Reporter/Photographer Texas Corn Producers 4205 N. Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403 Phone: 806-763-2676 stephanie@texascorn.org

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Lacey Roberts Graduate Research Assistant Texas A&M University 604 B Corregidor Dr. College Station, TX 77840 Phone: 806-332-9974 lacey.roberts10@tamu.edu

Karen Edwards Principal KCE Public Affairs Associates LLC 10501 Adel Rd. Oakton, VA 22124 Phone: 703-625-8230 karen@kcegroup.com

Sharon Wagner Podcast Host, Art Director Texas A&M University Agriculture and Life Sciences Building #230 TAMU 2116 College Station, TX 77843-2116 Phone: 909-228-1183 sharon.wagner@tamu.edu

Steven Mercer Vice President of Communications U.S. Wheat Associates 3103 10th St. N, Ste 300 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (571) 970-4436 smercer@uswheat.org

John Wallace Senior Account Executive John Wallace Communications 1531 Tiffany Forest Lane Grapevine, TX 76051-6651 Phone: (817) 488-7668 john@jwallacepr.com

members (st./prov.)

Matthew Winterholler Self-employed National Sorghum Producers 3122 4th St Apt 204A Lubbock, TX 79415 Phone: 307-670-2163 matthew.winterholler@gmail.com

Virginia Anne Blankenbiller Edito-in-Chief/Senior Communications Manager Irrigation Association 8280 Willow Oaks Dr. Ste. 400 Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: 402-417-4508 anneblankenbiller@irrigation.org

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Jack Pitzer Freelancer Retired 7801 Suffolk Ct. Alexandria, VA 22315-4029 Phone: 703-627-9424 editorjack@aol.com Meleah Shadler Digital Content Editor Virginia Tech 2415 Ridge Rd. Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone: 434-851-1305 meleahs5@vt.edu Ryan Tipps Communications Specialist Carbon Media Group 3111 Nemmo Road Vinton, VA 24179 Phone: 540-525-6124 rtipps@carbonmedia.com

Jon Anderson President Grade A Strategies, Inc. 440 Wells Street Suite 201 Delafield, WI 53018 Phone: 262-303-4174 janderson@gradeastrategies.com Abby Bauer Associate Editor Hoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyman 28 Milwaukee Ave. W. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: (920) 563-5551 abauer@hoards.com Ryan Ebert Creative Services Freelancer Ryan Ebert LLC 831 Whitewater Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0801 Phone: 608-219-9324 ryan@ebertphoto.com David Harding Public Relations Director Charleston Orwig Inc. 515 W. North Shore Dr. Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 563-5100 dharding@charlestonorwig.com Megan Hayes VP Filament 950 John Nolen Drive Suite 190 Madison, WI 53713 Phone: (608) 310-5335 mhayes@filamentmarketing.com

Scott Heiberger Communications Specialist National Farm Medicine Center 1000 N. Oak Ave. Marshfield, WI 54449-5790 Phone: (715) 389-7541 heiberger.scott@mcrf.mfldclin.edu Patti Hurtgen Online Media Manager W.D. Hoard & Son PO Box 801 Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: (920) 563-5551 phurtgen@hoards.com Frank Lessiter Editor Lessiter Media P.O. Box 624 Brookfield, WI 53008-0624 Phone: 262-777-2402 lessitef@lesspub.com Marlys Miller Owner M3 Wordshop 5717 Bartlett Lane Madison, WI 53711-3424 Phone: (608) 278-9211 mmpork@aol.com

members (st./prov.)

Wisconsin

Rick Mooney Freelancer Lightharvest Photography N5098 Spooner Lake Rd. Spooner, WI 54801 Phone: (715) 635-9464 rmooney234@hotmail.com Mark Moore Multimedia Content Director Moore Communications N40W32731 Wildwood Lane Nashotah, WI 53058 Phone: (262) 899-2461 mark@mooreagphotos.com

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Fran Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary Editor Farm Progress/Penton/Informa 112 S. Prairie St. PO Box 236 Brandon, WI 53919 Phone: (920) 346-2285 foleary@farmprogress.com Tim Oliver President Morgan & Myers N16 W23233 Stone Ridge Dr. Ste 200 Waukesha, WI 53188 Phone: (262) 650-7260 toliver@morganmyers.com Lyle Orwig Chairman & Founding Partner Charleston | Orwig Inc. 515 W. North Shore Dr. Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 352-2426 lorwig@charlestonorwig.com

members (st./prov.)

Karen Potratz Corporate Communications Specialist Charleston | Orwig 515 W. North Shore Drive Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: (262) 563-5100 kpotratz@charlestonorwig.com Mike Rankin Art Director W.D. Hoard & Sons 28 Milwaukee Ave., W Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 920-979-4186 mrankin@hayandforage.com Maggie Seiler Associate Editor Hoardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dairyman 28 Milwaukee Ave Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 Phone: 316-249-1207 mseiler@hoards.com

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Marcy Tessmann Freelancer/Marketing Communications Charleston | Orwig Inc. 515 W. North Shore Drive Hartland, WI 53029 Phone: 262-352-2450 mtessmann@charlestonorwig.com

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Freelancers (State/Province) Alabama

Colorado

Lois Chaplin Freelance Contributor 417 Windsor Dr Homewood, AL 35209 Phone: 205-870-8925 ltc4biz@gmail.com

Joel Reichenberger Senior Editor DTN/The Progressive Farmer PO Box 774711 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 Phone: 316-204-4094 jim.reichenberger@dtn.com

Alberta, Canada Sam Wirzba Freelancer/Photographer Last Light Photography 114 Ermineglen Bay North Lethbridge, AB T1H 6G4 Canada Phone: (403) 328-8944 swirzba@shaw.ca www.samwirzba.com

Georgia Becky Mills Freelancer Freelancer 185 Lovett Farm Rd. Cuthbert, GA 39840 Phone: 229-938-1698 beckymills81@yahoo.com

freelancers (st./prov.)

California

Iowa

Rick Purnell Principal, Freelancer RPR Company PO Box 4335 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Phone: (760) 464-0035 rpurnell@rprcompany.com www.rprcompany.com

Kellie Lasack PR, Communications and Content Expert Roan Marketing and Communications 2658 Hwy 136 Oxford Junction, IA 52323 Phone: 563-495-4772 kellie@roanmarketing.com www.roancommunications.com Dee Weeda Freelance Writer and Photographer Dee Weeda Communications 200 Cottonwood Rd. Creston, IA 50801 Phone: 641-344-0757 dee@deeweedacomm.com

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Idaho

Indiana

Maggie Malson Writer and Photographer Maggie Malson Communications 3100 Elmore Road Parma, ID 83660 Phone: 208-739-2265 maggiejomalson@mac.com www.maggiemalson.com

Jim Haist Principal Maxinkuckee Group 2388 E Shore Ln Culver, IN 46511 Phone: 630-638-1100 jim.haist@maxinkuckeegroup.com

Christy Lee Owner, Freelancer Cee Lee Communications 256 N. 2700 E. Rd. Wellington, IL 60973-6048 Phone: (765) 714-1599 christy@ceeleecommunications.com www.ceeleecommunications.com Kelsey Litchfield President Kelsey Litchfield PO Box 23 Rio, IL 61472 Phone: 309-371-1855 kelsey.litchfield@gmail.com www.kelseylitchfield.com Sarah Mikesell Digital Media Consultant and Videographer Mikesell Global Communications 2835 Clara Avenue Aurora, IL 60502 Phone: (630) 373-0628 sarah@mikesellglobalcommunications.com

Kansas Larry Dreiling Freelancer PO Box 1309 Hays, KS 67601-1309 Phone: (785) 623-7356 ldreiling@aol.com

Maryland Edwin Remsberg Remsberg Inc. 2507 Pleasantville Road Fallston, MD 21047 Phone: 410-598-8516 edwin@remsberg.com

Minnesota Dee Goerge Owner 19859 580th Ave. Parkers Prairie, MN 56361 Phone: (218) 640-7453 dee_goerge@yahoo.com Amy Herman Self employed Amy Beeler Herman Communications 3825 Cherry Avenue Mound, MN 55364 Phone: 952-471-7248 amybherman@gmail.com

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Katie Knapp Freelancer The Ag Photographer 4212 40th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55406 Phone: 612-791-8198 katie@theagphotographer.com www.theagphotographer.com Kurt Lawton Freelancer Stellar Content LLC 13996 Wellington Dr. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 kurt.lawton@gmail.com www.kurtlawton.com Karen McMahon Freelancer Karen McMahon 16782 Ironwood Circle Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone: 612-840-8208 karenkmcmahon@icloud.com Brent Olson Sole Practitioner Independently Speaking 34596 690th Ave. Ortonville, MN 56278 Phone: (320) 273-2297 bcolson@fedteldirect.net www.independentlyspeaking.com

Missouri freelancers (st./prov.)

Austin Black Freelance Backroad Productions 1402 NW County Rd 2001 Butler, MO 64730 Phone: 660-200-6327 austin@backroad-productions.com www.backroad-productions.com

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Dean Houghton Writer, Photographer, Cinematographer 5555 SW Peak Rd. Polo, MO 64671-8742 Phone: 816-863-0043 houghtongd@gmail.com Joe Link Freelancer Freelance 804 Evergreen Drive Fulton, MO 65251 Phone: (205) 948-5385 pfeditor@aol.com Jim Patrico Freelancer Freelance 1002 Richmond Plattsburg, MO 64477 Phone: 816-806-4612 jim.patrico@outlook.com www.jim-patrico.squarespace.com Joann Pipkin Freelancer Show Me Agri-Comm 3674 S. State Hwy. N Republic, MO 65738 Phone: (417) 732-8552 joann.pipkin@att.net www.showmeagricomm.com

Mississippi Debra Ferguson AgFax Media Editor and Stock Photographer AgFax Media, LLC 142 Westlake Dr. Brandon, MS 39047-9020 Phone: 601-946-6003 dferguson@agfax.com

Montana

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Martha Mintz Freelance Writer/Photographer/Videographer Corral Creek Communications 3303 Laredo Place Billings, MT 59102 Phone: 406-853-6853 martha@corralcreekcomm.net www.facebook.com/CorralCreekComm

Gail Keck Freelancer Catalpa Lane Farm 23812 Wheeler Rd. Raymond, OH 43067-9757 Phone: (937) 578-8534 gkeck@embarqmail.com

Allison Finnamore Editor, writer Cultivating Communications 100 Twin Oaks Drive Moncton, NB E1G 0L8 Canada Phone: 1-506-863-8797 allison@finnamore.ca Trudy Kelly Forsythe Agriculture Communications Strategist Cultivating Communications 24 Ossekeag Court Hampton, NB E5N 5Z6 Canada Phone: 506-832-0338 trudy@cultivatingcommunications.com www.cultivatingcommunications.com

North Dakota Raylene Nickel Freelancer Successful Farming 3117 5th Ave. NE Kief, ND 58723-9500 Phone: (701) 626-7183 fivepenny@srt.com

Ontario, Canada Neil Macmillan President Meristem Communications 142 Fourth Street East Cornwall, ON K6H 2H9 Canada Phone: 613-938-3875 nmacmillan1@cogeco.ca Lilian Schaer Freelance writer and editor Agri-Food Project Services Ltd. 492 Arkell Road Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 Canada Phone: 519-212-9559 lilian@agrifoodprojects.ca www.agrifoodprojects.ca

Wisconsin Ryan Ebert Freelance writer, editor, photographer Ryan Ebert LLC 831 Whitewater Ave. Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0801 Phone: 608-219-9324 ryan@ebertphoto.com

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New Brunswick, Canada

Marlys Miller Creative Services Freelancer M3 Wordshop 5717 Bartlett Lane Madison, WI 53711-3424 Phone: (608) 278-9211 mmpork@aol.com

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Honorary Members Tom Curl TLR Group LLC 2665 Buckingham Place Brookfield, WI 53045 Phone: 2628271878 tlcurl@wi.rr.com Del Deterling AAEA 2601 Marsh Lane, #311 Plano, TX 75093 Phone: 972-306-1186 del@deldeterling.com Tom Dodge Groveland Communications 2387 210th Ave. Truman, MN 56088-3100 Phone: (507) 848-0309 tddfarm507@gmail.com Jim Evans University of Illinois 1074 County Rd. 1500 E. Philo, IL 61864 Phone: 217-684-2354 evansj@illinois.edu

honorary members

William Fleming 3810 Alder Lane Apt 410 Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: (651) 454-6294 eaganfleming@gmail.com Claude Gifford 2695 Calaveras Lane Muscatine, IA 52761 cgiff@machlink.com

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Richard Hanson 209 W Jefferson St Winterset, IA 50273-1685 John Harvey John Harvey Communications 228 Niagara Falls Dr. Wilmington, DE 19808 Phone: (302) 478-9351 johnharveycommunications@yahoo.com Lynn Henderson Henderson Communications PO Box 396 Adel, IA 50003 Phone: (515) 954-8381 LynnH@AgriMarketing.com Gene Johnston Freelancer 1161 Abbe Creek Rd. Mount Vernon, IA 52316 Phone: (515) 473-1421 g.johnston59@gmail.com Rich Krumme Successful Farming 5387 Monroe Prole, IA 50229 krummemr@netins.net Richard Lee Cee Lee Communications 4201 E. Deer Park Rd. Columbia, MO 65201-9522 Phone: (573) 449-6802 leeric@missouri.edu

Wayne Maley ASABE 2444 El Dorado Ct. Las Cruces, NM 88011-4971 wamaley@juno.com

Robert Rupp 5486 Nolan Circle N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-5497 Phone: 651-275-5409 bomaru.tab09@gmail.com

Earl Manning DTN/The Progressive Farmer 997 Kings Park Memphis, TN 38117 Phone: 901-685-5610 writerearl@att.net

Monte Sesker 31607 580th Ave. Cambridge, IA 50046 Phone: 515-383-4342 mcsesker@windstream.net

Allan McGhee McDonald Mktg. Communications 6608 W. 101st Place Shawnee Mission, KS 66212-1708 Fred Myers 114 Regent Lane Florence, AL 35630-1056 Phone: 256-766-4802 writerfred@aol.com

Gary Vincent Vincent Communications Consulting 1270 South 4th St. Carlisle, IA 50047 Phone: 515-360-1306 gary.vincent1945@gmail.com John Walter Meredith Corporation 1154 SW Kenworthy Dr. Ankeny, IA 50023 jhonny.walter@gmail.com

Jack Odle DTN/The Progressive Farmer 2734 Paden Trail Birmingham, AL 35226 Phone: 205-823-4726 odlej@bellsouth.net

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Harlen Persinger Hensphotos 207 N. 123rd St. Milwaukee, WI 53226-3811 Phone: (414) 771-5828 hlensphotos@wi.rr.com Gary Reynolds 4529 E. Farmdale Cir. Mesa, AZ 85206 gcreynolds1@cox.net

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2018-2019 Committees Advisory Christy Couch Lee, Chair Julie Deering Mike Wilson Elaine Shein Kurt Lawton Financial Gil Gullickson Nominating Julie Deering, Chair Kelly Schwalbe Holly Spangler Gregg Hillyer Partner Advisory Pam Caraway, Chair Mary Jane Buerkle Kristin Grantham Des Keller Alicia Kiedrowski Stephanie Pruitt Cynthia Clanton Debra Davis Joy Crosby Marlee Moore Samantha Carpenter Shannon Linderoth 2019 AMS-IFAJ Kurt Lawton, co-chair, AAEA Carey Brown, co-chair, LPC Molly Schoen, LPC Carrie Horsley, LPC Christy Lee, AAEA Gil Gullickson, AAEA Julie Deering, AAEA Matt Herman, Connectiv Ag Media Jeff Moore, Connectiv Ag Media

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Future Ag Communicators Laurie Bedord, Chair JoAnn Alumbaugh Mary Jane Buerkle Sarah Hill Courtney Leeper Audrey Schmitz Elaine Shein Karen Simon Brandon Souza Sponsorship Jessie Scott, Chair Lyle Orwig Karen McMahon International Kurt Lawton, Co-Chair Elaine Shein, Co-Chair Karen Simon Steve Werblow JoAnn Alumbaugh Carey Brown Chris Clayton Gregg Hillyer Greg Lamp Kenna Rathai Amy Roady Owen Roberts Sarah Mikesell Katie Knapp Mindy Ward Amy Roady Jill Loehr Jamie Johansen Legacy Larry Dreiling, Chair Awards Jim Patrico, Co-Chair Joy Carter Crosby, Co-Chair

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Photography Awards David Ekstrom, Co-chair Kerri Reynolds, Co-chair Christine McClintic Martha Mintz Lorne McClinton Steve Werblow Jim Patrico Gil Gullickson Design Awards Amy Gohman, Chair Ryan Ebert Lisa Lynd MarComm Awards Pam Caraway, Chair Mary Jane Buerkle Kristin Grantham Des Keller Alicia Kiedrowski Pam Molitor Stephanie Pruitt Cynthia Clanton Debra Davis Joy Crosby Marlee Moore Samantha Carpenter Shannon Linderoth Writing Awards Bill Spiegel, Chair Des Keller Holly Spangler Claire Vath Laurie Bedord Digital & Social Media Awards Josh Flint, Chair Pam Smith Pam Caraway Bill Spiegel JoAnn Alumbaugh

Special Interest Groups Special Interest Groups serve as a community within the Ag Communicators Network for people with a common interest, profession, or knowledge.

Contact these chairs listed below to find out more!

Association Communications Joy Crosby joycrosby@gapeanuts.com Rachel Peabody peabodyr@ilsoy.org

Photographers Katie Knapp katie@theagphotographer.com

Editors Betsy Freese betsy.freese@meredith.com Shauna Hermel shermel@angus.org

Young Professionals Taskforce Sarah Hill sarahhill1007@yahoo.com Rachel Lium rachellium@gmail.com

Freelancers Kellie Lasack kellie@roanmarketing.com

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Professional Improvement Foundation Board of Trustees Kelly Schwalbe Chair Sage Communications LLC kelly@sagebrandkc.com (816) 474-3166 1525 Locust St. Kansas City, MO 64108

Joann Alumbaugh Vice Chair Farm Journal Media joann.alumbaugh@gmail.com (641) 744-2114 26598 Amarillo Ave. Linden, IA 50146

Holly Martin Secretary/Treasurer High Plains Publishers Inc. hmartin@hpj.com (620) 227-7171 PO Box 760 Dodge City, KS 67801-0760

2016-2019 Mike Rankin W.D. Hoard & Sons mrankin@hayandforage.com 920-979-4186 28 Milwaukee Ave., W Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Cassie Yontz Charleston | Orwig Inc. cyontz@charlestonorwig.com (618) 340-1344 916 S. Linden St. Normal, IL 61761

Julie Deering Issues Ink jdeering@issuesink.com (765) 430-0222 11049 State Rd. B Montgomery City, MO 63361

Dave Harding Charleston | Orwig Inc. dharding@charlestonorwig.com (262) 563-5100 515 W. North Shore Dr. Hartland, WI 53029

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2017-2020 Laurie Bedord Meredith Corporation laurie.bedord@meredith.com (515) 284-2853 1716 Locust Street LS 257 Des Moines, IA 50309-3023

Ann Hess National Hog Farmer Ann.Hess@farmprogress.com 605-651-2220 1904 Orchard Drive Brookings, SD 57006

Holly Spangler Farm Progress hspangler@farmprogress.com (309) 926-6082 3369 E. Cucumber Hollow Rd. Marietta, IL 61459-9306

Lorne McClinton Freelancer lorne.mcclinton@sasktel.net (306) 591-3613 2282 Atkinson St. Regina S4N 7R2 Canada

2018-2021 Rick Purnell RPR Company rpurnell@rprcompany.com (706) 464-0035 255 N. El Cielo Rd. Ste 140-602 Palm Springs, CA 92262

Greg Horstmeier DTN/The Progressive Farmer greg.horstmeier@dtn.com (800) 485-400 9110 W. Dodge Rd. Omaha, NE 68114

Sarah Kolell Rabo AgriFinance sarah.kolell@ragoag.com (816) 350-4811 5008 NE Lakewood Way Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, MO 64064

Amy Roady Illinois Soy Bean Association roadya@ilsoy.org (309) 808-3610 1605 Commerce Pkwy Bloomington, IL 61704

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AAEA History AAEA- The Agricultural Communicators Network (formerly American Agricultural Editorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association) was organized in 1921, creating an opportunity for agricultural magazine editors to share ideas and discuss their profession. As the organization grew, it encompassed other agricultural communicators and today, AAEA strives to provide all members with a forum for professional improvement, from writing and photography skills to layout and design and office management.

AAEA Past Presidents 1921 Pugsley, Charles 1922 Adams, Samuel 1923-28 Cobb, Culley 1929 Cunningham, John 1930 Butler, Tait 1931-33 Case, John 1934-38 McMillen, Wheeler 1939 Lloyd, Walter 1940 Leadley, Tom A. 1941 Kelsey, Ray T. 1942 Lassetter, W.C. 1943-44 Watson, James* 1945 Gilkeson, Raymond 1946 Strohm, John L. 1947 Grinnell, Milon 1948 Sanders, Paul DeLeon 1949 Yarnell, Ray 1950 Akers, Berry 1951 Deering, Ferdie 1952 Johnson, Paul C. 1953 Matlick, John O. 1954 Reed, Robert 1955 McMunn, Earl W. 1956 Anderson, Thomas J. 1957 Turnbull, Roderick 1958 Kircher, W.H. 1959 Watson, Donald 1960 Florea, Harold 1961 Streeter, Carrol P. 1962 Albrecht, Richard E.

1963 Scruggs, Charles G. 1964 Tindall, Cordell W. 1965 Hanson, Dick V. 1966 Thomson, James C. 1967 Rupp, Robert G. 1968 Gifford, Claude W. 1969 Swegle, Wayne 1970 Smith, George L. 1971 Elliott, Joseph A. 1972 Shiner, Ernest 1973 Bull, Alvin F. 1974 Doughty, Thomas 1975 Carnes, Wilson W. 1976 Krumme, Rich 1977 Bryant, Dave 1978 Deterling, Del 1979 Lilly, James P. 1980 Harvey, John 1981 Fleming, Bill 1982 Denton, Betty Lou 1983 Vincent, Gary 1984 Richardson, Len 1985 Sesker, Monte 1986 Manning, Earl 1987 Pitzer, Jack 1988 Ainsworth, Earl 1989 Johnston, Gene 1990 Harper, Larry 1991 Ernst, Hank 1992 Wyant, Sara

1993 Curl, Tom 1994 Dickrell, Jim 1995 Boyd, Joe Dan 1996 Queck, Paul 1997 Odle, Jack 1998 Hillyer, Gregg 1999 Alumbaugh, JoAnn 2000 McMahon, Karen 2001 Dreiling, Larry 2002 Vogt, Willie 2003 Lamp, Greg 2004 Freese, Betsy 2005 Davis, Susan 2006 Crummett, Dan 2007 Taylor, Marcia 2008 Walter, John 2009 Martin, Holly 2010 Simon, Karen 2011 Fairchild, Steve 2012 Horstmeier, Greg 2013 Bedord, Laurie 2014 Spangler, Holly 2015 Lawton, Kurt 2016 Shein, Elaine 2017 Wilson, Mike 2018 Julie Deering 2019 Christy Lee

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Distinguished Service Awards 1947 Bailey, Liberty Hyde 1948 Macfadden, E.S. 1949 Babcock, H.E. 1950 Jones, Donald F. 1951 Bennett, Hugh Hammond 1952 Higginbottom, Sam 1953 Wilson, Thomas F. 1954 Benson, Ezra Taft 1955 Kildee, H.H. 1956 Weber, A.D. 1957 Graham, A.B. 1958 Holden, Perry 1959 Spanton, W.T. 1960 Wallace, Henry Agard 1961 Myers, William I. 1962 Mitchell, Albert K. 1963 Doane, D. Howard 1964 Knipling, E.F. 1965 Heady, Earl W. 1966 Burton, Glenn 1967 Borlaug, Norman E. 1968 Tootell, Robert B. 1969 Ackerman, Joseph 1970 Plager, Carroll 1971 Spencer, Donald 1972 Vogel, Orville A. 1973 Schultz, Theodore 1974 Hume, David 1975 Nelson, Oliver E., and

Mertz, Edwin T. 1976 Jeckel, Russell 1977 Butz, Earl L. 1978 Jukes, Thomas H. 1979 Black, Charles A. 1980 Mulhem, Francis 1981 Royal, Doris 1982 McWhorter, Dr. Chester C. 1983 Kottman, Dr. Roy M. 1984 Harl, Dr. Neil E. 1985 Bader, Dr. Kenneth L. 1986 Warsaw, Herman 1987 Good, Dr. Don L. 1988 Yeutter, Clayton K. 1989 Smith, JoAnn R. 1990 Havener, Robert P. 1991 Field, Dr. William E. 1992 Adkisson, Dr. Perry 1993 Bertels, Sister Thomas More

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1994 Bradley, John 1995 McMillan, Edward L. 1996 Wuertz, Howard 1997 Harris, John C. 1998 Breimyer, Dr. Harold 1999 Grandin, Dr. Temple 2000 Kinsella, James 2001 Crovetto, Carlos 2002 Adams, Marilyn 2003 Flinchbaugh, Barry 2004 Moseley, James 2005 Doster, Howard 2006 Gerrish, Jim 2007 Collins, Dr. Keith 2008 Beck, Dwayne 2009 Rothschild, Max 2010 Klinefelter, Danny 2011 Sun, Dr. Paul 2012 Evans, James 2013 Duffy, Dr. Michael 2014 Martin, Dr. Joe 2015 Paul, Rolland â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pigâ&#x20AC;?

2018 Orion Samuelson CHS Lifetime Achievement Award 1990 Wheeler McMillen 2007 Wilson Carnes 2007 Bob Rupp 2007 Charlie Scruggs (Heritage Award) 2007 Cordell Tindall (Heritage Award) 2007 Jim Thomson (Heritage Award) 2008 Claude Gifford and Larry Harper (Heritage Award) 2009 Bill Fleming, Jim Lilly, and Betty Lou Denton 2010 Paul Weller 2011 John Harvey, Fred Myers 2012 Earl Manning 2013 Jack Pitzer and Wayne Swegle 2014 Del Deterling and Joe Dan Boyd 2015 Len Richardson 2016 Jack Odle 2016 Harlen Persinger

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2017 Paul Queck 2018 Lynn Henderson and Tom Curl Honorary Members Bates, Ray Borcherding, James R. Curl, Tom Deterling, Del Dodge, Tom Evans, Jim Fleming, Bill Gifford, Claude Hanson, Richard Johnston, Gene Krumme, Rich Lee, Richard Manning, Earl McGhee, Allan W. Meyer, Eugene C. Myers, Fred Odle, Jack Persinger, Harlen Reynolds, Gary Rohlf, John A. Rupp, Robert G. Russell, Marvin Sesker, Monte Swegle, Wayne Tindall, Cordell W. Vincent, Gary Walter, John Wilborn, E. D. Williams, Robert H. Andy Markwart Horizon Award 2007 Jamie Cole 2008 Corey Geiger 2009 Joy Carter 2010 Jeff Caldwell 2011 Mike Deering 2012 Jennifer Shike 2013 Christy Couch Lee 2014 Kacey Birchmier 2015 Flint, Josh 2016 Ryan Ebert 2017 Jessie Scott 2018 David Ekstrom

Code of Ethics As members of the American Agricultural Editors’ Association, we believe it is the duty of agricultural editors to serve our readers in the truest tradition of the free press.

As journalists, we believe we best serve our readers through fairness, accuracy, honesty, and intelligence. Above all, we serve the truth.

We recognize the contributions of American agriculture and farm families to the economic and moral strength of this nation.

Therefore, we individually pledge ourselves to the Code of Ethics adopted by the American Business Media (revised 2005). The AAEA code of ethics applies to all members, regardless of the medium that showcases their work. This includes print publications, broadcast, Internet, blogs and podcasts.

I. General editorial code of ethics: Editors, reporters and writers employed

by American Business Media publications adhere to the highest standards of journalistic practice. In doing so, they pledge to: a. Maintain honesty, integrity, accuracy, thoroughness and fairness in the reporting and editing of articles, headlines, and graphics. b. Avoid all conflicts of interest as well as any appearances of such conflicts. c. Maintain an appropriate professional distance from the direct preparation of special advertising sections or other advertisements. d. Show the distinction between news stories and editorials, columns and other opinion pieces.

II. American Business Media Guide to Preferred Practices:

II-1 Conflicts of Interest a. Editors should not invest in companies and/or industries they personally cover (this does not preclude investments in mutual funds, pensions or 401(k) plans that hold shares in a manner not directly controlled by the editor). Their spouses and other immediate family members should also avoid personal investments that might reflect unfavorably upon the editor. Investing on the basis of “insider information” is, of course, a violation of securities laws. b. If a conflict arises in an investment held by an editor before his/her employment, or because of a merger or acquisition, he/she should immediately bring the conflict to the attention of his/her editorial management.

e. Accept as their primary responsibility the selection of editorial content based on readers’ needs and interests.

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II-2 Gifts a. Editors should not accept any gifts or favors, except those of nominal value, from companies or associations they cover, their public relations representatives or any other person or organization related to companies they cover. The editor’s supervisor should determine what is of “nominal value.” b. Editors may accept occasional meals and refreshments in the course of business dealings.

II-3 Outside Activities a. Editors should not accept freelance work from companies, associations or any other entity they cover. b. Because editors are expected to speak as authorities within their markets, they may accept invitations to appear on television, radio and other electronic media and may accept payment upon approval of editorial management. c. Editors should not accept payment of any kind for making speeches, judging contests or making appearances at functions held by companies or associations they cover. d. Reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such speeches may be accepted. e. Editors may also accept speaker gifts of nominal value for participating in such events.

II-4 Travel a. Editors should not accept payment of travel and hotel expenses incurred in the course of performing editorial duties from any source other than their employers. b. In cases of group press affairs, presentations and other events involving representatives from several publications, editors should reimburse information sources for these expenses.

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II-5. Relationship with Advertisers a. Selection of editorial topics, treatment of issues, interpretation and other editorial decisions must not be determined by advertisers, advertising agencies or the advertising departments of publications. b. Editors must never permit advertisers to review articles prior to publication. c. Advertisers and potential advertisers must never receive favorable editorial treatment because of their economic value to the publication. Similarly, nonadvertisers should not receive unfavorable editorial treatment or be excluded from articles because they do not advertise. This provision applies not only to stories and articles but to all products of the editorial group, including lists, rankings, product or company of the year awards and other such special features and events. d. Editors must have the right to review, prior to publication, all sponsored content and other advertiser-supplied content.

II-6 Separation of Advertising and Editorial a. Editors must make a clear distinction between editorial and advertising. Editors have an obligation to readers to make clear which content has been paid for, which is sponsored and which is independent editorial material. All paid content that may be confused with independent editorial material must be labeled as advertiser-sponsored. b. With respect to special advertising supplements or advertorials: The words advertising, advertisement, special advertising supplement or similar labeling must appear horizontally at or near the center of the top of every page of such sections containing text, in type at least equal in size and weight to the publication’s standard body typeface [adapted from American Society of Magazine Editors Editorial Guidelines, Nov. 2004].

c. The layout, design, typeface and style of special advertising sections or custom publishing products must be distinctly different from those of the publication [adapted from ASME, Nov. 2004]. d. Special advertising sections must not be slugged in the publication’s cover (including stickers) nor included in the table of contents.

In general, the publication’s name or logo may not appear as any part of the headlines or text of such sections, except in connection with the magazine’s own products or services [adapted from ASME Nov. 2004]. e. Editorial staff members and freelancers used by editorial should not participate in the preparation of custom publishing or advertising sections, except that the chief editor may review contents of such sections before they appear.

III. Editorial Code of Ethics and Guide to Preferred Practices for Electronic Media November 2004 Credibility is the key to the success of digital media offerings, just as it is for print publications; users must trust the advice and information presented. In order to build and maintain that trust, the distinction between independent editorial content and paid promotional information must remain clear. American Business Media believes it is possible to keep that clear distinction while still taking advantage of linking and other technologies that make digital media the unique and robust experience it has come to be for the user.

With that goal in mind, ABM recommends the following standards, adapted from those of the American Society of Magazine Editors for the express needs of business media: a. The publication’s Web site should display the publication’s name and logo prominently, in order to clarify who controls the content

of the site. All editorial content must be under the sole control of the editorial staff. b. All online pages must clearly distinguish between editorial and advertising or sponsored content. Non-editorial must be clearly labeled. The publication’s name or logo should not be used in any way that suggests editorial endorsement of an advertiser. The site’s sponsorship policies must be clearly noted, either in text accompanying the article or on a disclosure page to clarify that the sponsor had no input regarding the content. c. Hypertext links that appear within the editorial content of a site, including those within graphics, must be solely at the discretion of the editors. Links within editorial should never be paid for by advertisers. d. Special advertising or “advertorial” features should conform to the same guidelines in section II that apply to print. e. Special advertising sections or features must be displayed in such a way that users will not confuse them with editorial content. f. To protect the brand, editors/producers should not permit their content to be used on an advertiser’s site without an explanation of the relationship (e.g. “Reprinted with permission”). g. Advertisers or e-commerce partners must not receive preferential treatment in search engines, price comparisons, and other applications presented under the content provider’s brand unless this is clearly disclosed. An editorial site should not vouch for others’ tools that it may offer. h. A Web site should respect the privacy of its users. If a site intends to collect information about its visitors - whether the data will be disseminated to third parties or not - it must offer users a chance to decline if they

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choose, through an “opt-out” option. As part of its privacy policy, the site should explain its use of cookies and other data collection methods and tell what it intends to do with the information it gleans. Potential benefits to the user - broader site access, better personalization features, etc. - should be presented as well.

i. Advertisements should not be intentionally placed next to editorial coverage of the specific product advertised. This does not preclude ads on search results pages, topic index pages, channel pages and the like, as long as selection criteria for those pages are not weighted in favor of advertisers and are free of other commercial consideration.

AAEA Affiliate Code of Ethics (2009) Preamble American Agricultural Editors’ Association Affiliate Member Code of Ethics 2009 • Professional Values • Principles of Conduct • Commitment and Compliance This Code applies to AAEA affiliate members.

The Code is designed to be a guide for affiliate members as they carry out their ethical responsibilities associated with their profession. This document is designed to anticipate and accommodate, by precedent, ethical challenges that may arise. The scenarios outlined in the Code provision are actual examples of misconduct. More will be added as experience with the Code occurs.

The American Agricultural Editors’ Association is committed to ethical practices.

The level of public trust AAEA members seek, as we serve the public good, means we have taken on a special obligation to operate ethically.

The value of member reputation depends upon the ethical conduct of everyone affiliated with the AAEA. Each of us sets an example for each other - as well as other professionals - by our pursuit of excellence with powerful standards of performance, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

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obligation of an AAEA member. We view the Affiliate Member Code of Ethics as a model for other professions, organizations, and professionals.

AAEA Affiliate Member Statement of Professional Values This statement presents the core values of affiliate members and, more broadly, of the public relations/agricultural marketing communications profession. These values provide the foundation for the Member Code of Ethics and set the industry standard for the professional practice of public relations, media relations, marketing communications and related job responsibilities of our diversified membership. These values are the fundamental beliefs that guide our behaviors and decision-making processes. We believe our professional values are vital to the integrity of the agricultural communications profession as a whole.

ADVOCACY We serve the best interests of our employers, clients, organizations and the agricultural communications industry as a whole by acting as responsible advocates for those we represent. We provide a voice in the marketplace of ideas, facts, and viewpoints to aid in providing information to our respective audiences.

HONESTY We adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in advancing the interests of those we represent and in communicating with our agricultural audiences and the public at large.

To aid informed decision-making.

EXPERTISE We acquire, and responsibly use, specialized knowledge and experience. In conjunction with the AAEA, we advance the profession through continued professional development, research, and education. We build mutual understanding, credibility, and relationships among a wide array of institutions and audiences.

Guidelines A member shall: • Preserve the integrity of the communications process.

• Be honest and accurate in all communications.

• Act promptly to correct erroneous communications for which the AAEA affiliate member or his/her client or organization is responsible.

• Preserve the free flow of unprejudiced information when giving or receiving gifts by ensuring that gifts are nominal, legal, and infrequent.

INDEPENDENCE We provide objective counsel and dedicated, ethical service to those we represent. We are accountable to our employers, constituents, customers and the public for our actions.

COMPETITION Core Principle: Promoting healthy and fair competition among professionals preserves an ethical climate while fostering a robust business environment.

LOYALTY We are faithful to those we represent, while honoring our obligation to serve our employers, our industry and the agricultural community.

Intent To promote respect and fair competition among affiliate members, their organizations and related agricultural marketing communications professionals.

FAIRNESS We deal fairly with clients, employers, competitors, peers, vendors, the media, and the general public. We respect all opinions and support the right of free expression.

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Guidelines A member shall: • Follow ethical hiring practices designed to respect free and open competition without deliberately undermining a competitor.

• Preserve intellectual property rights in the marketplace.

FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION Core Principle: Protecting and advancing the free flow of accurate and truthful information is essential to serving our agricultural audiences, constituents and the public interest and contributing to informed decision making in a democratic society.

Examples of Improper Conduct Under This Provision: A member employed by a “client organization” shares helpful information with an organization that is competing with others for the company’s business.

Intent To maintain the integrity of relationships with the media, government officials, and the public.

A member spreads malicious and unfounded rumors about a competitor in order to alienate the competitor’s clients and employees in a ploy to recruit people and business.

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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION Core Principle: Open communication fosters informed decision making in a democratic society.

SAFEGUARDING CONFIDENCES Core Principle: Client and employer trust requires appropriate protection of confidential and private information.

Intent To build trust with the public by revealing all information needed for responsible decision making.

Intent To protect the privacy rights of clients, employers, organizations, and individuals by safeguarding confidential information.

Guidelines A member shall: • Be honest and accurate in all communications.

• Act promptly to correct erroneous communications for which the member is responsible.

• Investigate the truthfulness and accuracy of information released on behalf of those represented.

• Reveal the sponsors for causes and interests represented.

• Disclose financial interest (such as stock ownership) in their or a client’s organization.

• Avoid deceptive practices.

Guidelines A member shall: • Safeguard the confidences and privacy rights of present, former, and prospective clients and employees.

• Protect privileged, confidential, or insider information gained from a client or organization.

• Immediately advise an appropriate authority if a member discovers that confidential information is being divulged by an employee of a client company or organization.

Examples of Improper Conduct Under this Provision: Front groups: A member implements “grass roots” campaigns or letter-writing campaigns to legislators on behalf of undisclosed interest groups.

Lying by omission: A member knowingly fails to release financial information, giving a misleading impression of the corporation’s performance.

A member discovers inaccurate information disseminated via a Web site or media kit and does not correct the information.

A member deceives the public by employing people to pose as volunteers to speak at public hearings and participate in “grass roots” campaigns.

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Examples of Improper Conduct Under This Provision: A member changes jobs, takes confidential information, and uses that information in the new position to the detriment of the former employer.

A member intentionally leaks proprietary information to the detriment of some other party.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Core Principle: Avoiding real, potential or perceived conflicts of interest builds the trust of clients, employers, and the publics.

Intent To earn trust and mutual respect with clients, media, employers and the public.

To build and maintain trust and objective credibility with the public by avoiding or ending situations that put one’s personal or professional interests in conflict with society’s interests.

Guidelines A member shall: • Act in the best interests of the client, company/organization or employer, even subordinating the member’s personal interests.

• Avoid actions and circumstances that may appear to compromise good business judgment or create a conflict between personal and professional interests.

• Disclose promptly any existing or potential conflict of interest to affected clients or organizations.

• Encourage clients, employers and customers to determine if a conflict exists after notifying all affected parties.

Examples of Improper Conduct Under This Provision: The member fails to disclose that he or she has a strong financial interest in a client’s chief competitor.

The member represents a “competitor company” or a “conflicting interest” without informing a prospective client.

ENHANCING THE PROFESSION Core Principle: AAEA affiliate member professionals work constantly to strengthen the public’s trust in the profession and the agricultural industry.

Intent To build respect and credibility with agricultural audiences and the public for the profession of public relations and agricultural marketing/organizational communications.

To improve, adapt and expand educational, career and professional practices and opportunities.

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Decline representation of clients or organizations that urge or require actions contrary to this Code.

Accurately define what public relations and marketing communications activities can accomplish.

Counsel subordinates in proper ethical decision making.

Require that subordinates adhere to the ethical requirements of the Code.

Report ethical violations, whether committed by AAEA members or not, to the appropriate authority.

Examples of Improper Conduct Under This Provision: An AAEA member declares publicly that a product the client or company sells is safe, without disclosing evidence to the contrary.

A member initially assigns some questionable client work to a non-member practitioner to avoid the ethical obligation of AAEA membership.

Conclusion The affiliate members of AAEA are integral to the agricultural industry and the ag communications profession. They are conduits of reliable information that help producers and other agricultural professionals keep abreast of the agriculture industry and make informed choices about the ideas and tools at their disposal. The role of AAEA affiliates is based on trust and high professional standards, affirmed by this Code of Ethics

Guidelines A member shall: • Acknowledge that there is an obligation to protect and enhance the profession.

• Keep informed and educated about practices in the profession to ensure ethical conduct.

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AAEA Photographers’ Code of Ethics (Adopted 2013) Members of the American Agricultural Editors’ Association, a professional society that promotes the highest standards in journalism, have a commitment to publish photographic and video images that give an accurate depiction of people, events and places. Photographs can cause great harm if they are manipulated, and our members should avoid doing so. With that in mind, here are some basic tenets we expect our members to follow: •

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The basic content of a photograph must not be altered in Photoshop or by any other means.

We should never add objects to a photo that were not there when the photo was taken, and we should not remove objects that were there.

Minor digital adjustments in images are acceptable but must be used sparingly.

These include digitally lightening or darkening areas, conversion into grayscale, and normal toning.

Color adjustments should be limited to those minimally necessary for clear and accurate reproduction and to restore the authentic nature of the scene.

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It is permissible to use software extensively to manipulate a photo or to merge photos but only when the intent to alter reality is made clear to the reader. We must label such work as “photo illustration.”

For video, we permit the use of standard methods of improving technical quality, such as adjusting video and audio levels. These include: color correcting for white balance, eliminating extraneous noises and editing for length and clarity. We do not add or alter sound or video in any way that can mislead viewers or misrepresent subjects.

AAEA Constitution Adopted December 1976, amended 1977, 1980, 1984, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019 ARTICLE I. NAME AND LOCATION Section 1: The American Agricultural Editorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association (also known as AAEA) is a notfor-profit corporation, authorized by Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of Illinois.

Section 2: The location and the address of the principal office of the Association shall be the business address of the Executive Director of the Association, or at such other location and address as may be designated by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE II. PURPOSES Section 1: The purpose of the Association shall be to serve agricultural editors, writers, photographers and other communications professionals who qualify for membership by ensuring an open exchange of ideas and fostering professional excellence.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP Section 1: Membership in the Association shall consist of five classes: (a) Editorial, (b) Associate, (c) Partner Member (d) Honorary Life, (e) Student, and (f) Retired.

(A) Editorial membership should be limited to individuals working for general or specialized agricultural publication or media outlet published in the United States or Canada and which either (1) has paid circulation and/or (2) accepts paid advertising. The primary source of funding for the media outlet comes from either paid circulation or paid advertising. The primary job function of the communicator is media and content creation. An editorial member who retires or partially retires after ten

years of membership in good standing may retain his or her membership and continue to participate in the affairs of the Association unless a change in job description requires membership re-classification.

(B) Associate Membership shall be available to Individuals engaged in content creation, photography, video, design, digital and social media, blogging or other communications work directly related to publishing content about agriculture or food. Individuals engaged in agricultural communications work for a governmental agency, an educational institution, a non-profit institution or foundation, or an agribusiness company.

(C) Partner Membership shall be available to individuals employed by agribusiness companies, marketing and public relations agencies, commodity organizations, government agencies and others who support AAEA but whose individual role does not have an editorial or content generation function. Communicators who primarily advocate for a position or are sponsored content providers are eligible for partner membership.

(D) Honorary life membership may be granted to members who have rendered distinguished service to the Association and to agriculture. Such membership must be approved by a majority vote of the membership, following investigation and recommendation by a Membership Committee. Honorary membership shall have all rights and privileges of membership.

Nominations for honorary membership must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual meeting.

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(E )Student membership may be granted to persons enrolled full-time in an approved agricultural communications curriculum at a college or university. Student members can attend meetings of the Association and participate in discussions, but they have no vote in Association business matters.

(F ) Retired membership shall be available to either editorial, associate or partner members who are no longer receiving income for communications work. Retired members who pay dues are eligible to participate and vote on association matters.

Section 2: All applications for membership must be in writing or submitted electronically on forms which can be obtained from the Executive Director. Membership approval, classification and reclassification shall be the responsibility of a Membership Committee. In event of challenge, the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruling can be appealed to the Board of Directors for final decision. Authority to investigate membership classification in the event that a member changes positions or places of employment is vested in a Membership Committee. Members who assume new duties or different positions are expected to notify the Executive Director and submit their resignations or request reclassification when such action appears to be in order.

Section 3: Membership dues, assessed on a calendar year basis, shall be the same for both editorial, associate and partner members.

Special categories of membership dues will also be assessed on a calendar year basis and rates will be determined at the discretion of the board. Any change in membership dues must be approved by majority vote of the members.

ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS Section 1: The annual business meeting of the Association shall be held at a time and place designated by the President, following notification of the membership by newsletter and/or other delivery method mailed no less than ten days prior to date of meeting.

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Section 2: A special business meeting may be called at any time by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Such meeting must be preceded by notification of the membership by newsletter and/or other delivery method mailed no less than ten days prior to date of meeting. Such notice shall specify the purpose for which the meeting is called and list an agenda for the meeting; and only subjects listed on the agenda can be considered.

Section 3: For any annual meeting or any special meeting, 20 percent of the membership or 20 members, whichever is less, shall constitute a quorum. Each member shall have one vote. Voting must be in person. A majority of the members voting shall be sufficient to carry any action.

Section 4: All business meetings of the membership and all meetings of the Board of Directors shall be governed by Robertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rules of Order.

Section 5: Meetings, workshops and seminars for purposes other than conduct of Association business may be scheduled by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1: Affairs of the Association shall be governed and administered by a Board of Directors consisting of nine current members to include the following: President, Vice President/President-Elect, Past President and six Directors at Large.

Section 2: Directors at Large, including two partner members, shall be elected at annual meetings for terms of three years with terms rotated so that two three-year terms expire each year. In the event that a Director at Large should for any reason fail to complete his or her term of office, the unexpired term shall be filled by nomination from the nominating committee and elected by the Board at its next meeting or by mail ballot and/or other delivery method and confirmed by voting members at the next annual meeting.

Section 3: The AAEA Board shall meet at least twice each year usually at the time of the annual meeting of the Association and one other time as determined by the President. Special Board meetings may be called by the President at any time. The President, Vice President/President-Elect, and Immediate Past President shall serve as a Governing Committee of the Board to take action between Board meetings. Minutes of their actions will be kept by the Executive Director and approved by the Board at its next meeting.

ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS Section 1: Officers of the Association shall consist of a President and a Vice President/ President-Elect, who can be elected from the editorial and associate membership categories at the annual meeting for terms of one year, and an Executive Director, appointed by the Board of Directors for a term of one year. No more than one associate member can serve as president or vice president. Either the current president or vice president must be an editorial member.

Section 2: The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors. He or she shall be responsible for administering the affairs of the Association as directed or authorized by the Board of Directors. And he or she shall appoint all committees required to carry out the activities of the Association.

Section 3: The Vice President/President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President in the absence, or at the direction, of the President.

Section 4: The Executive Director shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

He or she shall be bonded and shall be responsible for: (a) Maintenance of the principal office of the Association. (b) Accurate recording and distribution of proceedings of all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors.

(c) Receipt, disbursement and accounting of all funds and other items of value belonging to the Association. (d) Presentation of an audited financial statement at each annual meeting of the Association. (e) Maintenance of a list of all members of the Association in good standing. (f) Preservation of all documents and records belonging to the Association. (g) Publication and distribution of the Association membership newsletter, the AAEA ByLine. (h) Such other projects and programs as may be authorized or prescribed by the Board of Directors.

Section 5: An Assistant Executive Director may be appointed by the Board of Directors to assist the Executive Director to handle the responsibilities of that office in the event that it should be vacated. The Assistant Executive Director, as such, shall have no vote in meetings of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VII. ELECTIONS Section 1: A Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President to present a slate of candidates for the offices of President and Vice President/President-Elect and Directors whose terms have expired or whose seats have been vacated. Nominations may also be made from the floor, with the advance consent of the nominees.

ARTICLE VIII. AWARDS Section 1: Recognition for Distinguished Service to Agriculture may be bestowed by the Association upon a person or persons deemed worthy by a Distinguished Service to Agriculture Awards Committee. Recipients shall not be members of the Association, and, except when awards are made posthumously, they shall be expected to accept such recognition in person during the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual meeting.

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Section 2: Member awards for service to agriculture and/or excellence in communications skills may be established by the Association upon recommendation of the Board of Directors and approval by the membership. Without such approval, no awards program shall carry Association endorsement specific or implied.

ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENT Section 1: The Constitution of the Association may be amended by majority vote of members participating in a mailed and/or emailed ballot vote providing the membership was notified of the proposed amendment(s) by email or newsletter or other postal service mailed no less than 30 days prior to date range of the official vote and providing the notification was accompanied by the full text of the proposal and by that part of the Constitution to be amended. Amendment may be proposed by the Board of Directors or by petition of 10 percent of the Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current members. Such amendment must be accepted or rejected as proposed. Revision of proposed amendment cannot be acted upon prior to appropriate notification of the membership. Amendment shall be effective immediately upon approval by a majority of the members voting by the deadline of the voting date range established.

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Restated Articles of Incorporation of the American Agricultural Editors’ Association Professional Improvement Foundation Pursuant to the provisions of 805 Ill. Comp. Stat. 105/110.15, the following amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of American Agricultural Editors’ Association Improvement Foundation, an Illinois nonprofit corporation, was approved and adopted pursuant to Illinois Statutes.

The Articles of Incorporation of American Agricultural Editors’ Association Improvement Foundation are hereby amended and restated in their entirety to read as follows:

ARTICLE I - NAME The name of the Corporation shall be American Agricultural Editors’ Association Professional Improvement Foundation.

ARTICLE II - REGISTERED OFFICE The Corporation’s registered agent and office shall be Mike Wilson, 1301 East Mound Road, Decatur, Illinois 62526.

ARTICLE III - PURPOSES The Corporation is organized to fund professional improvement programs to persons in the field of agricultural communications including but not limited to all active and affiliate members of the American Agricultural Editors’ Association, to support and promote the agricultural communications community, to finance awards for outstanding writing and graphic arts in the field of agricultural communications, and to make scholarships and support internships and training for editors, writers and photographers in the field of agricultural communications.

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The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, literary or scientific purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). It is formed to receive and maintain a fund or funds of real or personal property or both and, subject to the restrictions and limitations hereinafter set forth, to use and apply the whole or any part of the income therefrom and the principal thereof exclusively for charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or educational purposes, either directly or by contributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and its regulations as they now exist or as they may hereafter be amended.

ARTICLE IV - AUTHORITY For the above purposes and not otherwise, this Corporation shall have and exercise only such powers as are required by and are consistent with the foregoing purposes, including the power to acquire and receive funds and property of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether by purchase,

conveyance, lease, gift, grant, bequest, legacy, devise, or otherwise and whether in trust or otherwise, and to own, hold, expend, make gifts, grants, and contributions of, and to convey, transfer and dispose of any funds and property and the income therefrom in furtherance of the purposes of this Corporation or any of them, and to lease, mortgage, encumber, and use the same, and such other powers that are consistent with the foregoing purposes and that are afforded to this Corporation by the Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act and by any future laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto.

ARTICLE V - RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS Notwithstanding any other provision of these Articles of Incorporation, the Corporation shall at all times be subject to the following restrictions: 1. The Corporation shall neither have nor exercise any powers nor shall it engage directly or indirectly in any activity that would invalidate its status (1) as a corporation which is exempt from Federal income taxation as an organization described in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3), or (2) as a corporation contributions to which are deductible under Internal Revenue Code Section 170(c)(2).

2. No part of the activities of this Corporation shall consist of carrying on propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation; nor shall it in any manner or to any extent participate in or intervene in any political campaign, including the publishing or distribution of statements on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office; nor shall the Corporation engage in any activities that are unlawful under applicable Federal, State or local laws.

3. This Corporation shall not operate for the primary purpose of carrying on a trade or business or any other activity for profit.

At such times that the Corporation is a

private foundation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, the following shall apply: 4. The Corporation shall distribute for each of its taxable years amounts at least sufficient to avoid liability for the tax imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 4942(a).

5. The Corporation may not engage in an act of ‘self-dealing’ as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 494l(d) that would give rise to liability for the tax imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 494l(a).

6. The Corporation may not retain ‘excess business holdings’ as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 4943(c) that would give rise to liability for the tax imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 4943(a).

7. The Corporation may not make investments that would jeopardize the carrying out of the exempt purposes of the Corporation within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 4944 so as to give rise to liability for the tax imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 4944(a).

8. The Corporation may not make a ‘taxable expenditure’ as defined in Internal Revenue Code Section 4945(d) that would give rise to liability for the tax imposed by Internal Revenue Code Section 4945(a).

ARTICLE VI - NO PECUNIARY GAIN TO MEMBERS No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of any Member, trustee or officer of the Corporation or any private individual, except that reasonable compensation may be paid for services rendered to or for the Corporation affecting one or more of its purposes, and no Member, trustee or officer of the Corporation or any private individual shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporate assets upon dissolution of the Corporation.

ARTICLE VII - DURATION The duration of the Corporation shall be perpetual.

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ARTICLE VIII - MEMBERSHIP The conditions, terms and qualifications for membership in the Corporation shall be provided for in the Bylaws.

person except as otherwise provided under 805 Ill. Comp. Stat. 105/108.70, which shall be applicable to the fullest extent as it now exists or as may hereafter be amended.

ARTICLE IX â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1. Management of the Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Trustees. The number of trustees shall be fixed by the Bylaws of the Corporation, and may be altered by amending the Bylaws, but shall never be less than required by law.

ARTICLE XII - DISSOLUTION Upon the liquidation, winding up or dissolution of the Corporation whether voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law, the Board of Trustees, after paying or making provision for the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation, shall distribute all assets of the Corporation in such manner or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific or literary purposes as shall at the time qualify as an organization or organizations described in Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) as the Board of Trustees may determine.

2. The term of office of the trustees shall be fixed by the Bylaws and may be altered by amending the Bylaws.

3. Any action, other than an action requiring membership approval, may be taken by written action signed by the number of trustees that would be required to take the same action at a meeting of the Board of Trustees at which all trustees were present.

ARTICLE X - CAPITAL STOCK The Corporation shall have no capital stock.

ARTICLE XI - PERSONAL LIABILITY 1. The officers, trustees and Members of the Corporation shall have no personal liability for corporate obligations.

2. No person who serves without compensation as a trustee, officer, Member or agent of the Corporation shall be held civilly liable for an act or omission by that

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ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES These Articles of Incorporation may be amended by a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees and Members of the Corporation. Said amendment shall be effective upon adoption by the Members and filing with the Illinois Secretary of State.

Restated Bylaws of the American Agricultural Editors’ Association Professional Improvement Foundation ARTICLE 1 - MEMBERS 1.1 Eligibility and Number. The Members of the American Agricultural Editors’ Association (“AAEA”) shall be the Members of this Corporation.

1.2 Voting. Each Member shall be entitled to one (1) vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the Members. There shall be no cumulative voting. A Member may vote in person by voice or by ballot, by mail or by proxy in writing. A Member may also appoint another Member to act as his/her proxy at any meeting of the Members. Such proxy shall be filed with the Secretary of the Corporation at or before the meeting. When determined to be advisable by the Board of Trustees, the entire vote on any single issue may be by mail. In such case, the notice of meeting shall state each issue to be voted on and shall be accompanied by a written form of ballot. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, all elections and questions shall be decided by a majority vote of the Members present at any meeting at which a quorum is present.

1.3 Resignation. When a Member ceases to be a member of AAEA, he or she shall also cease to be a Member of the Corporation.

1.4 Transferability. A Member may not voluntarily or involuntarily transfer his/her membership or any right arising therefrom.

1.5 Dues. No Member shall be liable to the Corporation for any dues, subscriptions, or assessments of any kind except as the Member may specifically agree to in writing.

1.6 Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the Members shall be held for the purpose of electing Trustees and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Unless otherwise ordered by the Board of Trustees, said annual meeting shall be held at the call of the Chairman at the time and place designated by such call.

1.7 Special Meeting. Special meetings of the Members may be called by the Chairman or by the Board of Trustees for any purpose at such time and place designated and upon such notice provided for hereafter given to all Trustees entitled to vote at the meeting.

1.8 Notice of Meeting. Written notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in case of a special meeting or any matters concerning which special notice is required, the purpose for which the meeting is called, shall be given as follows unless otherwise prescribed by statute:

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(A) In the event of an annual meeting, notice shall be given at least sixty (60) days prior to the meeting.

(B) In the event of a special meeting, notice shall be given at least three (3) but not more than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.

Notice may be given personally, by facsimile, via e-mail or by mail. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail, addressed to the Member at his or her address as it appears on the books of the Corporation, with postage prepaid. A Member may give a written waiver of notice before, at or after a meeting. Attendance by a Member at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of said meeting by the attending Member, except where a Member attends for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

1.9 Quorum. One-tenth (1/10) of the Members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. If a quorum is not present at any meeting of Members, a majority of the Members present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. At such adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at a meeting as originally noticed. The Members present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough Members to leave less than a quorum.

1.10 Telephone Meetings and Actions Without Meeting. To the extent permitted

by Illinois law, any action required to be or which may be taken at any meeting of Members may be taken without a meeting, or without any or all persons physically being present, either: (A) In a meeting conducted by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment whereby all persons participating in the meeting may simultaneously hear each other, whether or

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not any of the persons are physically present at the meeting. Participation in a meeting in this manner shall constitute presence in person at a meeting; or (B) By a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken signed by all of the Members.

In either such event, the appropriate officer may certify any action taken in such manner to any interested party as an action taken at a meeting duly and lawfully convened and held.

ARTICLE 2 - BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.1 General Powers. The business, property and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Trustees. The Board shall have all powers that may be exercised by the Corporation.

2.2 Number, Term and Qualification. The number of Trustees shall be fifteen (15) or as determined by the Members, but shall at no time be less than the number required by law.

Trustees shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Members for a term of three (3) years and can be elected for one additional three-year term consecutively. A trustee can be elected to future terms after a break of at least three years. The terms of the Trustees shall be staggered so at least 3 Trustees are re-elected in any given year.

At each annual meeting of the Members, six (6) Trustees shall be elected by the AAEA Board of Trustees and one (1) Trustee shall be elected â&#x20AC;&#x153;at largeâ&#x20AC;? by the Members. A Trustee can serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms, but may serve again as a Trustee after a break of at least three (3) years.

2.3 Resignation. A Trustee may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Secretary. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified.

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Removal. A Trustee may be removed by the Members at a special meeting of the Members called for that purpose.

2.5 Vacancies. Any vacancy on the Board may be filled by the Board of Trustees until the next annual meeting of the Members at which time the party that originally filled that Board position (either the AAEA Board of Directors or the Members) will elect a successor Trustee to fill the Board seat for the remaining term.

2.6 Schedule of Meetings. An annual meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be held for the purpose of election of officers and the transaction of any other business properly coming before it. It shall be held each year at a time and place designated by the Chairman.

There may be such other regular meetings of the Board of Trustees as may from time to time be scheduled by a majority of the entire Board of Trustees. Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be called at any time by the Secretary of the Corporation upon written request by the Chairman or not less than one-third (l/3) of the Trustees.

2.7 Notice of Meeting. The Secretary shall give to each Trustee by mail, facsimile, email or in person written notice of the time and place of each annual or regular meeting at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the meeting.

Notice of any special meeting shall be given by the Secretary at least three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting by written notice to each Trustee sent by mail, facsimile, e-mail or in person. The notice shall specify the time and place of the meeting and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting.

Any Trustee may waive notice of any meeting before, at or after the meeting. The attendance of a Trustee at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting except where a Trustee attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

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Place of Meeting. Meetings of the Trustees shall be held at such place as may be designated by the Board of Trustees.

2.9 Consent to Meetings. The transactions taken at any meeting, however called and noticed and wherever and whenever held, shall be as valid as though taken at a meeting duly held in accordance with the other provisions of these Bylaws, if a quorum is present, and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the Trustees not present thereat shall give a written waiver of notice.

All waivers of notice shall be made a part of the minutes of said meeting.

2.10 Quorum. A majority of the Trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

2.11 Voting. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, all elections and questions shall be decided by a majority vote of the Trustees present at any meeting at which a quorum is present.

2.12 Compensation. No Trustee shall receive any compensation for his/her services as a Trustee unless such compensation is authorized by resolution of the Board of Trustees. Trustees may be reimbursed for expenses of attendance at meetings of the Board. Nothing herein shall be construed to preclude any Trustee from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefore.

2.13 Telephone Meetings and Actions Without Meetings. To the extent permitted

by Illinois law, any action required to be, or which may be, taken at any meeting of the Board of Trustees may be taken without a meeting or without any or all persons physically being present either: (A) In a meeting conducted by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment whereby all persons participating in the meeting may

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simultaneously hear each other, whether or not any of the persons are physically present at the meeting. Participation in a meeting in this manner shall constitute presence in person at a meeting; or (B) By a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken and signed by the number of Trustees that would be required to take the same action at a meeting of the Board of Trustees at which all Trustees were present.

In either event, the Secretary or other appropriate officer may certify any action taken in such manner to any interested party as action taken at a meeting duly and lawfully convened and held.

ARTICLE 3 - OFFICERS 3.1 Number. The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chairman (which is synonymous with President), a Vice Chairman (which is synonymous with a Vice President) and a Secretary/Treasurer. Other officers may from time to time be elected by the Trustees.

No two (2) offices may be held by the same person. Officers must be Trustees.

3.2 Election, Term of Office and Qualification. At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Trustees shall elect the officers. Each officer shall hold office until the next annual meeting, until his or her successor is elected and has qualified, or until the officer has been removed in the manner hereafter provided.

3.3 Chairman. The Chairman shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation, shall preside at all meetings of the Trustees, and shall have general control of the business of the Corporation. The Chairman shall be ex-officio a member of all standing committees. He or she may execute and deliver in the name of the Corporation any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments pertaining to the business of the Corporation, and in general shall perform all duties incident to the office of the Chairman as well as such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board.

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3.4 Vice Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall have all of the authority and responsibility of the Chairman and shall have such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board..

3.5 Secretary/Treasurer. The Secretary/ Treasurer shall (a) keep or cause to be kept in the corporate book proper minutes of all meetings of the Members, Trustees and Executive Committee; (b) give all required notices; (c) have custody of the corporate records; and (d) perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees.

The Secretary/ Treasurer shall have charge and custody of all funds of the Corporation.

He or she shall keep an accurate account of all receipts and disbursements and shall render accounts to the Corporation.

The Secretary/Treasurer shall deposit all monies in the name of the Corporation in such banks or depositories as the Trustees shall designate and shall have the power to endorse for deposit all instruments received by the Corporation. The Secretary/ Treasurer shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be prescribed by the Board of Trustees.

3.6 Removal and Replacement of Vacancies.

Any officer may be removed by the Board of Trustees whenever in its judgment the best interest of the Corporation would be served thereby. Such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of such officer. Any vacancy resulting from such removal or any vacancy resulting from resignation or death may be filled by the Board of Trustees at any meeting thereof.

ARTICLE 4 - COMMITTEES 4.1 Committees. The Board of Trustees may, from time to time, appoint such committees as it deems proper, and may prescribe the functions and duties of such committees and the term of membership of committee

members.

4.2 Executive Committee. The Board of Trustees shall establish a five person Executive Committee comprised of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary/ Treasurer and two (2) of the Trustees. When a member of the Executive Committee ceases to be a Trustee of the Corporation, that person automatically shall cease to be a member of the Executive Committee.

Except for the power to amend the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Corporation, the Executive Committee shall have all of the powers and authority of the Board of Trustees in the management of the property, business and affairs of the Corporation in the intervals between meetings of the Board of Trustees, subject always to the direction and control of the Board. Any action of the Executive Committee shall be reported at the first meeting of the Board following action by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE 5 - FISCAL YEAR 5.1 Fiscal Year. The Corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fiscal year shall be as determined by the Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE 6 - NO SEAL 6.1 No Seal. The Corporation shall have no seal.

ARTICLE 7 - POWERS 7.1 Powers. The Corporation shall have all powers now or hereafter conferred upon a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of Illinois.

ARTICLE 8 - EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS 8.1 Contracts. Except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws, the Board of Trustees may in writing authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, to enter into any contract, or execute and deliver any instrument in the name and on behalf of the Corporation.

Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Unless so authorized by the Board, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the Corporation by any contract or engagement, or to pledge its credit, or to render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or in any amount.

ARTICLE 9 - DEPOSITS 9.1 Deposits. All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Trustees may designate, or as may be designated by any officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation to whom such power may be delegated by the Board. For the purpose of such deposit, any persons to whom such power is so delegated may endorse, assign and deliver checks, drafts and other orders for the payment of money which are payable to the order of the Corporation.

ARTICLE 10 - INDEMNIFICATION 10.1 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless all officers, Trustees, employees, and agents of the Corporation for all acts performed by them in any good faith attempt to fulfill their duties to the Corporation, specifically including all costs and expenses, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees, incurred in any action, claim or demand concerning any such act. This provision shall be construed so as to provide and require the broadest, most complete and extensive scope of indemnification legally permissible at the time indemnification is sought or provided.

ARTICLE 11 - NOTICES 11.1 Notices. All notices required by these Bylaws shall be in writing and shall be mailed by the Secretary to the persons entitled thereto at the addresses shown on the records of the Corporation, or shall be hand delivered or sent by facsimile or e-mail.

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11.2 Waiver of Notice. A Member or Trustee may waive any notice required to be given by these Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation or by statute either before or after the time stated therein. Any such waiver shall be in writing and signed by the person entitled to notice, and shall be deemed equivalent to such notice. All waivers shall be filed with the Secretary of the Corporation.

ARTICLE 12 - AMENDMENTS 12.1 Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended or repealed and new Bylaws adopted by a majority of all of the Trustees and by the affirmative vote of the Members at the annual meeting. Notice of such proposed amendment shall be included in notice of the meetings held for such purpose.

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Global Coordinator Norma Tolhurst PO Box 250 Ormstown, Quebec J0S 1K0, Canada +1-877-782-6456 Ext. 704 globalassistant@ifaj.org

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