I was fortunate to travel through Memphis just prior to Elvis Week, and for a day or so partake in the city’s fascinating mix of culture, agriculture and food. They’re all closely tied together, thanks to the poor...
Read MoreMany member countries in the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists hold their own photo awards annually, with participants often competing in the federation’s yearly competition as well. Congratulations to...
Read MoreHere’s a brave prediction from the George Morris Centre: food prices won’t rise in our current competitive environment for groceries. Even though significant factors are at play behind the scenes, such as a recovering...
Read MoreEver wonder what keeps ornamental plants going in staggering heat and drought as they wait for a new home, outside grocery stores and big box outlets? It can be a tough grind. When plants come from the comfort of a nursery into...
Read MoreThe 2010-2011 version of the Eastern Canada Farm Writers’ Association board brings a broad range of experience and ambition to the table.  The board held its inaugural meeting this week, and president Clare Illingworth...
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Owen Roberts is a faculty member in the Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications program at the University of Illinois. As an agricultural journalist, he is the past president of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists and a lifetime achievement award recipient from the Canadian Farm Writers' Federation. His programs and research papers have been recognized nationally and internationally through awards from the Journal of Applied Communications, the National Agri-Marketing Association, the Association for Communications Excellence, and others.