ARC Reinstates Scholarship Program for University Students Studying Ag Communications

Posted by Kristy on October 21, 2014

The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) is pleased to announce it is reinstating its scholarship program for college students studying ag communications. The organization, through its foundation, will grant one, $1,500...

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ARCLight Fall 2014 Newsletter

Posted by Kristy on September 18, 2014

Are You Ready for some ARC? By Mike Opperman ARC Board President                                           It’s fall! The leaves are turning. The lights are on Friday night and Saturday at athletic fields...

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How Are Farmers & Ranchers Using Social Media?

Posted by John Blue on September 08, 2014

Yes, farmers are using social media. How and why will vary. Look at national surveys for some direction: via Pew Research Center, 2014 info: 12 trends shaping digital news. More...

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ARC Website Summer 2014 Updates

Posted by John Blue on July 21, 2014

The ARC Website functionality, as outlined in February and April, are completed. This includes the ability to, online, register for the ARC Conference, start/renew your ARC membership, and gain access...

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Jen Walker – Relationships of Animals, Farmers, Consumers, and Activists

Posted by John Blue on July 21, 2014

Jen Walker with Dean Foods, shares her thoughts on dairy stewardship. She offers several stories that help people understand the relationship between farmers who produce milk , consumers, and activists....

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Bob Giblin – Getting Your “Accredited in Public Relations” (APR) Credential

Posted by John Blue on July 21, 2014

Are you interested in getting your Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential? Bob Giblin, Manager for Global Marketing and Communications for ABS Global, shares the steps ARC members can take...

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2014 Golden ARC Award Winners Announced

Posted by Kristy on June 30, 2014

The Golden ARC Awards contest honors the stellar work created by professionals in the agricultural industry.  The entries for the 2014 contest were many with 74 entries – 22 campaigns and 55...

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2014 ARC Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted by Kristy on June 30, 2014

“Third Class” of Honorees Named into Ag PR Hall of Fame The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) is pleased to announce two new members into the Agricultural Public Relations Hall of...

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ARC Silent Auction at Ag Media Summit Ready to “Rev it Up!”

Posted by Kristy on May 27, 2014

Ag Media Summit attendees in 2014 hope to “Rev it Up!” in Indianapolis July 26-30 as ARC collaborates with our AMS friends on this year’s Silent Auction.  The goal is...

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Margaret Fogarty – Public Relations Has Changed

Posted by John Blue on April 22, 2014

Do you remember blast faxing a press release to your media list? Margaret Fogarty, National Communications Director with the Farm Credit System, shares some thoughts on public relations, the changes...

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