Updates
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...
Read MoreARCLight 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreARC 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...
Read MoreJen 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....
Read MoreBob 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...
Read More2014 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...
Read More2014 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...
Read MoreARC 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...
Read MoreMargaret 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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