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Bringing agriculture to the headlines: two journalists share what makes farm stories stick
Getting more agriculture stories into the media is the goal of many members of the Eastern Canada Farm Writers’ Association (ECFWA) – particularly for those who work in communications. Those on the journalism side of the equation are always looking for story ideas from the sector. Providing some insights into this topic was the goal…
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Thank you to ECFWA volunteers!
Behind every great ECFWA event or activity is a team of fantastic volunteers! During this National Volunteer Week, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who gives of their time to this great organization. And a shoutout to IFAJ – International Federation of Agricultural Journalists and Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation volunteers, too! We are fortunate…
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FFCO conference becomes impromptu gathering for farm writers
The Farm & Food Care Ontario annual conference this past week featured an engagingprogram as always – but also served as an impromptu gathering of farm writers fromOntario, Alberta and overseas. Claire McCormack, an agricultural journalist and PhD researcher from UniversityCollege Dublin in Ireland, was the keynote speaker at the event, sharing early results ofher…
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CFWF managing director announced
The CFWF board has welcomed Annemarie Pedersen as the managing director of CFWF, effective Feb. 1, 2025. Annemarie is well-know to many of us as a longtime member of the Alberta Farm Writers’ Association and a co-chair of the 2023 congress of International Federation of Agricultural Journalists’ (IFAJ) in Calgary. She has a long history…
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Farm Tour & Holiday Lunch: Chickadee Christmas Trees
On December 10, about a dozen ECFWA members gathered outside of Cambridge to tour Chickadee Christmas Trees. Albeit a little less snow than anticipated, tour attendees were greeted by Alison McCrindle (with hot apple cider!) and toured the farm property of trees and nature trails. Alison and her husband, Joe Wareham have been growing and…
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King Charless III Medal recipients
Three ECFWA members were honoured with King Charles III medals at a ceremony in the Senate of Canada on November 22.The medal honours Canadians who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions and service to their communities, their province, and Canada. Congratulations to: Kelly Daynard, nominated by Senator Rob Black Hugh Maynard, nominated by Senator Rob…
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2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
The Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations, and businesses whose contributions are strengthening growth across the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector. Thirteen winners and 16 honourable mentions in agriculture excellence across 11 diverse categories are being honoured for their efforts this year. “This year’s Excellence…
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Congratulations to ECFWA winners at the CFWF awards
The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) announced the winners of its annual writing and photography awards on Oct. 5 during a special awards ceremony and banquet at the CFWF annual conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Read the full news release. CFWF presented gold, silver and bronze awards in 12 writing categories as well as awards…
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Robert Irwin and Don Stoneman receive Lifetime Achievement Awards
At the annual conference of the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) in Halifax on Saturday, Ontario agricultural journalists Robert Irwin of Vankleek Hill and Don Stoneman of Bancroft were presented with CFWF Lifetime Achievement Awards. The pair’s careers, achievements, and contributions to Canadian agricultural journalism have been intertwined since they met as colleagues working at…
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Member profile: Courtney Denard
It’s been a year of key milestones for Courtney Denard. For starters, the highly accomplished agricultural editor and journalist is celebrating 10 years at long-time farm publication, Ontario Farmer.
