**STOP PRESS..
Plans to resurrect the Stuart Seaton Award for farming and horticultural journalism in the regions are nearing completion. Watch for details here and in eAlerts.
Should the Guild stage a ‘new media’ workshop – see News page.
The Guild Awards
Some of the finest achievements of GAJ members are recognised annually with a series of awards, with prizes ranging from cash to study tours.
Click here for more details of the GAJ Awards and recent winners
Want to get in touch?
If you move house, change jobs, get a new telephone number or email address - or simply want to make comments or suggestions about Guild activities - please contact the Secretary, Don Gomery.
Chairman's Blog
Read Joe Watson’s view of the world from the Press & Journal farming editor’s desk by clicking this link and raise issues with him about the Guild and communications within agriculture and horticulture in general.
Guild of Agricultural Journalists
The Guild of Agricultural Journalists represents more than 500 journalists and media specialists working in the agricultural industry.
Members range from agricultural and environmental correspondents to specialists writing for industry magazines, plus the PR and marketing managers of companies and organisations supporting British agriculture.
New members
The Guild is delighted to welcome two new members to its ranks – Farmers Guardian's London-based reporter and Ecosyl's marketing and communications manager.
Supply chain consultancy
After six years as editor of Farm Business magazine, Cedric Porter is leaving to set up a supply chain consultancy, which should interest retailers, food processors and investors who require information on agricultural supply or who are seeking to build better relationships with farmers and suppliers.
Direct Debit for Guild subscriptions
To find out more about the switch to subscription payments by Direct Debit, click here.
WHAT'S ON
Wednesday, June 4 Midlands group meeting to BBC The Mailbox, Birmingham. A popular biennial visit to meet the rural affairs team producing Farming Today and other rural programmes. More details on Events page.
Thursday, July 3 Royal Show Conference: Food Security, Water & Global Commodity Demands – supported by Farm Business and sponsored by McDonald’s Restaurants in conjunction with the Guild of Agricultural Journalists. Details here.
Thursday, July 3 Guild Awards Evening & Barbecue, Royal Show, NAC, Stoneleigh. Details: Don Gomery 01892 610628.
Professional Indemnity insurance – a tailored policy negotiated with Blyth Valley, for Guild members who specialise in PR.
Healthcare cash plan – a means of paying regularly for dental, optical and other healthcare consultations and treatment instead of in a lump sum.
Visit the Members page for details.
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