ifaj
International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) is a non-political, professional association for agricultural journalists in 29 countries – including Great Britain. It supports and encourages the practice of agricultural journalism in countries embracing freedom of the press. One of IFAJ's mandates is improved contact between agricultural journalists. To that end, the federation publishes IFAJ News, stages an annual congress organised and hosted by a member country association and maintains a list of journalist contacts who may be able to help with stories.
The annual congress is a major event attracting agricultural journalists from all over the world, including a delegation from the Guild of Great Britain. Such events are designed to provide plenty of good copy as well as an enjoyable social programme.
The IFAJ also runs writing and photography competitions – for more details see the Awards section of the Guild website or visit the IFAJ’s own website.
In addition, the IFAJ publishes a quarterly newsletter carrying news and information from agricultural journalists around the world. See the latest edition here where you can also sign-up to receive each issue direct by email.
The Guild of Agricultural Journalists is currently represented at IFAJ management meetings by general secretary Don Gomery.
For full details of IFAJ events and activities, visit the website where there are reports and pictures from past congresses.
Annual International Congress
2009
Saddle Up!
Fort Worth
Texas
Congress: July 31 to August 5
Post-Congress
Website
Between Passion & Pressure
Ostend
Congress: April 17-21
Host: Belgian Association of Agricultural Journalists
2011Canada
Congress: September 14-18
Host: Canadian Farm Writers' Federation
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