About
North American Agricultural Journalists is a professional, international group of agricultural editors and writers with a membership spanning the United States and Canada. Formerly the Newspaper Farm Editors of America, and then the National Association of Agricultural Journalists, it was organized in 1952 to promote the highest ideals of journalism and agricultural coverage. Eligible for membership are journalists in North America who report or edit agricultural news for newspapers, magazines, wires and syndicated services and are independent of agricultural organizations and businesses. Members who retire or resign from their journalism positions may become associate members. Students interested in a career in agricultural writing also are encouraged to ...
Membership
Pay by Credit or Debit Card via PayPal Note: Please check our bylaws to be sure of your eligibility before paying. Select Membership type Active $75.00 USD Associate $75.00 USD University student $15.00 USD Pay by Mail To pay by check, the fee is $75 for active or associate members or $15 for a university student. (Student applicants must have a letter from a professor indicating their status as a student). Mail payment along with your name, publication, mailing address, office phone, cell phone and e-mail address to: NAAJ c/o Kathleen Phillips 6434 Hurta Lane Bryan, Texas 77808
:2013 writing contest winners
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Spring meeting, April 7-9, 2013
Writing Contest Rules
The North American Agricultural Journalists annual writing contest has six categories for professionals and one student category. Categories are News, Spot News, Features, Columns/Analysis, Series and Special Projects. The contest... More...
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The first NAAJ-Sonja Hillgren Memorial Scholarship was given to a journalism student at the University of Missouri in the fall 2010. Created by NAAJ, the scholarship encourages high-caliber students to enter agricultural journalism... More...
Members network throughout the United States, Canada and the world with reporters who cover agriculture and related topics. A writing contest honors the best journalism produced each calendar year. The... More...
Dan Looker Long-time member and former NAAJ president devotes space in his publication to give readers some timely advice about cancer. Read the full story at http://www.agriculture.com/family/health/facing-ccer_335-ar22183 We... More...
