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At the Royal, a photo essay

  Going to the Royal was a fun event. The sounds and smells, and the animals and  people, and the flow and rhythm, and the colours and impressions, it was all almost overwhelming and seducing to a stranger like me. I could almost not get enough … Continue reading

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Agricultural articulation, an art for A and a

 ”At the Royal” by Kent Hakull —————– ——– Interested in agricultural communication? Whether freelance, sales communication agency writing, journalism or independent magazine publishing – Andrew Douglas has done it all. Canadian Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (CanACT) managed to get him … Continue reading

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Bridging the gap, high priority

I communicate with students and professionals with a heart and soul close to farming every day. Some of them apply rational business logic when discussing agriculture, while others place a strong emphasis on passion and pride. Big or small, business … Continue reading

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Agriculture Around the World: Where Does Canada Stand?

When approaching new people and locations, it is often advised to steer away from politics and religion and other ‘controversial’ topics. This is particularly true if you are the type who enjoys sharing your view more than listening to others’ … Continue reading

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Agricultural communication: streeters

We are past the half-way point of this semester, and we are to make a ‘streeter’ video interview. What is a ‘streeter’ and why do we need to know how to make one? This week videographers Michael Chapman and Chris Szabo … Continue reading

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