Farm Journal Earns Top Honors at Agricultural Media Summit

August 1, 2025

Farm Journal Earns Top Honors at Agricultural Media Summit

Farm Journal’s award-winning journalists were recognized at the 2025 Agricultural Media Summit (AMS) in Rogers, Ark., winning multiple awards and sharing expertise as featured speakers at the premier national gathering for agricultural communicators.

Kansas City, MO., (July 31, 2025) – Farm Journal’s award-winning journalists were recognized at the 2025 Agricultural Media Summit (AMS) in Rogers, Ark., winning multiple awards and sharing expertise as featured speakers at the premier national gathering for agricultural communicators.

Farm Journal’s PORK earned top honors in the 2025 Livestock Publications Council (LPC) critique contest and the Ag Communicators Network (ACN) contest. Jennifer Shike, brand leader of Farm Journal’s PORK, was recognized with individual leadership honors, including president of the Livestock Publications Council, LPC Writer of the Year and ACN Writer of Merit award.

Farm Journal’s influence on agricultural content was felt throughout AMS programming. Katie Humphreys, executive editor at Farm Journal, shared her expertise as a panelist on Money, Ads & Content, exploring how editors and marketers can collaborate to create better experiences for readers. Farm Journal’s content team also connected with peers and partners to discuss storytelling innovation, audience engagement and data-driven insights, reflecting the company’s commitment to advancing agricultural communication.

“Our presence at AMS demonstrates the depth of talent on the Farm Journal content team,” said Chris Seper, executive vice president, audience, at Farm Journal. “These awards and leadership roles within the industry highlight our commitment to impactful storytelling, innovation and supporting the producers we serve.”

2025 LPC Contest Honors

First Place – Marketing Article, Jennifer Shike Snout-to-Tail Strategy Sells More Pork
First Place – Feature/Human Interest Story, Jennifer ShikeAnswer the Door Before You Shut It: Showpigs are Changing Lives in Louisiana
First Place – Regular Column (On My Mind), Jennifer Shike Don’t Say the S-Word, The Empathy Gap, The Best is Ahead
First Place – Miscellaneous Writing, Jennifer Shike You Can Go Now
First Place – Podcast, Jennifer Shike and Zach Zingula “The PORK Podcast” – Episode 1: The Future of the Pork Industry Needs You
Second Place – Cover Design, Lori Hays September 2024 issue of Farm Journal’s PORK
Second Place – In-Depth Reporting, Jennifer Shike It’s Time to Talk About Depopulation
Honorable Mention – Story Package, Jennifer Shike Barn Hero Summer Doty: Prioritizing Pig Care

2025 ACN Contest Honors

First Place – Editorial Opinion, Jennifer Shike No, He’s Not a Buffalo: Why We Can’t Avoid Their Questions Anymore
Third Place – Multimedia Story, Jennifer Shike Lance Dunbar: A Hero by Night and Day
Third Place – Farm Feature, Jennifer Shike Passing on the Farm: Lessons from the Huber’s Succession Journey

About Farm Journal

Farm Journal is the nation’s leading business information and media company serving the agricultural market. The company serves the row crop, livestock, produce and retail sectors through branded websites, eNewsletters and phone apps; business magazines; live events including conferences and tradeshows; nationally broadcast television and radio programs; and an array of data-driven, paid information products. Farm Journal owns the online equipment marketplace, Machinery Pete LLC. Trust In Food is a Farm Journal initiative dedicated to accelerating the adoption of conservation practices and regenerative agriculture in ways that work for producers and enhance connection to consumers. In 2010, the company established the non-profit, public charity, Farm Journal Foundation, dedicated to sustaining agriculture’s ability to meet the vital needs of a growing population through education and empowerment.

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Our presence at AMS demonstrates the depth of talent on the Farm Journal content team.

— Chris Seper, Executive Vice President, audience, Farm Journal

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