WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many stories by IFT Publications reporters in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri were recognized with awards at the 2023 North American Agricultural Journalists annual meeting in Washington, D.C.
As part of the 70th annual meeting, a reception was held at the National Press Club for the winners of the writing competition. This year’s competition included 257 entries from 87 writers in the United States and Canada.
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