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Congratulations to the 2025 CFWF Award Winners
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WORKING TOGETHER IN THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY

The Alberta Farm Writers' Association connects the common interests of agricultural communicators, including reporters, writers, editors and broadcasters, as well as those in industry, government and academia who are involved in agricultural communications.

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ABOUT
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AFWA LEGACY PROJECT

The Alberta Farm Writers' Association (AFWA) officially announced the AFWA Legacy Project Friday, April 1, 2022. The goal of the AFWA Legacy Project is to raise awareness and educate secondary and post-secondary students about careers in agricultural journalism and communications, as well as the importance of communications in all facets of the agri-food industry.

LATEST NEWS

IFAJ Press Tour in Brazil – March 15–20, 2026
Apply for a Seat Now

Apply for a seat at the IFAJ Executive Meeting and Press Tour in Brazil, March 15–20, 2026, organized by Agrojor Brazil. The week includes visits to soybean, cattle, orange, sugarcane, coffee, poultry, flower, and biologicals production, plus expert briefings and cultural highlights around São Paulo.
Apply by 9 January 2026.

BENEFITS

ALBERTA FARM WRITERS' ASSOCIATION OFFERS:

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NETWORKING FOR MEMBERS

Your membership with AFWA gives you access to the Canadian Farm Writers Federation, a group of more than 300 journalists and communicators.

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AWARDS PROGRAM

AFWA members can participate in and submit their work to the CFWF awards program each year.

Agriculture
A GROWING DEMAND

By 2030, the world will need to feed nine billion people, and these consumers increasingly want to know the story behind their food. Naturally, the demand for skilled agricultural journalists and communicators continues to grow.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Each year, we offer webinars, conferences and global opportunities to hone your skills as an agricultural journalist and communicator. We stay up to date with the latest trends such as social media, video reporting and more.

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CONTACT

CONTACT

General Inquiries

For any inquiries, please contact:

​ABfarmwriters@gmail.com

Join Us

Join a like-minded group of agricultural writers and communicators! Become a member or renew your membership online.

We acknowledge that in Alberta we are on traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries. We respect their histories, languages, and cultures as their presence continues to enrich our communities.

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