Farm World Kentucky Correspondent Tim Thornberry was named the print journalist winner of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) 2010 Communications Awards. He was recognized during the Dec. 2 general session of KFB’s annual meeting in Louisville last week.
The award, which consists of a plaque and $300 cash prize, has been presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau annually since 1960. Media outlets, county Farm Bureaus and other agriculture-related agencies nominate candidates whose outstanding print journalism work has created a better understanding of Kentucky’s agriculture industry during the last year.
I have known Tim for nearly 11 years, and I am pleased others recognize his work and dedication for Kentucky agriculture.
With its rolling hills and Bluegrass vistas, Kentucky agriculture is picturesque, and it provides the perfect source for Tim’s delightful photography skills. In the past 10 years, Farm World has published nearly 700 of Tim’s stories and more than 1,400 of his photos – including the winter scene on the front-page of this week’s paper.
Many times our readers have enjoyed his unique way to tell a weather story with his camera lens, or to help us see something new in a field of grazing horses. But his photography skills are only half of the package.
Tim is among the top writers in Farm World history. Only Celeste Baumgartner of Ohio and Tim Alexander of Illinois have had more stories published in our paper. Tim Thornberry covers the key stories from Kentucky each week; and in fact, has had at least one story published in the paper every week for nearly six years.
The Fayette County Farm Bureau nominated Tim for the “commendable work he produces on behalf of Kentucky agriculture. Writing for publications that circulate both within and beyond the state’s borders, Thornberry has worked in agriculture communications for 15 years.”
Tim launched his career as a freelance photographer after graduating from Anderson County High School, then added reporting to his resume after completing coursework at Lexington Community College. In 1992 he began reporting for Landmark Community Newspapers in Kentucky and Florida, as well as writing for the State Journal in Frankfort.
Agriculture became Thornberry’s main focus beginning in 1995 when he became the Kentucky correspondent for Farm World newspaper.
In addition to his work within agriculture, Thornberry also serves as a communications consultant for the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet and is a member of the Kentucky Assoc. of Government Communicators (KAGC). Thornberry has been honored by the Kentucky Press Assoc. and KAGC for his writing, photography and video production.
Tim and his wife, Kelly, live in Frankfort, Ky. They have two children, Tim, Jr. and Austin.
Congratulations Tim, the honor has been earned well.
Indiana-Illinois farm show Within this week’s paper is a 24-page supplement dedicated to the Indiana-Illinois Farm and Outdoor Power Equipment Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind. later this month.
This farm show is among our favorite’s to attend. Please look for the Farm World staff working booth 145 next week.
As we have advertised in many places, we will give away an antique John Deere tractor to one lucky subscriber to help celebrate our 55th anniversary. The farm show in Indianapolis is a good place to renew your subscription.
Among the features at this show is the speaker series led by Farm World columnist Gary Truitt. This is always popular, and this year’s lineup will not disappoint.
On Tuesday, Truitt will host a panel of farmers who will share tips on the new technology they are using on their farm. These farmers include Joe Caffee of Adams County, Ind., pork producer Keith Berry and John Hussey of Windfall, Ind. Hussey replaces Vigo County, Ind. farmer Brad Burbrink who is unable to attend.
New feature Farm World invites its readers to take a look back at agriculture’s past in a new feature called Recalling Our Roots.
This feature, which appears on pages 20B and 21B in this week’s paper, takes a look back through the pages of our paper from 55, 40, 25 and 10 years ago.
Notice what has changed, and what hasn’t. |
