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**News from MaryJanesFarm:  MaryJane Needs Your Help  |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16301 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16301 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 12:44:39 PM
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It’s time for the farmgirl posse to ride again! Or in my case, write again. I’ve signed a contract to begin delivering weekly columns to newspapers across the country, and that’s where you come in. I’d love your help. Here’s how. Get in touch with your local newspaper (letter, phone call, visit) and nudge them into carrying my column, “MaryJane’s Everyday Organic.” Let them know you’re on board and why—that you’re someone who cares, who dares, and most importantly, who loves to share what MaryJane represents for you; that you want to see more of what MaryJane has put voice to; that her simple solutions for buying less, eating better, and getting more out of life are something you’d like to see them carry. That’s it. It’s as simple as that!
Good luck and let me know WHO you contacted and WHEN by dropping me a line at column@maryjanesfarm.org
Here’s the little bit of info you’ll need:
“MaryJane’s Everyday Organic” weekly column is distributed by United Feature Syndicate, the same people who bring you features like Miss Manners, Sense & Sensitivity, Animal Doctor, Peanuts, and Dilbert). Newspapers can email lwilson@unitedmedia.com to find out more.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 1:04:18 PM
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Mary Jane-
I really hope lots of papers pick this up.
I contacted a friend that is on staff at the paper in our closest city, Lake Charles. I sure hope they take a look at it!!
Thanks for a great bunch of resources and encouragement. I am currently devouring 2 magazines and can't tell you how anxious I am to get started on the new projects in them!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 1:10:09 PM
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I'll do my best, Mary Jane--sure hope the conservative and oh-so-behind the times, Cincinnati Enquirer is ready for you!!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 1:23:33 PM
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I contacted the Enumclaw Courier Herald and asked them to pick it up.
Farmgirl #208
What are you doing with your dash? |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 2:03:10 PM
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I will get in touch with the Tallahassee Democrat. They do have Miss Manners. It is not very progressive, however, We often call it The Mullet Wrapper. For those of you who do not know what a mullet is, it is a fish, not a haircut!!!! :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 2:58:21 PM
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A little nudge will be sent to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution by me. Of course, that would mean I have to actually read it now. ;) Miss Wilma has a great idea- sending along copies of what you do would be the perfect introduction!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
www.madrekarin.blogspot.com
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 3:15:49 PM
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WOOO HOO! I can't wait to read a WEEKLY column! This is going to be amazing! MaryJane, you are amazing!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 3:37:08 PM
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Oh how neat...a weekly column!! I will make some calls too..mine won't be close by since we don't have a close by paper...but hey..I will do my part!! Awesome!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
950 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 4:16:48 PM
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Does anyone have a suggestion of who in the paper might be the best to contact about this? The lifestyle editor, the publisher, etc.? I live in a pretty big city and there are several different people listed on the contact page and I'd like to mail/email the people who'd be most likely to have a say in this.
http://ruby--slippers.blogspot.com/
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 5:27:08 PM
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Elizabeth- At the Billings Gazette I talked to the Managing Editor because the Editor in Chief was busy. If you are unsure, whoever answers the phone should direct you to the proper desk if you explain the situation. I wasn't sure who to talk to either! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 6:30:59 PM
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I've got a few buddies that are at a few newspapers throughout KY and outside of KY that I'll be glad to pass the word along to.
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 7:15:56 PM
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Thank you Karen, my point is this it is a wonderful magazine and book , Our paper usually runs some sort of Green article often, Now I wont give them my mag and book but I will loan them to them, We have a lot of people into organic farming in our little countY. Another idea for the farmers coops would they be interested in selling subscriptions, And maybe some farm girls would like a little extra change and could sell subscriptions, I n other words sell the mag collect the pay. You never know if something will work unless you try
Farm Girl #96
http://www.picturetrail.com/misswilmasplace
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
1132 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 8:45:42 PM
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Mary Jane,
I just contact a couple of my buddies and have sent you the email plus some info on Farmer's Pride & Farmworld newspapers. I'll be on the lookout for some more. :)
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
http://www.craftyclipart.com |
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Buffalomary
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Mary
Caldwell
ID
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 9:00:44 PM
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Wow this is great! I'll be across the street from the Idaho Press-Tribune in Nampa tomorrow, I'll stop in and see what I can do and let you know.
You can take the farmer's daughter off the farm but you can't take the farm out of the farmer's daughter!! |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 05:32:11 AM
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I was going to contact the Arkansas Democrat but I see Julie is already 'on it"....you go girl! But if there is anything I can do to further this along just let me know! We have a teensy tiny paper here in Horseshoe but they don't even pay their writers...they're all volunteer so that's a no go.
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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aimeeravae
True Blue Farmgirl
341 Posts
Aimee
Deer River
MN
USA
341 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 07:35:26 AM
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I called the local paper and they said they can't order any new because of their budget must be approved at the fiscal year. But, she wants me to bring a magazine down so she can take a look.
So, I am hopeful for the beginning of the year. I will contact the Sioux Falls paper and see if they will and maybe I will have to change my subscription.
Aimee
http://laplantewardklopf.blogspot.com/ Motto To Live By
"Life should NOT be a jouney to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!" |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16301 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
16301 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 08:06:53 AM
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You are all so wonderful! Every little nudge helps. Do we have any farmgirls in these areas?:
Seattle Times, Everett Herald, Skagit Valley Herald in Mt Vernon, WA, Bellingham (WA) Herald and The Olympian in Olympia, WA
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Mommyswanson
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Laura
Waukegan
IL
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 08:09:01 AM
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I contacted the Lake County/Waukegan News-Sun just now & gave them the link to your site so they could "get to know you." It is our local paper, I grew up reading it & my brother was once a paperboy for them. I sure hope they take my suggestion!! I would love to see MaryJane's column run!!!
Laura
"That which does not kill us makes us strong!" "I cast all my cares upon you Lord." |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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keeperofthehome
True Blue Farmgirl
154 Posts
Suzanne
Atlanta
Georgia
USA
154 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 10:05:22 AM
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I will notify our local paper, the Roswell Neighbor, and also another shoutout to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution shouldn't hurt.
I hope it works out!
Blessings!
~Farrah
www.homesteadblogger.com/keeperofthehome/
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 1:18:57 PM
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WOW! Way to go farmgirls! Alee I love your idea of grabbing
farmgirls" on our way :)
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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