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| MaryJane |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 12:44:39 PM
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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| Carol Sue |
Posted - Aug 11 2008 : 12:02:42 AM
Hey Grace, thanks I was wondering who to talk too.....
on its way tomorrow....
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
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| katmom |
Posted - Aug 10 2008 : 9:58:18 PM
ok, I went straight to the top & sent a letter to Steve Smith, Editor of the Spokesman Review newspaper here in Spokane, WA.... all you Spokane farmgals, send your letters, let's inundate Mr Smith so he will pick up MaryJanes column.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
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| Buffalomary |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 11:09:02 PM
Hi MaryJane,
I dropped off a letter at the Press Tribune requesting they pick up the column, but I haven't heard back from anyone yet. The lady I talked to said she was giving the letter to the "news desk". I didn't get any names, she said everyone was "out" when I stopped by.
Has anyone contacted The Idaho Statesman yet?
Buffalomary
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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| KatyDo |
Posted - Jul 31 2008 : 9:45:54 PM
MJ,
I will contact someone at the Ogden Standard Examiner tomorrow, how can they possibly turn down a column written by a once local gal?
KatyDo
Follow Your Bliss |
| Ronna |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 10:30:42 PM
I can contact the Reno Gazette Journal. I have an extra copy of the spring/summer issue (my sub copy of the new one has not arrived yet) and can make an appt to show them the books, magazines, etc.
Ronna |
| Aunt Clemys Farm Girl |
Posted - Jul 30 2008 : 11:20:48 AM
“MaryJane’s Everyday Organic" is a wonderful idea.
I'll contact a couple of newspapers in my home state of Kansas (Topeka Capital Journal, Hutchinson News, Kansas City Star and Wichita Herald) and new home of Massachusetts (Boston Globe, Worcester Telegram and publications in the Blackstone Valley area.)
The information will be sent to a friend in New Hampshire who may be able to pass the word, too.
Aunt Clemy's Farm Girl
Kansas to Massachusetts |
| herb19355 |
Posted - Jul 28 2008 : 10:58:09 AM
Requested that the Athens Banner Herald in Athens, GA carry to column... now I have got my fingers crossed. (If another paper has it on-line, I would love to hear about it.) |
| queenofdreamsz4u |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 11:41:06 PM
I may have missed it but I don't see Alabama, Mississippi or Tennessee mentioned for newspaper contacts??
Tennessee:
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
The smokey mountain group of mountain towns.
Alabama:
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Mississippi:
Gulf Coast towns (Ocean Springs, Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian and Waveland)
Hattiesburg
Jackson
Desoto County paper
The heart of the south has alot of farmgirls in it, ya know?
Stephanie
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| lacisne88 |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 12:54:32 PM
This sounds great! I'll let you know when I try my local papers. Have a wonderful day!
Chelsey |
| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 8:39:30 PM
I sent an online request to the editor at the Mansfield News Journal in Mansfield, Ohio. Hope they'll take me up on my request!
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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| downbranchroad |
Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 04:16:29 AM
MaryJane, I sent an email to the Wayne County KY OUTLOOK. I think the folks here in Southern KY would really enjoy your articles. I begged!
Their email news@wcoutlook.com
Monticello KY
Appalachian Girl
Jem
*If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
My new blog!
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 4:15:17 PM
I am always impressed by how much we Farmgirls can get done! And I cannot wait to read MaryJane's column in ALL the papers!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
"Despite the gardener's best intentions, Nature will improvise. ~Michael P. Garafalo
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 11:45:14 PM
I emailed The Columbian in Vancouver. I'll try The Oregonian in Portland too.
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| JenniferJuniper |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 3:01:09 PM
I emailed the editors at the Nashua Telegraph and the Manchester Union Leader here in NH.
Farmgirl Sister #204 |
| Caron |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 1:36:23 PM
I submitted it today to the Orange Leader in Orange, Texas.
Caron
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow"
Farmgirl Sister #254
Heart of Texas Farmgirl Chapter |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 1:35:29 PM
How about these areas or newspapers?
Spokane, WA
Lewiston/Moscow, ID
Boise, ID
Portland, OR
Salt Lake City, UT
Ogden, UT
Eugene, OR
Vancouver, WA
Salem, OR
Reno, NV
Sacramento, CA
Missoula, MT
Dover, NH, Foster's Daily Democrat
Portland, ME, Press-Herald
Bangor, ME, Bangor Daily News
Winston-Salem, NC Journal
Rock Hill, SC Herald
Pittsburgh, PA Post-Gazette
Erie, PA Times-News
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Star
Syracuse, NY Post-Standard
Reading, PA Eagle
Lancaster, PA New Era
Allentown, PA Morning Call
Baltimore, MD Sun
Richmond, VA Times-Dispatch
Fayetteville, NC Observer
Valdosta, GA Times
Gainesville, FL Sun
Raleigh, NC News and Observer
Lynchburg, VA News and Advance
Roanoke, VA Times
Charleston, WV Daily Mail
Columbus, OH Dispatch
Detroit, MI News
Cleveland, OH Plain Dealer
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 1:18:57 PM
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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| Annika |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 10:07:17 AM
LOL! that would be awesome! Go Girl! MaryJane you are the very best! Cannot wait to read your lovely ideas and thoughts.
Annika
Farmgirl sister #13
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| keeperofthehome |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 10:05:22 AM
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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| Alee |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 09:59:37 AM
Hey! We might be starting to get a lot of female news editors to be farmgirls!! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| Mommyswanson |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 08:09:01 AM
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." |
| MaryJane |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 08:06:53 AM
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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| aimeeravae |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 07:35:26 AM
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
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"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!" |
| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Jul 23 2008 : 05:32:11 AM
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!"
Farmgirl Sister #226 |
| Buffalomary |
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 9:00:44 PM
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!! |
