Pitches wanted (farming, Rural America) | $200 to $500 per article
Added 2023-06-22 07:29:19 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: BARN RAISER
Deadline: 5 July 2023
For July, Barn Raiser is looking for stories for a package on the 2023 Farm Bill. Pitches can be sent to editorial@barnraisingmedia.com. Rates are $500 for reported, $200 for opinion (typical length 1000-1200 words). Q+As or book reviews in between. Topics we’re interested in:
- the effects of anaerobic digestion on the climate + how it has been used by industrial agriculture to “greenwash” climate-change efforts
- the ‘food not feed’ movement
- Ethanol and corn subsidies
- SNAP benefits and why they’re packaged into the Farm Bill
We accept pitches on all topics concerning Rural America on a rolling basis, but pitches for this package have a deadline of July 5, 2023
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
- Questions/submissions: editorial@barnraisingmedia.com
- Website: https://barnraisingmedia.com/
TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:
- Learn more about the publication: Barn Raiser publishes independent news, analysis and information to support diverse, civically engaged and dynamically connected rural and small town communities. It aims to champion the free exchange of public dialogue by bringing together underrepresented voices and perspectives on the intractable issues facing communities and policymakers. More information here.
- Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Politics, Native Life, History, Environment, Culture, Religion, Agriculture
- Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.
- Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.
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