Newsletters
“TOFGA Today” Newsletter Information
Our newsletter is written by members and for members. We encourage members to submit articles. The next deadline for article submission is Sept 1, 2010.
For any questions or submissions, contact TOFGA Newsletter staff at newsletter@tofga.org or mail to: PO Box 48, attn: newsletter, Elgin, TX 78621
Publication
“TOFGA Today” is TOFGA’s member newsletter and it is published quarterly. The newsletter is published by Bob Funcannon at Living Natural First Magazine.
Circulation
“TOFGA Today” is included in the welcome packet to all new members who join at the Basic membership level or above. Green level members receive an advanced digital copy of the newsletter. Approximately every three months, members receive the latest newsletter in the mail as long as they are members in good standing. The newsletter is also distributed free of charge at the many events attended or sponsored by TOFGA in Texas including the Renewable Energy Roundup, Renewable Energy Stampede, and our own Texas Conference on Organic Production Systems.
Article Submissions
“TOFGA Today” is written by and for its members. TOFGA members are highly encouraged to write articles for the newsletter. Writing with a focus on best organic farming practices and our local food systems will receive priority for publication. Article length of between 500 and 2000 words is encouraged and we appreciate substantive and lengthy articles. Articles may be edited. Please include phone numbers of contact persons mentioned in articles, as well as the name and phone number of person(s) submitting articles. Include the date and day of the week for any upcoming event. Email submissions are preferred.
Submission deadlines
The newsletter is published each season. The deadlines for article submission are the first day of the month as follows:
- Spring – March 1
- Summer – June 1
- Fall – September 1
- Winter – December 1
Photo Submissions
Having high quality photos in “TOFGA Today” is one of our primary goals. To achieve this, we have the following photo submission guidelines.
- Hard copy photographs in color or in black and white should be printed on glossy paper. Photo size should be no smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches.
- Electronic photos in color or in black and white that are submitted via disk or email should be saved at 300 dpi. Size should be no smaller than 4 inches by 6 inches. JPEG is an acceptable format at 300 dpi, but may result in a poorer quality product.
- Photos of people should be close-up, focusing on faces.
- Whiter photos are better than darker photos.
The TOFGA Newsletter staff reserves the right to use, edit, or crop photos. Photos may be used for a specific issue or archived for future use by TOFGA. Not all photos may be published. Photographs cannot be returned. We appreciate your help in making photos an outstanding part of the TOFGA Newsletter.
Advertising in “TOFGA Today”
“TOFGA Today” distribution reaches farmers, ranchers, gardeners, media and consumers of organic products in Texas. Our advertising rates for Business Members are as follows:
- Business Card – $50
- 1/8 Page – $95
- 1/4 Page – $165
- Full Page – $275
The advertising rates for non-Business Members are as follows:
- Business Card – $60
- 1/8 Page – $114
- 1/4 Page – $147
- Full Page – $330
The advertising layout page (pdf) is a graphic display of advertising sizes.
TOFGA also publishes regional and statewide electronic newsletters.
Download Past Newsletters
TOFGA Fall 2009 Newsletter pdf
TOFGA Summer 2009 Newsletter pdf
