Kate Ziehm
Greenwich,NY
Summary
Agricultural media and association management executive with 15+ years of experience building digital publications, developing revenue strategies, and leading communications and management for agricultural organizations. Founder and president of Morning Ag Clips. Expanded the company from one daily newsletter to 30 daily and two weekly editions. Combines organizational and editorial leadership, advertising sales, financial management, grant administration, and deep relationships across the agricultural industry.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & President
Morning Ag Enterprises
Greenwich, NY
2013 - Current
Digital Agricultural News Media
Morning Ag Clips, LLC
Greenwich, NY
09.2013 - Current
- Founded and scaled a digital agricultural news company from one daily newsletter to 30 daily and two weekly editions.
- Direct editorial, audience development, advertising sales, financial planning, and digital-product strategy across multiple agricultural publications
- Lead a four-person editorail team and refine content strategy to strengthen newsletter engagement, click-through performance, and organic website traffic
- Build relationships with agricultural businesses, associations, and industry professionals to expand advertising revenue and market reach
- Guide website and email-newsletter development, creative direction, operating processes, forecasting, and profitability initiatives
Association Management & Communications
Morning Ag Communications
Greenwich, NY
09.2019 - Current
- Built and led a six-person team providing communications, administrative, and strategic support to agricultural associations
- Directed monthly print and digital newsletters, website updates, advertising, member communications, and client creative services
- Standardized proposals, contracts, production workflows, and operating procedures to improve consistency, clarity, and timely deliverables
- Oversee association budgets and develop monetization strategies that generate revenue through client publications
- Direct state and federal grant development, administration, compliance, and reporting, and advise client boards on strategy and operations
Sales Manager
Atticus, Inc.
Greenwich, NY
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Developed targeted sales strategies that increased advertising sales across agricultural digital and print publications
- Created media kits and sales materials, represented publications at trade shows, and coordinated content and deadlines with a three-person team
- Wrote articles, press releases, and recurring content and led educational marketing seminars for agricultural producers
Financial Advisor
Mass Mutual
Albany, NY
12.1999 - 06.2002
- Advised clients on investment strategies, financial planning, and insurance solutions aligned with individual goals
- Developed and implemented a marketing plan that increased assets under management while delivering ongoing client service and account reviews
- Earned Series 6 and 63 securities licenses and Life, Disability, Health, Property and Casualty insurance licenses
Sales Manager
Echo Farm Pudding
Hinsdale, NH
06.1999 - 12.1999
- Helped launch a dairy product, built consumer awareness, and established relationships with Northeast grocery chains and retail associations
- Supported business planning, budgeting, branding, distribution scheduling, market research, and dairy -industry tradeshow outreach
Sales Territory Manager & Dairy Nutritionist
Cargill
, NY
09.1997 - 06.1999
- Developed and executed sales strategies that increased feed tonnage within the assigned New York territory
- Formulated dairy rations and advised producers on herd health, milk production, feed value, and farm-management practices
- Used consultative selling and coordination with industry professionals to identify client needs and deliver tailored solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science And Agricultural Business
Cornell University
Ithaca05-1997
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Business Development
- Agricultural Communications
- Association Management
- Advertising Sales
- Editorial Leadership
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Grant Administration
- Partnerships
- Team Development
Accomplishments
- Cap Creal Journalism Award, NY State Ag Society, 2017 & 2026
- Richard M. Kossoff Business Plan Award, Cornell University, 1997
- Ambassador to the Cornell College of Ag & Life Sciences, 1997
Affiliations
- Washington County Soil & Water Board of Directors, Treasurer, 2012-present
- Agri-Business Child Development Board of Directors, Vice President, 2023-present
- Cornell University Dairy Science Club, President, 1996-1997
- Cornell University Dairy Judging Team, 1995
Timeline
Association Management & Communications
Morning Ag Communications
09.2019 - Current
Digital Agricultural News Media
Morning Ag Clips, LLC
09.2013 - Current
Sales Manager
Atticus, Inc.
09.2011 - 09.2013
Financial Advisor
Mass Mutual
12.1999 - 06.2002
Sales Manager
Echo Farm Pudding
06.1999 - 12.1999
Sales Territory Manager & Dairy Nutritionist
Cargill
09.1997 - 06.1999
Founder & President
Morning Ag Enterprises
2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science And Agricultural Business
Cornell University