Airing on the Side of Agriculture

Andy Schwab (Northern Ag Network, Billings, Montana) grew up in Powell, Wyoming, on a small farm that produced racehorses. He learned to ride horses, hunt, fish, and take pack trips to the backcountry at a very young age and has yet to lose the passion.

Michelle Stangler joined Midwest Farm Report (Madison, Wisconsin) through the 2021 NAFB Internship Grant Program.

​Aaron Zimmerman recently joined the Midwest Farm Report (Madison, Wisconsin) radio network team as a farm broadcaster. Zimmerman is a native of central Wisconsin, growing up in rural Spencer.

From a high school weekend DJ job to vice president of news for Hoosier Ag Today (HAT; Zanesville, Indiana) and Michigan Ag Today, Eric Pfeiffer’s path to farm radio was a winding and unexpected one.

Born and raised in the agriculture-rich community of Tulare, California, Danielle Leal (AgNet West) learned to appreciate the industry early in life.

Veteran Iowa Farm Broadcaster Von Ketelsen was presented the Honorary Iowa FFA Degree at the 2021 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Des Moines.

“All is well here. Still ranching with my brother. Our registered Gelbvieh cattle operation has evolved into a multi-family, multi-generation, two location operation.”

Gary Truitt announced Hoosier Ag Today has partnered with these agencies to produce public service announcements (PSAs) urging motorists to be aware of farm equipment on the road. 

Greg Peterson (Rochester, Minnesota) is excited and honored to be a new NAFB member. 

Brian Allmer never suspected the impact and impression Pete Smythe would make in his career.