News Releases

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (October 3, 2024) – The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation recently awarded 2024 college scholarships, totaling $77,500, to 10 students studying agricultural communications. The students will attend and be recognized for their achievements at a special NAFB Foundation Celebration Luncheon on Nov. 13, 2024, during the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (August 15, 2024) – The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) announces the addition of broadcast veteran Chad Smith as NAFB News Service editor. Smith joins NAFB after serving as a contract editor and reporter for the News Service for more than 10 years.

Smith succeeds long-time editor Micheal Clements, who has been promoted to chief operating office at NAFB.

PLATTE CITY, Mo. (May 21, 2024) – The NAFB board of directors has approved the hiring of Gardner Hatch as the next executive director of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB).