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Nov. 16, 2015 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) reports: Congratulations to the award winners recognized during the Awards Luncheon help. Thank you to everyone who nominated or submitted applications. Today we recognized the following members. >b>Farm Broadcaster of the Year--Gary Truitt, Hoosier Ag Today Gary Truitt, Farm Broadcaster with Hoosier Ag Today, Zionsville, Ind., has been delivering agricultural news since 1981 and founded Hoosier Ag Today in 2006. During his career, he has established himself and the network as the voice of Indiana agriculture. Delivering farm news and markets on more than 55 stations, Gary covers all aspects of agriculture, from commodity markets, extension economists, industry association leaders, policy experts and more. During his 30-plus years behind the mic, he has had the opportunity to broadcast live from 17 different countries, providing listeners with ag information from around the global, helping Indiana's farmer understand the global agriculture market. In addition to his position, Gary is active in the Indiana 4-H, Indiana Ag Day Committee, and his local church. Gary is an active member of NAFB and has served the association in multiple leadership positions, and is the recipient of many reporting awards during his career. Horizon Award Winner--Jesse Harding, KRVN Rural Radio Network Jesse Harding with KRVN Radio Network, Lexington, Neb., jumped into the agricultural broadcasting industry and has become a leader among her peers. A recent University of Illinois graduate, with a degree in Agriculture Communications and Advertising, she had the opportunity to intern with a member station, WYXY in Champaign, Ill. and found her career path. Prior to joining KRVN, Jesse was with Wisconsin Farm Report, Madison, Wis. Since joining KRVN in January, Jesse has participated in Nebraska Trade Mission with Governor Pete Rickets to Italy, Belgium, and Denmark, where she was the only media attendee, and provided daily stories back to the station, and several other media outlets in the state. Jesse is also involved with broadening the use of social media at KRVN Rural Radio Network, including introducing the Periscope app to KRVN listeners, and her social media followers. She was also a member of the NAFB Leadership Academy and assisted with the Young Professionals Program this year. Marketcast 1st Place: Ken Root 2nd Place: Tony Purcell 3rd Place: Tom Steever Newscast 1st Place: Tom Steever 2nd Place: Tony Purcell 3rd Place: Julie Harker Video Marketcast 1st Place: Tyne Morgan 2nd Place: Marlin Bohling Video Newscast 1st Place: Tyne Morgan 2nd Place: Clinton Griffiths 3rd Place: David Geiger Editors Choice: Todd Gleason Editors Choice for Exceptional Merit: Don Molino Excellence in Ag Reporting: Emery Kleven Awards and Luncheon sponsored by Syngenta. Tweet |
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