Behind the Scenes

Congratulations Brian!

Missouri’s Governor Jay Nixon and Director of Ag Dr. Jon Hagler honored several individuals for outstanding accomplishments during the recent Governor’s Conference on Agriculture.  We are proud as can be that our good friend Brian Sowers, with Brownfield Ag News radio station affiliate KMMO, Marshall, was recognized as the Farm Broadcaster of the Year in front of hundreds of Missouri producers and agribusiness leaders during the 43rd Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture.

 

From the news release:

Missouri’s 2011 Farm Broadcaster of the Year, Brian Sowers of KMMO radio in Marshall, was recognized for his outstanding coverage of agricultural issues, as well as for his community involvement and engagement within Missouri’s agriculture industry. In addition to his outstanding reporting on issues affecting the agriculture community, from flooding and drought to the Missouri State Fair to state and federal programs, in his listening area, Sowers supports and mentors youth in agriculture and young professionals pursuing careers in agricultural journalism. He has also shown great dedication to growing the annual KMMO Ag Day event highlighting Missouri agriculture.