Behind the Scenes

Whitney joins Brownfield Ag News as summer intern

Brownfield Ag News is pleased to announce the addition of Colton Whitney as its summer broadcast intern. Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, Whitney will collaborate with the team to produce compelling content for Brownfield’s radio network and multimedia platforms 

“Colton’s passion for agriculture and dedication to sharpening his journalism skills make him an outstanding addition to our team,” says Meghan Grebner, Brownfield Broadcast Supervisor. “His experience and unique perspective pave the way for an enriching summer internship.” 

Whitney will support Brownfield Ag News in delivering timely and relevant agricultural news to audiences across the country.  

“I look forward to working alongside and learning from some of the top farm broadcasters in the country,” says Whitney. “Connecting with those in the agricultural industry and sharing their stories is crucial to me, and I am excited to do so with the Brownfield team.” 

A southwest Missouri native, Whitney grew up on his family’s cow/calf operation and gained a passion for agricultural storytelling at an early age. His involvement with the local FFA chapter and stockyards allowed him to see all aspects of the agricultural industry, helping strengthen his passion for the industry. Whitney is currently attending the University of Missouri – Columbia as a first-generation college student, double majoring in Agricultural Education: Communications & Leadership and Journalism. He is involved with various organizations across campus and is a member of the Tour Team, welcoming prospective students to the university. 

Brownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news radio networks in the country. Nearly 600 affiliate radio stations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Kansas and the Delta region carry agricultural programming created by Brownfield’s award-winning team of a dozen full-time farm broadcasters.