NAFB changes its name, presents awards.

At its annual convention in Kansas City, MO, last fall, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), changed its name to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Members approved the change to formally recognize the inclusion of agribusiness companies, agencies, station and network sales, and general management, in NAFB member Councils and the group's Board of Directors. The organization had been known by its previous name since 1964, after originating 20 years earlier as the National Association of Radio Farm Directors.

(L photo above) Lynn Ketelsen, (R), farm director with the Linder Farm Network, Owatonna, MN, was named 2005 Farm Broadcaster of the Year. During his more than 30 years as a farm broadcaster, Ketelsen has covered more than 3,000 agricultural events across Minnesota and throughout the U.S. Representing the award's sponsor is Syngenta Crop Protection's Michael Vanausdeln.

Winners of the Horizon Award which recognizes young farm broadcasters with less than five years of membership in NAFB were (L to R) Overall winner: Justin Mills, Northern Ag Network; Regional winners Josh St. Peters, Brownfield, and Janelle Brose, Michigan Farm Radio Network.