RFD-TV colleagues and industry friends celebrate Patrick Gottsch’s legacy

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Today, the ag community is mourning the loss of Rural Media Group Founder, Patrick Gottsch.

As we continue to reflect on his life and strides for rural America, some colleagues and industry friends are sharing stories and celebrating his legacy.


Tammi Arender


John Jenkinson


Shaun Haney, RealAg Radio


Scott Stump, National FFA


Marlin Bohling


Mark Oppold


Randy Bernard, Close Friend & Family Spokesperson


Sid Miller, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture


Rob and Emily Sharkey, SharkFarmer TV


Country Music Artist, Annie Bosko


Mary Snapp, Microsoft Vice President, Strategic Initiatives


Senator Jerry Moran (R) Kansas


The Malpass Brothers


Dolly Parton


Pam Minnick


Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith


Farm Broadcaster, Max Armstrong

Senator Roger Marshall (R) Kansas

Award-winning musician and member of the Native American group Brulé, Paul LaRoche

Larry the Cable Guy

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The Rural Communications Act 2018 is now being considered by both Houses of Congress. This act will mandate that one percent every cable company’s channel capacity be reserved for rural programming, to be carried in their most basic, lowest-priced tier. Please act now, to help ensure that we will always have rural content available on television in our homes.