One of the great dairy loving farm broadcasters has just passed away. He’s Ed Slusarczyk and here’s part of what it says about him on the National Association of Farm Broadcasting website, “Ed Slusarczyk, founder of Ag Radio Network, was a commercial farm broadcaster more than 68 years. He grew up on a dairy farm near Prospect, NY loving radio, pretending he was a radio announcer when he was only four. In 1938 Ed began reporting news of the Oneida and Lewis County FFA chapters on WIBX, Utica, NY. The Slusarczyk family formed Ag Radio Network in 1976, starting with 11 stations. Ed reached his goal of “providing a voice for farmers in the Northeast” in 2002 when 144 stations were affiliated with Ag Radio Network, covering the Northeast from Maryland to Maine.”

Ed, you and your family will be in our prayers. I travelled with Ed on one foreign trip and spent time with him at many farm meetings around the country. He was a passionate supporter of all farmers, including anyone involved in the dairy industry.

You can find full information about Ed and funeral arrangements on the NAFB website.