Feb 19 2015

RFD-TV Announces Special FFA Member Offer for The American

Did someone say rodeo?! All FFA members are invited to be part of a special announcement during RFD-TV’s The American – the world’s richest one-day rodeo – at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Here’s the scoop: Continue reading →

Oct 30 2014

RFD-TV Provides New Opportunities to Engage FFA Members

By Michael Lotspeich

LOUISVILLE – This year, RFD-TV is providing unprecedented live coverage of the 87^th National FFA Convention & Expo. “We’ve been involved [with the convention] for 25 years and have broadcast the event for the last 14 years,” said RFD-TV President Patrick Gottsch.

These 30 full hours of live, gavel-to-gavel coverage follow a significant milestone in the National FFA Organization. Continue reading →

Oct 24 2014

Join RFD-TV Live at the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo

The benefits of the recently-announced long-term agreement between FFA and RFD-TV are already showing as the network brings unprecedented live coverage of the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo.

Not only will 30 hours of live, gavel-to-gavel coverage be shown on RFD-TV (and simulcast via FamilyNet, SiriusXM RURAL RADIO Channel 80 and FFA.org/broadcast), but the network has grown its footprint at the convention. For the first time ever, FFA members in Louisville will be able to join the fun of a festive live television broadcast just outside Freedom Hall. Continue reading →

Oct 15 2014

RFD-TV helps tell FFA story in new $5 million, five-year sponsorship

Telling the FFA story to a larger audience just got a little easier thanks to a new agreement between RFD-TV, the National FFA Organization and the National FFA Foundation.

RFD-TV has committed to a five-year sponsorship with FFA that provides cash and in-kind support valued at $5 million over five years. The agreement puts RFD-TV at the highest level of corporate support within the National FFA Foundation.

It’s just one of many ways the company has supported FFA during their 25-year relationship, providing opportunities to members and helping grow FFA and agricultural education. Continue reading →

Oct 31 2013

Rural Radio Presents FFA Today to SiriusXM Listeners Nationwide

RFD-TV founder Patrick Gottsch (right) and National FFA Organization’s Bill Stagg stand on stage during Wednesday night’s FFA concert.

By Lauren Schwab, National FFA Convention & Expo Newsroom Intern

Rural Radio is the first 24/7 international radio channel devoted to serving rural interests. Patrick Gottsch, founder and president of RFD TV, announced Wednesday at the 86th National FFA Convention & Expo that Rural Radio will soon be launching a new show, FFA Today.

“The folks have been terrific launching Rural Radio since July of this year. We’re finding about 25 percent of all FFA members listen to SiriusXM and we want to come back to convention next year with over 50 percent,” Gottsch said. Continue reading →

Aug 30 2013

FFA Chapter Tribute: Galva FFA

Each week, hosts Orion Samuelson & Max Armstrong bring This Week in Agribusiness to RFD-TV, 80 local TV stations, RuralTV and FamilyNet. The show covers all things agriculture with news, forecasts and more. Each episode also spotlights a local FFA chapter, shown here. Visit This Week in Agribusiness for more.