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The Golden Plains Ag Network.........

Golden Plains Ag Network

The Golden Plains Ag Network was formed in July of 2007, and went on the air with the first broadcasts August 3^rd of 2007. The network continues to be a cutting edge source of information to fit rural lifestyles, in the most prominent grain and beef producing area. The Golden Plains Ag Network, was the first network to offer a 60 second market update to fit the music intense FM affiliates. It was also the first network to give the use of a brand new combine, header, and grain trailer to one of it’s listeners. Golden Plains Ag Network was also the first network to launch a 2 hour syndicated mid-day farm show that can be heard in 6 states, and the only network that has a partnership with a syndicated morning television show, and the nations largest farm print publication. The most unique aspect of the Golden Plains Ag Network that set’s it apart from every other network, is the fact that it originates it’s programming from the rural part of the farming and ranching areas, instead of being based in a large, non-ag/non-rural metro area. Therefore, capturing and holding the respect of the audience and advertisers, by being in the epicenter of where the actual production is taking place.

John Jenkinson

John Jenkinson was raised on a 4000+ acre irrigated/dryland grain farm in Southwest Kansas. After college, he returned to the family farm until 1992. With a strong background in markets, and the understanding of the rural and agriculture lifestyle, John was invited to audition at a large station with a strong rural heritage. His broadcast career has familiar call letters with deep and rich ag roots, like KSIR, KMZU, KFEQ, and WIBW. He also has extensive experience in a network setting, having worked with 3 very well known ag networks, and 1 television giant with a legendary noon ag show in the Capitol of Kansas. Following the creation of Rocking M Radio, John was approached about the opportunity to form a new network. He accepted, and the Golden Plains Ag Network was born out of John’s wide experiences of both radio and television. He and his wife Jana (an elected official) make their home in Lakin Kansas and they have 3 girls and one boy. A few of his hobbies include… flying airplanes, riding motorcycles, and restoring antique farm machinery, but his favorite, is helping his parents on the family farm. John currently serves as South Region Vice President of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, the Kearny County Airport Advisory Board, and the Planning and Zoning Commission Board for Kearny County.

Peggy Sue Burdick

Peggy Sue Burdick was born and raised in a small rural community in Southwest Kansas, where she learned about morals, values, rural lifestyle living, and the “Golden Rule”. Being from a dairy farm, Peggy understood what hard work, long hours, and “going above and beyond” meant to herself, and to others. After graduation, she attended Kansas State in Manhattan where she would meet her husband Roger, also from a rural background. With a hard work ethic, determination, and the honesty that rural life had taught her, she then embarked on a radio marketing career that would span 24+ years. Some of that experience came from being a Regional Marketing Director for the largest radio chain in Kansas, where she represented national and regional advertisers. Peggy holds memberships in NAMA, RAB, and the KAB that illustrates her commitment to doing her best for her “friends” as she calls them. She is very proud to represent the fastest growing ag and rural lifestyle network in central United States, and to this day, works as hard as her father and mother taught her to, on that dairy farm. As part of the marketing team for Rocking M Radio Inc., Peggy and her husband Roger will be attending numerous agriculture trade shows. So if you're on the road headed to an agriculture trade show be sure to look for Peggy and her husband Roger.

Bonnie Gobin

Bonnie Gobin was born in Elkton Maryland. After her birth, her parents moved to a farm in the famous Blue Ridge Mountains in Lansing North Carolina. They raised Cotton, Tobacco, and Corn, and most of the labor was by hand, and the entire family worked. They also kept a few head of cattle and hogs. Later, her family moved to California where they had to overcome a huge lifestyle change. The way they talked and dressed made them stand out among the crowd. Bonnie graduated from high school in California, and later, married her high school sweetheart. Her husbands family was from Kansas, and his grandparents still farmed in Iuka. Bonnie, her husband, and their children moved to Spearville in Western Kansas and started a custom harvesting operation. They would start in far Southern Kansas at the beginning of the season, and their travels took them all the way to the Canadian border. Bonnie lost her husband, but continued to work for a nonprofit community based organization for 15 years and served as a board member for the United Way. For a change, she started working for Golden Plains Ag Network, and her favorite part is the markets. Her hobbies include fishing, camping, gardening, and dancing.

Dan Holiday

Dan Holiday was raised on a farm, east of El Dorado, Kansas. He was involved in the

Flinthills 4-H Club raising sheep and hogs that he sold at the county fair. Throughout his childhood Dan built his own radio and weather station in his bedroom and began practicing his passion for a career. While in high school, Dan got his first job at KOYY Radio as an afternoon announcer. Since that time, he has worked at several radio stations including eleven years at KZSN-FM as mid-day on-air host and music director. In 2003, Dan and co-worker Brandon Ivey were presented the Kansas Association of Broadcasters first place award for the audio production of "Caught In The Path", a radio program dedicated to severe storm safety. In 2004, Dan moved to Kansas City to join KFKF-FM as the afternoon personality. In 2006, he earned certification as a Broadcast Meteorologist through Mississippi State University. Dan is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. When he isn't on the air or forecasting weather, Dan enjoys watching NASCAR, college basketball and chasing tornadoes.

Rocking M.Radio Inc.

Rocking M Radio is owned by Doris and Monte Miller and their son Christopher Miller. Doris and Monte have been involved in the newspaper and broadcasting business in Kansas for over 43 years. Rocking M Radio is the largest single owner of radio stations in the state of Kansas. Christopher is also the President/CEO of Gammon Miller, LLC, Media Investment Bankers.



		Bios.... The Golden Plains Ag Network......... Golden Plains Ag Network The Golden Plains Ag Network was formed in July of 2007, and went on the air with the first broadcasts August 3^rd of 2007. The network continues to be a cutting edge source of information to fit rural lifestyles, in the most prominent grain and beef producing area. The Golden Plains Ag Network, was the first network to offer a 60 second market update to fit the music intense FM affiliates. It was also the first network to give the use of a brand new combine, header, and grain trailer to one of it’s listeners. Golden Plains Ag Network was also the first network to launch a 2 hour syndicated mid-day farm show that can be heard in 6 states, and the only network that has a partnership with a syndicated morning television show, and the nations largest farm print publication. The most unique aspect of the Golden Plains Ag Network that set’s it apart from every other network, is the fact that it originates it’s programming from the rural part of the farming and ranching areas, instead of being based in a large, non-ag/non-rural metro area. Therefore, capturing and *holding* the respect of the audience and advertisers, by being in the epicenter of where the actual production is taking place. John Jenkinson John Jenkinson was raised on a 4000+ acre irrigated/dryland grain farm in Southwest Kansas. After college, he returned to the family farm until 1992. With a strong background in markets, and the understanding of the rural and agriculture lifestyle, John was invited to audition at a large station with a strong rural heritage. His broadcast career has familiar call letters with deep and rich ag roots, like KSIR, KMZU, KFEQ, and WIBW. He also has extensive experience in a network setting, having worked with 3 very well known ag networks, and 1 television giant with a legendary noon ag show in the Capitol of Kansas. Following the creation of Rocking M Radio, John was approached about the opportunity to form a new network. He accepted, and the Golden Plains Ag Network was born out of John’s wide experiences of both radio and television. He and his wife Jana (an elected official) make their home in Lakin Kansas and they have 3 girls and one boy. A few of his hobbies include… flying airplanes, riding motorcycles, and restoring antique farm machinery, but his favorite, is helping his parents on the family farm. John currently serves as South Region Vice President of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, the Kearny County Airport Advisory Board, and the Planning and Zoning Commission Board for Kearny County. Peggy Sue Burdick Peggy Sue Burdick was born and raised in a small rural community in Southwest Kansas, where she learned about morals, values, rural lifestyle living, and the “Golden Rule”. Being from a dairy farm, Peggy understood what hard work, long hours, and “going above and beyond” meant to herself, and to others. After graduation, she attended Kansas State in Manhattan where she would meet her husband Roger, also from a rural background. With a hard work ethic, determination, and the honesty that rural life had taught her, she then embarked on a radio marketing career that would span 24+ years. Some of that experience came from being a Regional Marketing Director for the largest radio chain in Kansas, where she represented national and regional advertisers. Peggy holds memberships in NAMA, RAB, and the KAB that illustrates her commitment to doing her best for her “friends” as she calls them. She is very proud to represent the fastest growing ag and rural lifestyle network in central United States, and to this day, works as hard as her father and mother taught her to, on that dairy farm. As part of the marketing team for Rocking M Radio Inc., Peggy and her husband Roger will be attending numerous agriculture trade shows. So if you're on the road headed to an agriculture trade show be sure to look for Peggy and her husband Roger. Bonnie Gobin Bonnie Gobin was born in Elkton Maryland. After her birth, her parents moved to a farm in the famous Blue Ridge Mountains in Lansing North Carolina. They raised Cotton, Tobacco, and Corn, and most of the labor was by hand, and the entire family worked. They also kept a few head of cattle and hogs. Later, her family moved to California where they had to overcome a huge lifestyle change. The way they talked and dressed made them stand out among the crowd. Bonnie graduated from high school in California, and later, married her high school sweetheart. Her husbands family was from Kansas, and his grandparents still farmed in Iuka. Bonnie, her husband, and their children moved to Spearville in Western Kansas and started a custom harvesting operation. They would start in far Southern Kansas at the beginning of the season, and their travels took them all the way to the Canadian border. Bonnie lost her husband, but continued to work for a nonprofit community based organization for 15 years and served as a board member for the United Way. For a change, she started working for Golden Plains Ag Network, and her favorite part is the markets. Her hobbies include fishing, camping, gardening, and dancing. Dan Holiday Dan Holiday was raised on a farm, east of El Dorado, Kansas. He was involved in the Flinthills 4-H Club raising sheep and hogs that he sold at the county fair. Throughout his childhood Dan built his own radio and weather station in his bedroom and began practicing his passion for a career. While in high school, Dan got his first job at KOYY Radio as an afternoon announcer. Since that time, he has worked at several radio stations including eleven years at KZSN-FM as mid-day on-air host and music director. In 2003, Dan and co-worker Brandon Ivey were presented the Kansas Association of Broadcasters first place award for the audio production of "Caught In The Path", a radio program dedicated to severe storm safety. In 2004, Dan moved to Kansas City to join KFKF-FM as the afternoon personality. In 2006, he earned certification as a Broadcast Meteorologist through Mississippi State University. Dan is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society. When he isn't on the air or forecasting weather, Dan enjoys watching NASCAR, college basketball and chasing tornadoes. Rocking M.Radio Inc. Rocking M Radio is owned by Doris and Monte Miller and their son Christopher Miller. Doris and Monte have been involved in the newspaper and broadcasting business in Kansas for over 43 years. Rocking M Radio is the largest single owner of radio stations in the state of Kansas. Christopher is also the President/CEO of Gammon Miller, LLC, Media Investment Bankers.