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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Following the passing of RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, and Rural Radio’s Founder and President, we aired four special tributes to honor his legacy and impact on rural America, agriculture, and western sports.
“I believe he has done more for our culture in the world of entertainment than the entire music industry combined”
1 hour special spotlights Patrick’s focus on family, the history of RFD-TV, and his influence at Superior Livestock Auction.
“Patrick, I want to thank you for being kind and for being such a leader in a world that I have come to have so much appreciation for— rural America feeds America”
30 minute special spotlights Patrick’s political influence and the push for rural programming