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Remembering Rural Media Group Founder and President Patrick Gottsch and His Contribution to Rural America

Patrick Gottsch, the Founder and President of Rural Media Group, passed away over the weekend at the age of 70.

He was a champion of rural America, and devoted more than half his life to empowering farmers and ranchers, giving them a voice at the table.

At 70 years old, he continued to live life to the fullest and packed more experiences into a week than most people do in a lifetime.

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