FARGO (KFGO-AM) -- KFGO has named Sarah Heinrich as the station's new Farm and Ranch Director.
Heinrich has been the ag. voice and noon anchor at KXMB Television in Bismarck the past seven years.
She grew up on a farm in North Dakota and farms now with her husband near Medina.
Heinrich begins work at KFGO and kfgo.com on Feb. 23. She's the niece of legendary North Dakota farm broadcaster Al Gustin.
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Sarah Anne Heinrich New Farm and Ranch Director at the Mighty 790 KFGO
FARGO, ND (February 13, 2015) – One of America’s most acclaimed radio brands has named Sarah Anne Heinrich as it’s new Farm and Ranch Director. Sarah begins her work at KFGO and kfgo.com on Monday, February 23rd.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am that Sarah has chosen to take this position. Since KFGO first signed on in 1948, farm and agri-business reporting has been a huge priority for us. Farmers and others in agriculture trust us to bring them this vital information daily. That’s why we take it very seriously. I am proud to say that we have acquired the best farm broadcaster in North Dakota for this role.” stated KFGO Director of Operations Joel Heitkamp in making the announcement.
For the past 7 years, Heinrich has served as News Farm Broadcaster and Noon Show Anchor at KXMB-TV in Bismarck.
“Not only is Sarah a solid reporter, but she has always been part of a farm family and has truly lived the life. She has been a working farmer herself raising cattle, row crops and small grains with her husband, Richie Heinrich, at the family ranch near Medina. Sarah’s personal experience gives her a unique perspective in understanding the role of today’s farmer,” adds KFGO News Director Paul Jurgens.
“I’m extremely excited to join KFGO as the Farm and Ranch Director,” comments Sarah. “I always strive to provide farmers and ranchers with the most up to date ag news. I don’t just read the markets. I also also explain why the markets are doing what they are doing. It's my goal to make sure farmers have the current information they need to make the difficult decisions they often have to make."
Sarah was really born to be a success in farm broadcasting. Her uncle, Al Gustin, was acclaimed as one of the best known farm reporters in the Dakotas for 45 years, prior to his retirement in 2012.
Heinrich also credits her early experiences with 4-H and FFA for further inspiring her to her current career as a farm broadcaster. She still is active in volunteering for both organizations. “I can’t think of a better way to give back, Sarah has said.
KFGO (AM 790 and at kfgo.com) is known as one of the top news/talk stations in the United States having won the most prestigious awards in broadcasting numerous times. The station is owned by Midwest Communications.