At the annual Ag School's Life Sciences Communications scholarship event on April 23, 2026, Jenna Kudrna, Milton, Wis., was named the 2026 recipient of the Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship. Prior to arriving at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Kudrna was active in county 4-H, and showed dairy cattle which she says taught her the value…
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Lessiter Media Announces Leadership Team Appointments
BROOKFIELD, Wis. – Lessiter Media Inc., owned and operated by Frank and Mike Lessiter, has announced two Leadership Team appointments that coincide with the long-planned-for retirement of Vice President Michael Storts. Patrick Sharpe to Chief Operating Officer Vice President Marketing & Audience Development Patrick Sharpe has assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer. In addition,…
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The Power of Ag Journalism: Niche Media, Agribusiness & Market Shifts
In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson sits down with Mike Lessiter, President of Lessiter Media, to discuss the evolution of agricultural journalism, the role of media in shaping the farm equipment industry, and how niche publishing serves as a powerful resource for agribusiness professionals. “Our goal is to provide information that can…
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Lessiter Media Co-Founder Pam Lessiter Passes
Pam Lessiter of Brookfield, Wis., co-founder of Lessiter Media Inc. (LM), passed away on March 8, 2025 after an unwavering 7-year battle with lung disease. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving husband, Frank and all 4 of her children in a room packed with in-laws and grandchildren. Pamela Ann Fuzak was born August 24,…
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