FARM BROADCASTERS

Glenn Vaagen – NAFB Farm Broadcaster Glenn graduated from the University of Idaho majoring in Television and Radio Communications, along with a degree in Elementary Education. Glenn was hired as Program Director for the Washington Ag Network, December 2014. Prior to the Washington Ag Network, Glenn was Program Director and News Director at KBNW-AM/FM and editor of My Central .com in Bend, OR. During that time, KBNW was honored by the Oregon Association of Broadcasters in 2009 for reporting excellence, while KBNW’s morning news “Wake Up Bend” was also honored by the OAB. Glenn is a proud Vandal, having lettered three years in football at the University of Idaho, and was a member of the 1998 Humanitarian Bowl championship team. He loves sharing the story of Northwest Agriculture with our listeners on the Washington Ag Network. It’s a privilege to help growers, producers and ranchers start their mornings with the latest information.

Heather Roberts – Farm Broadcaster Heather reports for PNW AG Net from Oregon where she is currently the Assignment Manager at Daily in Bend. Central Oregon news consumers first met Heather in 2006 as a daily anchor and reporter for the FOX-TV affiliate in Bend. From there, she became the Assignment Editor for the local ABC-TV affiliate. In 2010, she jumped into the world of radio, joining KBNW-AM/FM as a reporter and anchor. In 2014, Heather became the morning co-host of KBND-AM. An Emerson College graduate, Heather lives in Central Oregon with her husband and two children. FARM BROADCASTERS

Kalie Drago – Farm Broadcaster Kalie reports for PNW Ag Net from Wenatchee, WA. In 2018, after graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Alabama, Kalie moved to the Wenatchee area to work for two local newspapers. In 2019, Kalie made the leap into being a news writer and eventual co-anchor for KPQ-AM, where she currently co-hosts the morning news and focuses on the Ag industry for PNW Ag Net.

Robb Francis – Farm Broadcaster Robb can be heard weekday afternoons PNW Ag Net. He’s currently the Program Director for KONA-AM in Pasco, WA, and the Operations Manager for Cherry Creek Media – Pasco, WA. Robb has over 20 years broadcast experience in cities from Pennsylvania to Washington. He says “There’s a magic in radio which exists in no other entertainment medium. The connection we establish with our listeners is the most important and gratifying part of what we do.”

Stephanie Steele – Farm Broadcaster Stephanie, a Pasco, WA, native started her radio career while attending BYU- Idaho in Rexburg. She started on the music side, but quickly jumped to news, where she hosted a local segment during the local NPR's "Morning Edition". Stephanie also created packages for "All Things Considered". After graduation, Stephanie returned to Washington state to continue her career in radio. You can hear Stephanie weekdays on the PNW Ag Network.