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Agri Broadcast Network closing operations

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Ohio farm radio loses broadcast network
The Agri Broadcast Network is ending its operations, The Columbus Dispatch reported this week. 
The network's operator, AdVance Broadcast and Communication, posted the announcement on its website.
The agricultural network was founded in 1972 by the late Ed Johnson.
"I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your support of ABN Radio through the years," Chief Operating Officer Lindsay Hill posted at www.buckeyeag.com. "As the producers of the food, fiber and fuel that sustain our daily lives, farmers – and those of you employed in every aspect of agricultural production – are truly the backbone of America. It has been our most sincere pleasure to share your stories over the years.
"With that in mind, it is with great regret that I share that today (Dec. 9) marks the final day of operations for AdVance Broadcast & Communication, Ltd. I’d like to thank our advertising partners and friends who have supported this journey through the years; and, express my sincere appreciation to each of you for tuning into your radios to join us 'on the farm' every day."
According to the Agri Broadcast Network's Linkedin web page, the network was founded in 1972 by Ed Johnson. "Ed and his wife, Marilyn, started the network at their kitchen table. Using just a telephone, Ed would call each radio station throughout the day to deliver their reports. Over time, the company grew into a prosperous network reaching 70 stations. Listeners fell in love with Ed and tales of his belgian draft horses and famous rooster, Abner.
"In 1998, Lindsay Hill came to work for Ed at the ABN as an intern. Starting out in the studio during the early morning shift, she eventually moved on to another position in the company, and Andy Vance of Hillsboro was hired to replace her in the studio. Thus, began their journey together. 
"After Ed Johnson's passing in 2001, Hill continued to work for the Johnson family as a marketing specialist for the publication Ohio’s Country Journal. Vance took an internship at 880 WRFD in Columbus. A year later, he was offered the position of farm director for Ohio Farm Radio. Hill joined him at the company and three months later they were married. 
"In 2007, Vance and Hill’s company, AdVance Broadcast & Communication, Ltd. took over operations of the ABN, bringing the couple full-circle and back to the place where they first met."
The Agri Broadcast Network is ending its operations, The Columbus Dispatch reported this week. 
The network's operator, AdVance Broadcast and Communication, posted the announcement on its website.
The agricultural network was founded in 1972 by the late Ed Johnson.
"I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your support of ABN Radio through the years," Chief Operating Officer Lindsay Hill posted at www.buckeyeag.com. "As the producers of the food, fiber and fuel that sustain our daily lives, farmers – and those of you employed in every aspect of agricultural production – are truly the backbone of America. It has been our most sincere pleasure to share your stories over the years.
"With that in mind, it is with great regret that I share that today (Dec. 9) marks the final day of operations for AdVance Broadcast & Communication, Ltd. I’d like to thank our advertising partners and friends who have supported this journey through the years; and, express my sincere appreciation to each of you for tuning into your radios to join us 'on the farm' every day."
According to the Agri Broadcast Network's Linkedin web page, the network was founded in 1972 by Ed Johnson. "Ed and his wife, Marilyn, started the network at their kitchen table. Using just a telephone, Ed would call each radio station throughout the day to deliver their reports. Over time, the company grew into a prosperous network reaching 70 stations. Listeners fell in love with Ed and tales of his belgian draft horses and famous rooster, Abner.
"In 1998, Lindsay Hill came to work for Ed at the ABN as an intern. Starting out in the studio during the early morning shift, she eventually moved on to another position in the company, and Andy Vance of Hillsboro was hired to replace her in the studio. Thus, began their journey together. 
"After Ed Johnson's passing in 2001, Hill continued to work for the Johnson family as a marketing specialist for the publication Ohio’s Country Journal. Vance took an internship at 880 WRFD in Columbus. A year later, he was offered the position of farm director for Ohio Farm Radio. Hill joined him at the company and three months later they were married. 
"In 2007, Vance and Hill’s company, AdVance Broadcast & Communication, Ltd. took over operations of the ABN, bringing the couple full-circle and back to the place where they first met."

Vance is no longer listed as a contact person on the network's website. 
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