Cyndi Young

Jamestown

Ag Operations Director at Brownfield Ag News

Director of Brownfield and Learfield Ag, Farmer's Daughter, Farmer's Wife, Farmer

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Words of wisdom for the grad's next chapter

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Cyndi Young

Cyndi's Two Cents Words of wisdom for the grad’s next chapter May 28, 2025 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: AgriNews Column, Two CentsCommentary. Although the June solstice is still a couple of weeks away, many view the Memorial Day holiday as their official kick-off to summer. High school and college graduations are in the rear-view mirror. Proms and FFA banquets, field days and class trips are no more than memories and hundreds of photos on someone’s mom’s iPhone.
Whitney joins Brownfield Ag News as summer intern

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Cyndi Young

Behind the Scenes Whitney joins Brownfield Ag News as summer intern May 28, 2025 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: Behind the ScenesBrownfield Ag News is pleased to announce the addition of Colton Whitney as its summer broadcast intern.
Whitney joins Brownfield Ag News as summer intern

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | Cyndi Young

Brownfield Ag News is pleased to announce the addition of Colton Whitney as its summer broadcast intern. Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, Whitney will collaborate with the team to produce compelling content for Brownfield’s radio network and multimedia platforms “Colton’s passion for agriculture and dedication to sharpening his journalism skills make him an outstanding addition […]The post Whitney joins Brownfield Ag News as summer intern appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference

2 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Cyndi Young

Behind the Scenes Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference May 20, 2025 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: Behind the ScenesBeck’s and Brownfield Ag News are proud to announce the continued growth of the Players with Heart program, now in its fifth year of recognizing outstanding high school athletes across the Midwest.
Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference

2 weeks ago | 1430wcmy.com | Cyndi Young

Beck’s and Brownfield Ag News are proud to announce the continued growth of the Players with Heart program, now in its fifth year of recognizing outstanding high school athletes across the Midwest.Launched in 2020, Players with Heart was created to honor student-athletes for their character, leadership, and dedication — not only on the field or […]The post Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Bringing memories to life

3 weeks ago | kgfw.com | Cyndi Young

Commentary. Jim and I traveled “back home” last week to join family and friends for the funeral services for my husband’s uncle. Dean was the last of the three siblings in his family. He was the younger brother of Jim’s dad, Bill Puyear. As is so often the case due to time and distance, it […]The post Bringing memories to life appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Bringing memories to life

3 weeks ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Cyndi Young

Cyndi's Two Cents Bringing memories to life May 14, 2025 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: AgriNews Column, Two CentsCommentary. Jim and I traveled “back home” last week to join family and friends for the funeral services for my husband’s uncle. Dean was the last of the three siblings in his family. He was the younger brother of Jim’s dad, Bill Puyear. As is so often the case due to time and distance, it had been years since we had seen Dean’s son.
Vanderwert recognized by Mizzou CAFNR

1 month ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Cyndi Young

Behind the Scenes Vanderwert recognized by Mizzou CAFNR May 9, 2025 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: Behind the ScenesThe Mizzou College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)Alumni Board recently announced the 2025 Alumni Association Award recipients. Anita Vanderwert was among five distinguished grads who received the Dana Brown Haynes Distinguished Service Award.
Vanderwert recognized by Mizzou CAFNR

1 month ago | 1430wcmy.com | Cyndi Young

The Mizzou College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)Alumni Board recently announced the 2025 Alumni Association Award recipients. Anita Vanderwert was among five distinguished grads who received the Dana Brown Haynes Distinguished Service Award. From the CAFNR website announcement: Anita has served as the business development director for Brownfield Ag News since 2015. Her ag […]The post Vanderwert recognized by Mizzou CAFNR appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Stay informed about PFAS

1 month ago | brownfieldagnews.com | Cyndi Young

Cyndi's Two Cents Stay informed about PFAS May 6, 2025 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: AgriNews Column, Two CentsCommentary. Although ag media had been reporting about the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in agriculture for several years, it was not until Natasha Zouves with News Nation did a series of reports about these forever chemicals that mainstream media outlets took notice.