WBA Hall of Famer, Bob Bosold, WAXX / WAYY radio, was inducted Nov. 10 into the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) 2016 Hall of Fame in Kansas.
Bosold was born and raised in Madison. His love of farming and agriculture grew during annual summer vacations to visit the family farm in Sac County, Iowa. He also spent many summers working on his mother’s home farm. Agriculture, church, and sports were important to Bob during his childhood.
After high school Bosold joined the work force and the U.S. Army Reserve. Shortly thereafter he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Agriculture Journalism in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Bob started his farm broadcasting career in 1977 at WEAU-TV, WAXX-AM and WEAU-FM. He continued with the stations after the Post Corporation was disbursed in 1983. Bob was then named Farm Director, and continues in the position today for WAXX-FM and WAYY-AM.
Dedicated to supporting youth activities on air and in the community, Bosold developed several programs to generate awareness and support of 4-H and FFA activities in his area. His commitment to youth activities has earned him awards, including an Honorary American FFA degree, Distinguished Service to Wisconsin FFA, State Friend of 4-H Award, Friend of University of Wisconsin Extension and an Outstanding Service Citation Award from the National Association of Agriculture Editors. Like most farm broadcasters, Bosold has spoken at numerous FFA banquets over the years.
In addition of offering his voice to Wisconsin agriculture, Bosold also supports the industry by volunteering his time to many organizations. As a result of his dedication to Wisconsin agriculture, he has been recognized by his peers and the industry for his achievements including NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year in 2002, induction into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2007, and more. Bosold also served NAFB as a regional vice president, two terms as regional director, and various committees over the years.
