Betsy Freese was an editor at Successful Farming magazine for 37 years, retiring in 2021. She covered the swine industry for her entire career and is most known for her Pork Powerhouses report, 1994-2021.
She was the founding editor of Living the Country Life, which included a magazine, TV show, website, and radio network.
Experience
Freese worked in print media, radio, digital, and television for 37 years at Successful Farming.
Recent Awards
2021 Lifetime Achievement Award, AAEA the Ag Communicators Network
2020 Henry A. Wallace Award, Iowa State University College of Ag
2020 Writing Award, first place, Issues, AAEA
2019 Writing Award, first place, Technical Feature, AAEA
2019 Folio Award, Pork Powerhouses
2018 Folio Award, Saving the Worst Hog Farm in the U.S.
2017 Folio Top Women in Media, Industry Leader
2015 AAEA President's Award
AAEA Writer of Merit
AAEA Master Writer
Oscar in Agriculture
Education
BS Agricultural Journalism, Iowa State University
About Successful Farming
Successful Farming, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning print publication and online resource with trustworthy, indispensable farming advice for corn, soybean, wheat, and livestock producers. Our original reporting covers many different topics, with our stories deeply researched by our editors and a select group of veteran freelance writers who rely on trusted, expert sources. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.