Agricultural Professionals

comment on MICHAEL BROOME’S messages on

attitude, teamwork, leadership, and family

“Your presentation was educational, energizing, motivating, and contributed greatly to the overwhelming positive feedback we received
from our employees. Everyone agreed you were the perfect speaker to end our meeting on a positive note.”
M. Denise Doetzer, State Conservationist – Natural Resources Conservation Service
“You provided the best closing hour we have ever had. Even though you were the last of twenty
speakers on our three-day program, your talk was what everyone wanted.”
Dix Harper, Conference Chairman - National Agri-Marketing Association
“Our people not only appreciated your marvelous and well-timed sense of humor, but also your insight
into things of value for daily living.”
Donald K. Hanes, VP Communication - National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
“You ended the meeting on a high note and gave one of the best motivational/ humorous presentations I
have heard in the past 10 years. One super talk.”
Rex A. Runyon, Corporate Secretary - American Feed Industry Association
“I knew from talking to people at the meeting that you were a hit, but I didn‟t realize how much of a hit
you were. It was a great talk, with a perfect blend of humor and thought-provoking comments.”
Steve Evans - Heinold Hog Market, Inc
“Your presentation was both humorous and inspiring and helped make the program educational, successful and enjoyable. Thanks
again for the time and attention you devoted to your excellent presentation.”
James C. Barr, CEO - National Milk Producers Federation
“There is no one who appreciates your contribution more than I. Your comments were very timely and were helpful in bringing about a
favorable vote on a resolution that was before our delegate body, and for that I am especially thankful.”
Zane Atkins, Executive Secretary - Holstein-Friesian Association of America
“Your message to the agricultural community caused all of our farmers to realize what a unique position they hold in the American
economy even if times are a little tough now … You have the unique ability to weave your message through humorous stories and
keep the audience on the edge of their seats.” Dick Johnson - Adams County Farm Bureau Co-op
“We have received praise like „best conference I ever attended and your keynote speaker, Michael Broome, was the best one to date.”
Ron Buffington, National Sales Conference Chairman - Select Sires, Inc.
“Outstanding and very well received … You gave delegates and guests an inspirational and positive attitude toward the entire event as
well as their lives in general.” Harland Priddle, Secretary - Kansas State Board of Agriculture
“You were the hit of our convention! Thank you for doing a magnificent job of setting a positive tone for our Annual Meeting. Your
presentation was everything we had hoped for and more.”
Dennis W. Stohl, Manager-Leadership Division - California Farm Bureau Federation
“The immediate standing ovation was indicative of your performance. Your message coincided with the
… a very powerful philosophy of our organization and it was a refreshing experience to hear a speaker of your caliber
message from a address these beliefs.” James M. Gipe - Texas Farm Bureau
very humorous man “Your presentation was absolutely great. The message along with the humor was so appropriate. I‟m
sure we all learned from this to help us in our own lives as well as working with others.”
Over 3,000 Russ Bjorhus, State Director FmHA - United States Department of Agriculture
audiences since “Your role and well-accepted presentation put the „icing on the cake.‟ I‟ve heard nothing but praise for the
1980 timely remarks you made. Naturally, as the Annual Meeting coordinator, it also made me feel good.”
John W. Mays - Dairymen, Inc.
“You had been recommended to us as a possible “wrap up” speaker and I must confer that we were not disappointed. You had just
the right blend of humor, motivation, and overall pleasure as we listened to your presentation.”
Mark Bienhoff, DVM Animal Health & Nutrition Division - ADM
“Thanks for the great presentation. Everyone really appreciated your thought provoking comments, your mix of message and humor
was just right, and you kept the group with you from the beginning.” Dennis Worth – Growmark, Inc.
“Thanks for getting our meeting started. Your humor and motivation were just what we needed to get us going. As most of our
audience has a rural background, they related with you and felt at ease. If I can refer your services in the future, please let me know.”
Denny McLain, Senior Audit Manager – FCC Services, Inc.

Michael says, “Raising cattle is the most satisfying way I know to lose money.”