About Lessiter Media

Where Content Becomes Knowledge

Since 1981, readers have trusted Lessiter Media to deliver the latest and most critical information through our magazines, newsletters, websites, email newsletters, books, reports and events.

With knowledge being your most important tool, we provide valuable ideas to help you exceed your goals and objectives. A content-driven company, we leverage leading-edge technology to deliver the necessary information everywhere our readers want it: In Print, In Person, Online and On Demand.

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Our Team

  • Michael Ellis

    The entrepreneurial spirit of the company and the camaraderie of the…

  • Kim Schmidt

    Since joining the company in June 2012, Kim Schmidt has served…

  • Steve Beyer

    I was married in 1990 to my beautiful wife Linda and…

  • Luke Weigel

    Luke Weigel joined the Lessiter Media team in April 2018, and…

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Beyond Our Products

Giving Back

Learn more about Lessiter Media's outreach efforts, from our various award programs and ag journalism scholarship to our quarterly volunteer projects and H.O.P.E. program.

Frank Lessiter Ag Media Scholarship

Supports a University of Wisconsin-Madison Life Sciences Communication student who is actively pursuing a career in agricultural news media.

Awards & Accolades

Lessiter Media's reputation is backed by years of award-winning results and editorial excellence.

Company News

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Staff-Written Content

Read a compilation of blogs and articles written by Lessiter Media team members.

Marketing Minute

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