Jim Patrico lives in Plattsburg, Mo., and his walls are lined with awards for writing and photography. He has won the American Agricultural Editors' Association photographer of the year award three times and the Oscar in Agriculture writing award twice. He has also been named a Master Writer by AAEA, which means he has won awards in nearly every writing category open to competition.

His pride and joy are his two teenagers: son Ryan and daughter Kathleen. Jim directs our equipment coverage, coordinates our photography efforts and writes about key issues affecting you and your family.