Dave Kurns

Title: Editorial Content Director, Successful Farming
Resides In: Des Moines, Iowa
Hometown: New Lenox, Illinois
Education: Iowa State University
Expertise: Journalism across platforms, magazine, web
Twitter: @DaveKurns

Summary
Leads the editorial staff of Agriculture.com, Successful Farming magazine, radio, TV, and more.

Background
Started as a copy editor in newspaper publishing for 7 years, then began a long career in magazine publishing. Has experience leading creative teams and leading innovation. Helped launch Agriculture.com, the first website at Meredith Corporation, in May 1995. Led 10 Meredith websites as editor in chief until 2008. Spent 3 years in corporate development, identifying key digital properties for acquisition. Joined Successful Farming in 2012 as Editorial Content Director.

Education
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Iowa State University