Derry Brownfield is the voice of rural America. His "Common Sense Coalition" promotes the traditional values that continue to enrich today's farmer. In addition, Brownfield also examines the effects of current political and social issues on rural America. For over 30 years he's used his voice to preserve a way of life that's helped make America great; this is Derry Brownfield.

Derry Brownfield was born in 1932 and grew up during the Depression. He is a farmer and a broadcaster. Derry attended the College of Agriculture at the University of Missouri where he received his BS and MS degrees. He taught Vocational Agriculture several years before going to work as a Marketing Specialist with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Derry served as Director of the Kansas City Livestock Market Foundation at the Kansas City Stockyards prior to establishing himself in farm broadcasting.
Derry started farming when he was sixteen years old and received the Future Farmers of America State Farmer degree in 1949. Since that time the Brownfield Farm has grown to over 1000 acres maintaining a herd of 200 registered Charolais cows.

In 1972, Derry and his partner established the Brownfield Network which currently serves 230 radio stations throughout the Midwest with farm news and market information.

In 1994, Derry started his own syndicated radio talk show and he is one of the most popular radio talk show hosts in America. The Derry Brownfield Show can be heard on over 80 radio stations in approximately 23 states. With his entertaining sense of humor and witty commentary he has captured audiences for over 30 years. His ability to present and informative talk show while being light and colorful is why he has a large loyal listening audience.

Derry Brownfield is a practical farmer, a practical business man and a very entertaining speaker. He travels extensively throughout the country speaking about his common sense points of view.