Organizations KFDY (Radio Station : Brookings, SD)
KFDY
KFDY was the South Dakota State College (now South Dakota State University) radio station and a member of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters. It was founded on April 23, 1923 in Brookings, South Dakota, and in its early years, had a focus primarily on agriculture-related programs. In 1936, it was producing about 39 programs per week, about 70% of which were educational and 30% of which were entertainment. Also in 1936, about 40% of its total programs were music, 40% were speaking, 10% were dramatics, and 10% were miscellaneous. At the time, it was one of the best-equipped radio stations in South Dakota in terms of technological infrastructure. In a 1938 Pictorial Review of NAEB member stations, the following 'Ten Outstanding Programs of KFDY' are listed: - Weekly Soil Conservation Broadcasts - Agricultural Question Box - 4-H Club Weekly Broadcast - Home Management Specialist - Home Extension Agent Leader - Play Awhile - Nutrition Specialist - In the Day's News - Weekly Organ Broadcasts - Vocational Problems
Inception: 1923
Associated Place(s): South Dakota, South Dakota--Brookings
Associated Subject(s): Â Public broadcasting, Agriculture, Educational broadcasting, Public radio