A scholarship in memory of longtime Fresno farm broadcaster Roy Isom has been established at California State University, Fresno’s Ag One Foundation, which benefits students in the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology.
Mr. Isom, who was 72, died Thursday, April 15, of cancer. He was farm editor and news director at KMJ, AM 580, where he had worked since 1981.
KMJ and parent Peak Broadcasting wanted to establish a scholarship at Fresno State because of Mr. Isom’s dedication to agriculture in general and to children, including his service on the Sanger Unified School District Board of Trustees.
KMJ program directors Skip Essick said, “I can think of no better way to pay tribute to him than to establish a scholarship in his name that will help a Fresno State student in agricultural communications.”
Dean Charles Boyer of the Jordan College said, “Roy’s reporting included hundreds of stories about Fresno State agricultural enterprises and programs. His coverage helped the university build awareness and understanding throughout the community, which has led to generous l support that benefits our students.”
For more information about how to donate to the Isom scholarship, visit http://agonefoundation.org/roy.htm
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