AGRI Public Relations was born out of a need for agricultural producers to spread information though traditional media relations campaigns at affordable prices. Since, it has grown to include services traditionally found at full-service public relations and advertising firms including graphic design, web design, media placement and more! See our SERVICES page for more information.
Cory Cart – Owner
Cory Cart’s involvement with the agricultural industry as a youth created the foundation for a lifetime of passion for horses and a deep understanding of the overall agriculture industry. As a tourism professional, he has procured extensive experience in working with travel media and developing community and state branding campaigns. Cory has worked with travel writers from across the United States in addition to writers from Australia, Holland, Germany, England, Scotland, Japan and Canada and with media outlets such as NBC’s Today Show, BBC-London, Southern Living magazine, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, and countless daily newspapers in cities such as Kansas City, Denver, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Ft. Worth.
He was the public relations coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation charged with conducting media relations activities for the Oklahoma Centennial Celebration and the launch of Oklahoma’s Agritourism campaign, “Oklahoma’s Growing Adventure.” He was also the director of promotions for Lazy E Arena coordinating and implementing publicity for BULLNANZA®, Wrangler Timed Event Championships® and the inaugural presentations of both the World’s Greatest Roper® and the Lazy E Ranch Rodeo Championships. He was also selected serve on the public relations committee for the Red Earth Festival, the largest Native American festival of its kind in the world, and has worked for the Stillwater Convention and Visitors Bureau.
He has presented for groups such as the Oklahoma Community Institute, Oklahoma Agritourism State Workshops and the Norman Meeting Market to name a few. Cory is working on his first book, a guide to tips and tricks for publicizing agritourism attractions authentically.
Sandi Lomonaco – Director of Media Relations
Sandi Lomonaco is a native of Buffalo, NY, and worked at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society for over 3 years as the Office of Development Computer Coordinator. She maintained the patron donation files in addition to developing and promoting fundraising events. In addition to working with the Women’s Committee of the Philharmonic, Sandi was able to work with some of the nation’s top talent such as Tony Randall, Bob Hope, Melba Moore, Itzhak Perlman, and Chuck Magione to name just a few.
After leavening Buffalo, she lived in Melbourne, Florida and Fairbanks, Alaska before settling in Moore, Oklahoma. After locating to Oklahoma, she began a nearly ten year career with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department as the Travel Development Coordinator.
There she was charged with attending numerous tradeshows such as the National Tour Association, BankTravel Conference, African American Travel Conference, Student Youth Travel Association Conference, Group Leaders of America and more. In addition to attending these, Sandi also helped prepare the department for tradeshows such as the American Bus Association, Ontario Motor Coach Association, and International PowWow by preparing paperwork, scheduling appointments, conducting research and handling registration duties. Regionally she worked the Kansas City Sportshow, Ft. Worth VLO, Dallas VLO, and many others within Oklahoma.
Sandi was also helpful with planning and presenting at various department sponsored events such as the Tourism Buzzes held annually. She also helped host numerous site visits for tour operators, group leaders and worked with industry partners on strategic methods to promote their attractions. Sandi also helped many state partners pitch stories to radio, television and print media outlets throughout west Texas, New Mexico, and western Oklahoma on a 4-day media blitz of the entire state.
