Sheridan Wimmer

Born and raised in Kansas, Sheridan Wimmer has an appreciation for the state’s agricultural diversity. Representing the best interests of Kansas farmers and ranchers is Sheridan’s jam (or jelly, no discrimination). Great food and wine are at the top of Sheridan’s sustenance list and she knows it wouldn’t be here without the hard work of our farmers and ranchers.

Kansas Farm Bureau's Rural Minds Matter Advocate of the Year Award Winners

By Sheridan Wimmer on October 27, 2026

Kansas Farm Bureau has made concerted efforts to make rural mental health part of its mission of strengthening agriculture and the lives of Kansans. In 2024, with support from passionate members, the...

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K-State Extension agent in Morton County wins mental health advocacy award

By Sheridan Wimmer on October 2, 2026

In a span of seven years, Morton County saw a staggering number of deaths by suicide. The grief in the community was insurmountable; the loss of lives leaving more questions than answers. One loss...

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Executive director of United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties receives award for mental health advocacy

By Sheridan Wimmer on October 2, 2026

Impacting change in mental health isn’t an overnight, silver bullet, one-size-fits-all approach. The conversations surrounding stress come from a multitude of life challenges, opportunities and the...

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Autumn Prairie Pumpkins in Newton sells pumpkins locally and pumpkin seeds nationwide

By Sheridan Wimmer on October 1, 2026

Sometimes it’s the smallest thing that can lead to big dreams and ambitions. When Christopher Snow was growing up as a child of a military father, his mom took him to a pumpkin patch in Germany. That...

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Mixing up milk-made merch in Miami County

By Sheridan Wimmer on September 29, 2026

Set on a hill in rural Miami County, Cynthia and John Maddock are creating one-of-a-kind goat milk skincare products with a listening ear to their customers and deep respect for their animals. It...

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She is the farmer

By Sheridan Wimmer on September 9, 2026

Leadership isn’t limited to certain people based on their gender, ethnicity, age or socioeconomic status. Being a leader comes as varied as humans and comes at us in diverse ways every single day....

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Turning Nerves into a National Win: Lindy McMillen of Lane County

By Sheridan Wimmer on August 21, 2026

Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. Most of us would likely identify with having some version of this fear. Our heart rate increases, our voices shake and we can’t think of the words we need...

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Irvine's Just Beyond Paradise: A Must-Visit Leavenworth County Winery

By Sheridan Wimmer on August 7, 2026

Known for its rolling hills of vineyards, Napa Valley is the quintessential location in the U.S. for wine lovers. However, since many of us in Kansas can’t just make a trip 1,600 miles west to wine...

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Simon Sheep in Gove County innovates to grow the sheep industry in Kansas

By Sheridan Wimmer on July 14, 2026

From biblical references and Precious Moments cameos to providing diversification opportunities for Kansas farmers, sheep are both cute and practical. For some farmers, taking the practicality (and...

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Garden City resident uses social media challenge to showcase the state

By Sheridan Wimmer on June 30, 2026

Chris Kirkham (CK) isn’t a native Kansan. He was born in California, had stints in Washington State and Montana and relocated to Garden City for his job with FedEx in 2025. You may be familiar with...

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