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.

BEL Christmas Tree Farm Manages Through Drought

By Sheridan Wimmer on October 24, 2024

Just to the east of Salina sits a large bell on stilts with three letters – “BEL.” While you may consider that maybe the spelling of bell is incorrect, there’s a reason for the missing second ‘l...

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Kansas Christmas Tree Farm’s Evergreen Journey

By Sheridan Wimmer on October 24, 2024

When Cecil Delp saw his cousins in Michigan harvest wild evergreens and sell them as Christmas trees, he brought the idea to Stafford County. The Delp Christmas Tree Farm in St. John started in 1959...

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Clay County farm family cares for lambs in cold temperatures

By Sheridan Wimmer on October 23, 2024

In 2024, the National Weather Service reported wind chills as low as minus 34 degrees early in the morning on Jan. 13, which were the coldest wind chills since 2022. In many areas of the state,...

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Little Munchkins Pumpkin Patch near Alma offers fall magic

By Sheridan Wimmer on September 25, 2024

Orange pumpkins, orange leaves and even orange cats set the visual scene at Little Munchkins Pumpkin Patch just south of I-70 near Alma. The wonderland of autumnal sights and sounds is owned and...

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Kansas State Fair Bites: The Tastiest Food You Can’t Miss

By Sheridan Wimmer on September 10, 2024

Every year, the Kansas State Fair draws visitors from across the state and beyond, each eager to experience the sights, sounds and—most importantly—the flavors that make this event a culinary...

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Kansas Range Youth Camp empowers future land stewards

By Sheridan Wimmer on August 13, 2024

Every summer, organizations provide additional learning opportunities outside of the traditional classroom setting. These can range from sporting camps, 4-H camps, zoo camps and more. Hands-on,...

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How Beloit’s Summer Kids Café Tackles Food Insecurity During School Breaks

By Sheridan Wimmer on August 5, 2024

Summer for kids typically means pool time, 4-H projects, sleeping in and if they’re lucky, maybe even a family vacation. Summer means school is out – a usual victory for many – but it’s also when...

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Visit Lecompton for farm-fresh menus and Kansas prairie sights

By Sheridan Wimmer on July 31, 2024

Three-year-old Opal points to her legwarmers and excitedly says, “I’m ready to help with morning chores!” And help, she does. Her parents, Brian Strecker and Kristin Werner, own and operate Burning...

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How the Cattle Industry is Reducing Emissions to Meet Environmental Goals

By Sheridan Wimmer on July 31, 2024

Where there are conversations about climate change, there are mentions of cattle’s digestive impact. Jokes about belching aside, cattle burps are the forefront of the agriculture industry’s...

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Pumpkins and Persistence Pays off at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch in Kansas

By Sheridan Wimmer on July 31, 2024

Becky and Carroll Walters own and operate Walters’ Pumpkin Patch just off U.S. Highway 77 10 miles north of El Dorado. The Walters started their pumpkin patch in 1986 because of Becky’s love of...

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