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.

Meet Kansas Farm Bureau President Joe Newland

By Sheridan Wimmer on May 17, 2023

There’s a humble aura about Joe Newland – the kind you feel when you’re around someone who is a great leader but isn’t arrogant about it. He’s kind, he listens, he cares. He’s someone you can depend...

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Historic Theaters Near Me In Kansas

By Sheridan Wimmer on April 20, 2023

Home to renovated theaters, these Kansas towns are committed to entertaining audiences in an unforgettable setting. Cue the show! Dream Theater 629 N. Main St., Russell 785-445-1949 www....

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Kansas Farm Dog Wins National Competition

By Sheridan Wimmer on February 1, 2023

When their border collie Tough was paralyzed from a traumatic spinal injury in 2015 while helping move cattle, Denny and Donna Ashcraft, ranchers in Jackson County, didn’t think she would recover....

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Mental Health Matters in Rural Kansas Communities

By Sheridan Wimmer on November 9, 2022

Donna Wise was 18 years old when her dad died by suicide. We often associate this age with fresh high school graduates, heading to their first year of college if they so choose, but for Wise, she...

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Small town in Kansas uses grain bins to revitalize downtown

By Sheridan Wimmer on August 24, 2022

Kingman is the home of the Eagles and a population of around 3,000 people; but its downtown area is coming back to life, thanks to work of Scott Mueller and his dad, who goes by Chalk. Mueller, who...

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County Farm Bureau Helps Provide Beef to Kansas Community

By Sheridan Wimmer on June 28, 2022

Many of us get to claim we were raised in a small town. While “small town” is a subjective term, we know how we felt in our childhood when we were safe to ride our bikes without the constant...

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Should I Eat Carbohydrates?

By Sheridan Wimmer on May 9, 2022

Did you know that if you cut out carbohydrates in your diet, you lose all joy in your life? OK, not entirely true, but we are a fan of carbs. Pasta, breads and potatoes really do bring us joy, but...

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Put a Spring In Your Health

By Sheridan Wimmer on February 2, 2022

Getting back into the “spring” of things means spring cleaning, opening the windows and being able to enjoy being outside again. This year, take advantage of the rising temperatures and the signs of...

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Cultivating Trust

By Sheridan Wimmer on February 2, 2022

There’s an “aww!” in unison as Garrett Rezac, a pork producer in Pottawatomie County, brings out a baby pig. Everyone is excited to get closer to the pig, born just a few days ago. Questions come up...

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A Cornucopia of Gratitude

By Sheridan Wimmer on November 18, 2021

Life happens regardless of a pandemic. We have bills to pay, health to manage, kids to feed. Even without COVID-19, life can sometimes be hectic, scary and stressful. In Douglas County, a few...

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