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.
Why Beans are Good for You
By Sheridan Wimmer on August 10, 2021
We all know the little rhyme about beans – beans, beans the magical fruit. We’ll stop there, but the reason beans make us a tad gassy is because of raffinose, a carbohydrate that’s poorly digested by...
Purple on the Prairie
By Sheridan Wimmer on July 22, 2021
“Lavender latte, please.” Lavender flavors have been gaining popularity, especially among coffee drinkers. The herb is believed to help reduce stress and anxiety, so it’s no surprise the purple...
Beef Up Your Diet
By Sheridan Wimmer on May 5, 2021
Warmer months mean warming up our grills. Apron on and tongs in hand, we are excited every year when the temperatures reach a level where standing outside for a period of time is comfortable, or at...
Addressing Food Insecurity in Kansas
By Sheridan Wimmer on May 5, 2021
“When you have more than you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.” For Debbie Bearden in Allen County, her dad was an example of someone who built longer tables. “I grew up on a dairy...
Growing Entrepreneurs From the Vine
By Sheridan Wimmer on April 26, 2021
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in August 2019 in MHK Business News. All photos are by David Mayes. Growing up on a wheat farm in Ellis, Scott Kohl didn’t expect to be where he is...
Workout nutrition
By Sheridan Wimmer on February 1, 2021
Unless you drive an electric vehicle, you know fuel is important for your vehicle to perform well. And whether you’re the type of person who fills up when you’re half empty or when your fuel light...
Turning Wrenches into Opportunities
By Sheridan Wimmer on November 30, 2020
Wrenches have been thrown into 2020. Wrenches named COVID-19. Even with the wrenches thrown in, county Farm Bureaus in Kansas took those wrenches and twisted their programming to fit new bolts. They...
Change To a Healthier Diet
By Sheridan Wimmer on November 11, 2020
Lately, all we’ve been hearing about is change. The change in our lifestyles because of COVID-19 has required all of us to adapt in at least one way or another. While we understand the many...
How Different Cooking Methods Affect Nutrients
By Sheridan Wimmer on August 14, 2020
We all learn differently. Some of us are visual learners and we learn by seeing and remembering images clearly. Others are hands-on or kinesthetic learners, so experiential learning helps us retain...
Runner shares story of resilience and love of Kansas
By Sheridan Wimmer on July 6, 2020
Running in Kansas can sometimes present challenges. Wind and humidity top the list of weather-related challenges, especially in the summer months. But for one Kansan, challenges – weather related or...
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