Speak for Wheat Spokespersons
Spokespersons from across the state represent Kansas wheat farmers at educational exhibits, programs and farm shows.
Meet the Speak for Wheat Spokespersons
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Mary Beth Bowers
Mary Beth Bowers, a spokesperson since 2003, has represented Kansas Wheat at many school programs focusing on how wheat gets from the field to the table. She has given many presentations to classes...
Betty Bunck
Betty Bunck became a spokesperson after serving on the Kansas Wheat Commission.
Cherry Coen
Cherry Coen graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Home Economics Education in 1981 and took her first job out of college with the Franklin County Extension service in East Central...
Rita Dawson
Rita Dawson began volunteering as a spokesperson in 2008. Rita has volunteered at the Kansas State Fair, the National Festival of Breads and has facilitated bread programs at two schools in her local...
Anita DeWeese
Anita DeWeese became a Kansas Wheat spokesperson in spring 2015, just in time to volunteer for the National Festival of Breads in June. She and her husband Jerry raise corn, soybeans, wheat and grain...
Melanie Eddy
For Melanie Eddy of Syracuse, wheat is more than a crop. She and her wheat farmer husband Kent have turned service to the wheat industry into a family adventure. She first started demonstrating...
Randy Fritzemeier
Randy Fritzemeier is a fourth generation farmer and stockman on the Stafford and Reno County line, primarily raising wheat, cattle, milo and alfalfa. As a spokesperson, he enjoys meeting new people...
Carol Ann Flock
Carol Ann Flock is a retired Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, having taught 31 years at the Eureka School District. Carol became a spokesperson in 2007 and since then has worked at the Kansas...
Janice Gates
Janice Gates became a spokesperson in 1995 and over the years has enjoyed meeting others who are interested in baking with whole wheat flour. Most of all she has enjoyed learning special tips about...
Lois Keller
As a spokesperson since 1991, Lois Keller has given many presentations to extension audiences and school. Her favorite part about being a spokesperson is promoting agriculture products and taking the...
Donna Keyser
Donna Keyser has represented Kansas Wheat at the National Ag Day Pizza Party, Day
Steve and Linda Korthanke
Steve and Linda Korthanke reside in North East Kansas. Steve has been involved in the spokesperson program since 1995, and Linda joined him as a team effort in 2000. They have covered many events for...
Krista Kramer
Krista (Patton) Kramer became a spokesperson in 2000 and has presented 48 presentations reaching more than 1,000 people. Kristen has helped present a county foods leader training that included six...
Jana Patton
Jana Patton became a spokesperson in 2001 and has presented 42 presentations reaching more than 1,000 people. She has volunteered at the Kansas State Fair and served as a food leader in her 4-H club...
Jean Ann Troutt
Jean Ann Troutt has served as a spokesperson since 2005 and has volunteered at the Kansas State Fair, 3 I Show, Festival of Breads and has used Kansas Wheat Commission materials at the Satanta Arts...
Kathy Walsten
As a spokesperson since 2008, Kathy Walsten has been involved with the Festival of Breads including the national contest, which has been one of her greatest highlights. She enjoys meeting consumers...
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Jay Warner
Jay Warner is a dryland grain farmer in Central Kansas. He plants primarily wheat, as well as milo, soybeans and occasionally corn. A graduate of McPherson College of Kansas, he is married to Amy....