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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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…
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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…
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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Betty Bunck
Betty Bunck became a spokesperson after serving on the Kansas Wheat Commission.
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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Donna Keyser
Donna Keyser has represented Kansas Wheat at the National Ag Day Pizza Party, Day on the Farm at Cico Park and…
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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.…
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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…
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