Kansas Ag Heroes

Agriculture is the heartbeat of the Big First District. Each month, I highlight the life and work of Kansas ag heroes – the people who make our state the pilot light of America and who inspire me to continue fighting for Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. 

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2025 Kansas Ag Heroes of the Month

July 2025  Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Craig Polson

June 2025Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Lisa Schemm

May 2025 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Will Stutterheim

April 2025  Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Andrea DeJesus

March 2025 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Dr. Tera Barnhardt

February 2025 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Kansas FFA State Board

January 2025 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Kevin Harris 

2024 Kansas Ag Heroes of the Month

October 2024 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Laura and Ryan Haffner

September 2024 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Kelly Sipes 

August 2024 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Jeremiah Nicholson

July 2024 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Lance Rezac 

February 2024 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: The Butenhoffs

January 2024 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Brent Rogers

2023 Kansas Ag Heroes of the Month

December 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Springhill Herefords

November 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Dick Gehring

October 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: The Langlois Family

September 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Karl Dawn Hobbs Stover

August 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: The Short Family

July 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Amy France

June 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Splitter Farms

May 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Justin Knopf

April 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: The Millershaski Family

March 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Andy McCurry

February 2023 Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Hoeme Family Farm and Ranch

January 2023Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: SAVE Farm