Kansas Ag Heroes was established as a way to recognize those in the agriculture industry who have gone above and beyond to serve others and better their community.

KDA leadership reviewed each nomination and recognized a select number of agriculture heroes during the Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth in August.

2023 Ag Heroes

Thank you, Kansas Ag Heroes!

• Dr. Steven Blythe
• Chad Bontrager
• Teresa Brandenburg
• Steve Duell Family
• Dan Nevius
• Ron Suppes
• Honorable Mention - 2023

2022 Ag Heroes

Thank you, Kansas Ag Heroes!

• Doug Keesling
• Troy Strickler
• Daniel Rauchholz & Mike Bergmeier
• Donna Pearson McClish
• Wildfire Response & Recovery
• Honorable Mention - 2022

2021 Ag Heroes

Thank you, Kansas Ag Heroes!

• Alice Mannette
• Greg Mick
• Jaimie Needham
• Rev. Doreen Rice
• Jacob Thomas
• Honorable Mention - 2021

2020 Ag Heroes

Thank you, Kansas Ag Heroes!

• Dr. Fadi Aramouni
• Dan Biedenbender
• Randy Bunnel
• Matt Case - Farmers Coop
• Andrea DeJesus - A & H Farms
• Jason Elliott
• Gaeddert Farms Sweet Corn
• Ashley Goss - KDHE
• Keri Harris
• Haskell County 4-H Ambassadors
• K-State Hal Ross Flour Mill and Kansas Wheat
• Kansas State University Hal Ross Flour Mill
• Hayes Kelman - Boot Hill Distillery
• Richard Little
• Dave Lorson
• Rick McNary - Shop Kansas Farms
• Bob Morando - Farmer Direct Foods
• Musil Farms Inc.
• Mark Pringle
• Stephanie Smith - USD 383
• Scott Thellman - Juniper Hills Farm
• Scott Thellman

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