Agriculture in the Classroom: Our Mission!
To cultivate agricultural literacy among Ellis County students through engaging and hands-on learning experiences, building a foundational knowledge of food systems, natural resources, and the diverse careers within agriculture.
We are thrilled to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity for children to explore the fascinating world of agriculture from all angles. From production agriculture to the exciting business and marketing side, we are passionate about educating children on where their food comes from.
Kayler (Getz) Wiebke
Kayler grew up immersed in agriculture in western Kansas, where she developed a deep appreciation for rural life and the hard work it takes to sustain it. She attended Fort Hays State University, where she furthered her knowledge and passion for the agricultural industry. During her time in college, she served as an Ellis County Farm Bureau intern. Today, she is proud to return to Ellis County Farm Bureau as the County Coordinator, excited to serve the local community, support farm families, and help advance the mission of agriculture in the region she calls home.
Emmie Stallman
Emmie serves as the Ag in the Classroom Coordinator for Ellis County Farm Bureau. She is currently double-majoring in Agricultural Business and Agricultural Communications at Fort Hays State University. Originally from Hutchinson, Kansas, Emmie developed a strong passion for agriculture through her involvement in 4-H and FFA. In her role, she enjoys helping students understand where their food comes from and building meaningful connections between agriculture and everyday life.
Logan Leiker
Ag Ambassador
Logan lives in Hays, where he has grown up on the family farm. He assists on the family farm by caring for the cow-calf pairs and crops. Logan is currently serving as the Hays High FFA Chapter President and is also involved in 4-H, Cross Country, and Track. He plans to attend Kansas State University next year to study Milling Science and Management. He is looking forward to serving Ellis County Farm Bureau this coming year.
Jorja Stremel
Ag Ambassador
Jorja is a high school junior from south of Hays, where she grew up on a rural farm. Active in both her school and agricultural community, she shows cattle through 4-H, plays tennis, and is a member of the Hays FFA chapter. After high school, Jorja plans to attend Kansas State University to continue following her passion for livestock and the outdoors.
How it works...
Ellis County Farm Bureau strives to create an efficient and effective learning environment for you and your students! These are "on your own" learning packets that can be done at your speed, perfect to fill gaps in the classroom. To locate the lessons hover on "Ag in the Classroom" at the top of the page and select your specific age level.
Each grade will have learning modules to cover throughout the year. We will shuffle them around every year so they will change. Please reach out to Kayler or Emmie with any questions.
Contact:
Emmie Stallman: Ellis Co. Farm Bureau Intern & Ag in the Classroom Coordinator
Kayler Wiebke: Ellis Co. Farm Bureau County Services Coordinator
Cell: 620.728.9591
Office: 785.639.4988