Let’s Grow together
Meet JoEllyn Argabright
Executive Director of the Grass Roots Institute of Kansas, lives in Rawlins County with her husband and two children. They love raising their kids on his family farm and ranch. Jo holds a Masters of Science in Gerontology and dual Bachelor's in Human Nutrition and Dietetics. “Jo” owns and operates the local garden center and floral shop, as well as a pumpkin patch located just outside of Atwood.
Meet Wendy Schmidt
I am a locally born and grown resident who has a strong desire to help this community continue to thrive and grow. I work locally as a sales agronomist and my husband farms/ranches with his dad on a multi-generational farm where we reside and raise our 3 children. Working hand in hand with our local farmers and ranchers is near and dear to my heart as I see firsthand the sacrifice that goes into bringing food from the field to our table. Raising our children to know and understand the importance of what food they eat and where it comes from is of high importance to us. The Grass Roots Institute is the perfect addition to this process as we streamline the field to table process with healthy, locally grown goods. I enjoy being a part of an organization that creates a safe, efficient place for local individuals to share their creations with eager buyers.
