Meet the YF&R Committee

District 1 - Brandon and Courtney Kerwin - Jackson County

Brandon and Courtney Kerwin farm in Jackson County, representing District 1. They raise corn, soybeans and have a cow calf operation. Brandon also has a commercial row crop spraying business to help local farmers manage weeds, insects, and fungi throughout the growing season. Courtney works off the farm as a dedicated 3rd grade school teacher in the Kaw Valley School District. Brandon serves on the Jackson County Farm Bureau Board as Vice President. Courtney and Brandon are expecting a baby boy in April of 2024, marking the 6th generation of Kerwin farmers. In their free time, Courtney enjoys reading books, baking and cooking and spending time with family. Brandon enjoys hunting waterfowl in the winter and spending time with family and friends.

District 2 - Todd Coen - Franklin County 

Todd Coen was born and raised in Franklin County, Kansas on a dairy operation. He studied Ag Economics at Kansas State University, graduating in 2014. Todd returned to Franklin County and now resides with his girlfriend, Sarah, outside of Ottawa. He has been involved in various areas of the agriculture industry including working for ag retailers and currently owning and operating a cow/calf herd.

District 3 - Austin and Crystal Moore – Woodson County

Austin and Crystal Moore farm in Woodson County with their 2 children, Kaelynne and McCoy. They represent District 3. Austic and Crystal both come from agricultural backgrounds. Austin owns and operates his own farm, as well as helping on the family farm; they are a cash crop and cow-calf operation. He also helps with the family business, Moore Propane. Additionally, Austin serves on the Woodson County Farm Bureau Board. Crystal works off the farm at GN Bank in Yates Center. She is also an active member on the Woodson County Fair Board. In their free time, they enjoy helping their children with their 4-H animals and watching them compete at livestock shows.

District 4 - Joseph and Theresa Neville - Sedgwick County

Joseph and Theresa live in western Sedgwick County, with their two children Nathaniel and Simon. They raise crops and cattle alongside Joseph’s mother and older sister. Joseph also sells seed for Beck’s Hybrids and enjoys helping farmers find the best product for them to succeed on their farm. Theresa works as an Occupational Therapist for the Wichita School District. Joseph just finished serving on the Sedgwick County Farm Bureau Board. In their spare time, they enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing cards, and being involved with their local parish.

District 5 - Chad and Megan Larson – Riley County

Chad and Megan Larson live near Randolph, Kansas and represent District 5. They primarily raise purebred Charolais cattle and work closely with Megan’s parents at Fink Beef Genetics where they sell bulls. Chad also has commercial cattle with his parents near McPherson. In addition to raising their own hay, Chad works alongside his father on a commercial haying operation. The Larsons have one daughter.

District 6 - Colin and Alissa Kirchhoff – Phillips County

Colin and Alissa Kirchhoff reside in rural Phillips County with their three young children: Louisa, Ingrid, and Augustin. Colin works as a Compliance Officer with Farmers National Bank and operates a small, dry land operation producing grain sorghum, wheat, corn, and soybeans. In addition to his row crop enterprise, he operates a direct-to-consumer Wagyu-cross meat business. Alissa owns and operates Black Dog Veterinary Services, a small animal, house-call practice. In their spare time, the Kirchhoffs enjoy giving back to their community through various boards, committees, and volunteer opportunities. Colin and Alissa are excited to represent District 6 on the State YF&R Committee.

District 7 - Billy and Brianna Milton – Stafford County

Billy and Brianna live and farm in Stafford County, and they represent District 7. They have three kids, Emerysn, William, and Brady. Both Billy and Brianna grew up on family farms and currently have a cow-calf operation, custom hay business, and raise wheat and soybeans. Billy farms full time on the family farm alongside his dad, while Brianna is an assistant after school program director. Both Billy and Brianna are on the local county fire department, with Billy being the assistant chief. Billy also serves on the Stafford County Farm Bureau Board.

District 8 - Fred and Megan Goossen - Gray County 

Fred and Megan Goossen live and farm in southern Gray County where they produce wheat, milo, corn, and soybeans. After college, Fred returned home full-time to scale his family’s fourth generation farm working alongside his father, Abe and brother, Jon. Megan was an elementary teacher but after having kids has stayed home to help on the family farm and raise the kids. Megan also serves on the local school board and Gray County Farm Bureau Board. In their free time, Fred and Megan enjoy spending time with their children and traveling to see family and friends when they aren’t busy farming or following kids’ activities.

District 9 - Caleb and Kylee Sipes – Stanton County

Caleb and Kylee Sipes live and farm in Manter, Kansas on Caleb’s family farm, and they represent District 9. They are the sixth generation on the farm, working alongside Caleb’s father, Jim. They raise wheat, grain sorghum and corn, and also sell wheat seed. Kylee teaches fourth grade English and Social Studies in Johnson. They both are graduates of West Texas A&M University. They enjoy traveling to see family and friends when they aren’t busy farming and teaching.

District 10 - Wyatt and Emily Mong - Gove County 

Wyatt and Emily Mong reside in rural Gove County and represent District 10. Wyatt owns and operates a custom square baling business as well as works for a local farmer. Emily is the agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor at Hoxie High School. Additionally, Emily serves on the Gove County Farm Bureau Board. In their spare time, they enjoy spending time outdoors, cooking, and playing card games. Wyatt and Emily are excited to serve District 10 on the State YF&R Committee!