Wheat ambassadors selected

RITZVILLE - Two Davenport students are selected as the 2021 Washington Association of Wheat Growers ambassadors.

Tate Nonnemacher and Cadence Zellmer were selected after an initial written application process that included submitting a short introductory video.

Both are giving a speech at the upcoming Washington Association of Wheat Growers Annual Banquet on Dec. 1 in Spokane during the Tri-State Grain Growers Convention.

The seniors are judged on the quality of their presentations and awarded scholarships of $5,000 and $4,500 funded by the Washington Wheat Foundation.

Nonnemacher and Zellmer are to represent state wheat farmers at various civic and community events and participate in advocacy meetings with state agencies and legislators.

Nonnemacher is the son of Trea and Casey Nonnemacher. The Nonnemacher family operates a multi-generation wheat farm in Lincoln County.

In addition to farm activities, Nonnemacher is active in Future Farmers of America (FFA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, and football.

He has a passion for his breeding and market hog projects. He plans to study agronomy at a four-year university and maintain a rural lifestyle while pursuing a career in agriculture.

Zellmer is the daughter of Kyle and Kristin Zellmer. Their multi-generation family farm is in Lincoln County. She is active in farm operations and has a passion for agriculture.

She is captain of her soccer and softball teams, and demonstrates dedication to her community through acts of service, officials said.

Her leadership roles include serving as an officer in FFA and FBLA. She is a member of the National Honor Society.

Zellmer plans to become a registered nurse and focus on rural health care.