Sparke Agency, Farm Bureau Financial Services - Samantha Smith

10/17/2026

🎄💛 JAY'S HOLIDAY OF HOPE IS BACK — AND NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 💛🎄

The holidays should be filled with joy — but for families navigating a Pediatric cancer diagnosis, the season can feel overwhelming. Jay's Holiday of Hope exists to make sure no family faces the holidays alone.

Here's how it works:

💛 Anyone can nominate a child and their family — and parents are welcome to nominate their own!

🎁 Once nominations close, generous community donors "adopt" a family for the holiday season — making sure every child receives gifts, every sibling feels seen, and every parent feels a little extra holiday joy.

🎄💛 Nominations are open NOW through November 8th.

To be eligible, the child must be currently in active treatment or no more than 12 months post-treatment at Children's Mercy Hospital, Wesley Children's Hospital, or Cotton O'Neil Pediatric cancer Clinic.

💛 Nominate a family today!
👉 https://www.babyjayslegacy.org/jays-holiday-of-hope.html

Together, we can ease the weight of the season and remind these families they are not alone. 🎄💛

10/17/2026

09/29/2026

🚗 If your or your kid can identify a car by the sound of the engine… this post is for you.

Okay, car enthusiasts. And parents of little car-obsessed boys and girls. You do NOT want to miss this one.

You may have talked to Sam on the phone, had her greet you when you walked into our office, or gotten to know her over the years. What you may not know is that Sam's family has been putting on this car show for years!

And this year, it's bigger and better than ever.
We're pretty excited to be a sponsor and honored to support an event that gives back to the Combat Air Museum right here in Topeka.

📍 Forbes Field
7016 SE Forbes Avenue
Topeka, KS 66619

So grab the kids, bring your fellow car people, and come check out some seriously cool cars. It's one of those local events that's worth the short trip from Lawrence.
AND YES… THE CAR CALENDARS ARE COMING BACK. 😂

Our 2027 calendars are ordered and should be here in just a few weeks. If you know, you know… they go FAST.
Want one? Email Maggie at [email protected] to claim yours before they're gone! https://livesocial.seismic.com/aCnX4h

09/15/2026

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09/15/2026

Ah, Sam... Sam is the best. If you've spent even 5 minutes with her, you can feel how genuine and caring she is.

Sam knows how important it is to take the time to educate clients, friends, and family about the importance of life insurance. She takes the time to ask questions... and educate, not sell. She truly wants what's BEST for the people around her.

So what's HER life insurance "why"?
Her husband. ❤️

09/03/2026

Congrats to Ryan Sparke and Sparke Agency, Farm Bureau Financial Services team for the WINS at Best of Lawrence Bash 2026! Our clients, friends and family are the best, thanks for the votes! 😃🥰😍

09/01/2026

Check this out!

**Introducing the NEW Protein Pantry County Member Benefit! 🥩🐖

This benefit is for PAID, ACTIVE Douglas County Farm Bureau members only. Membership will be checked prior to distribution.

Your Douglas County Farm Bureau membership does more than connect you to agriculture — now it can help put local, farm-fresh protein on your family's table!

We are excited to introduce the Protein Pantry Member Benefit, a new benefit made possible through your Douglas County Farm Bureau membership. This program features locally raised beef and pork purchased directly from the Douglas County Fair, helping us support local agricultural families while bringing high-quality, farm-fresh protein back to our members.

🌾 Why Farm-Fresh Protein?

Locally raised beef and pork can be a delicious and nutritious part of a balanced diet while also helping strengthen the agricultural community right here at home.

Benefits include:

🥩 Provides natural nutrients that support a healthy, balanced diet.
🌱 Supports local agriculture by keeping dollars and opportunities within our local farming community.
❤️ Provides healthy fats as part of a nutritious, well-balanced meal.
🚜 Connects your family to local agriculture and the hardworking families who raise the food we enjoy.

🍽️ THIS BENEFIT IS FOR ALL MEMBERS!

Whether you are a member who could use a little extra help putting protein on the table OR you are a member who simply wants to enjoy locally raised, farm-fresh beef and pork — this benefit is for YOU!

This is one more way your membership works for you and your family.

⭐ Turn Your Membership Fee Into a Healthy Meal for Your Family! ⭐

To participate:

-You MUST be a paid, active Douglas County Farm Bureau member.
-All memberships will be verified prior to distribution.
-To set up a time to visit the Protein Pantry, email Jacqui Folks at [email protected]. You cannot comment here.
-Please include “Protein Pantry Benefit” in the subject line of your email. This is ensuring your email does not get lost in the shuffle.

We have a limited supply so act now!

Your membership matters. Your membership gives back. And now, your membership can help put local protein on your family's table!

Thank you for being a valued member of Douglas County Farm Bureau!

08/27/2026

We have some fun news to share about one of our upcoming events for September, which is Pediatric cancer Awareness Month!! 💛🎗️

BabyJay’s Legacy of Hope is teaming up with the amazing team at Main St Scoops and Sweets in Eudora, KS for a very special fundraiser event — and it is going to be SO much fun!

🍦 BabyJay’s Legacy of Hope Dips for Tips 🍦

📅 Saturday, September 19th
🕒 5:00 PM — 9:00 PM
📍 Main St. Scoops and Sweets — 714 Main St., Eudora, KS

Join us for an evening of ice cream, community, and making a real difference for Pediatric cancer families! We will have some very special guest scoopers helping dish out the fun and raise funds to help provide direct financial support to families that have a child battling Pediatric cancer. 💛

And the timing could not be more perfect — September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! What better way to show up for these precious children and their families than with a scoop of your favorite ice cream?!

Every tip, every scoop, and every visit to Main St. Scoops and Sweets that evening goes toward supporting the Pediatric cancer families that BabyJay’s Legacy of Hope walks alongside every single day. 💛

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come help us make a difference — one scoop at a time! 🍦💛

👉 RSVP to the event page so you don’t miss a single update:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1084839577388325

Share this post and help us spread the word — the more people who show up the bigger the impact for these amazing families! 💛✨

08/26/2026

EDIT: Our phones are back up and working!

‼️‼️ OUR PHONES AND INTERNET ARE DOWN ‼️‼️

We are working to get everything back up and running as soon as possible! If you need immediate assistance, please call 866-399-3237.

08/19/2026

We’re proud to be recognized on the 2026 Ward’s 50® Life-Health list, reflecting our longstanding commitment to serving our client/members. https://www.fbfs.com/about-us/awards