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Want to learn more about Farmer’s Hat Productions™ ? How to carry our products in your store? Get in touch today:

Call Toll-free: 1-877-388-1610
from Minneapolis/St Paul: 612-333-1610
Write to us: Farmer’s Hat Productions
P.O. Box 549
Wayzata, MN 55391
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Get to know us!
JoAnne Pastel

JoAnne Pastel
President, Founder, Co-Author
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JoAnne develops winning strategies for Farmer's Hat Productions, using her 20 years of sales, marketing and product training experience. She also co-authors the Bur Bur and Friends™ read-aloud book series.

JoAnne has worked with numerous community causes and education programs that benefit children, including serving on the advisory council for Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE). She has a Masters of International Management in Marketing from the University of St. Thomas.

Kakie Fitzsimmons

Kakie Fitzsimmons
Vice President, Founding Partner, Co-Author
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Kakie drives the marketing and branding efforts for Farmer's Hat Productions, with over 16 years of experience as a marketing and communications professional. As a co-author, she lends her creative voice to the Bur Bur and Friends™ book series. In the community, Kakie has worked extensively on children's causes, including La Oportunidad, a Latino nonprofit.

She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas, with a double major in Business Management and Communications.

Bill Dunlap

Bill Dunlap
Advisor, Founding Partner
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During his distinguished marketing career, Bill acted as Director of New Products for Proctor & Gamble, was Chairman and CEO of Campbell Mithun Advertising Agency for 20 years, and is currently a Strategic Partner of Petters Group Worldwide. He also served the Nixon Administration as the youngest Assistant Postmaster General in U.S. history. He is currently active in several children's charities.

Lindsay VanDeWeghe

Lindsay VanDeWeghe
Illustrator
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Lindsay is the up-and-coming young illustrator behind the Bur Bur and Friends™ series. Her work also appears in the book The Trendmaster’s Guide: Get a Jump on What Your Customer Wants Next, by Robyn Waters, former VP of Trends at Target. Lindsay is currently completing her degree in Graphic Design at the University of Wisconsin.

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Dial toll-free 1-877-388-1610 or send an email.