Ruth Zimmerman is indeed “the farmer’s wife!” She and her husband Steve, along with their five children, have owned and operated a pumpkin farm in rural Kansas for over 20 years. E...view moreRuth Zimmerman is indeed “the farmer’s wife!” She and her husband Steve, along with their five children, have owned and operated a pumpkin farm in rural Kansas for over 20 years. Even though Rigby is a fictional character, the book is based upon true events that take place at Hickory Creek Farm every fall.view less