Seeds of Knowledge
Kansas is the #1 U.S. producer of this crop, often called "amber waves of grain."
Wheat
Kansas ranks third in the U.S. for this type of livestock, with more than 6 million head statewide.
Cattle
About what percentage of Kansas land is used for agriculture?
90%
High quality soil from this river system, which runs through Cowley County, helps farmers increase crop production.
Arkansas River
How many people does the average Kansas farmer feed?
155 people
This crop, used for ethanol and livestock feed, is the second-largest crop grown in Kansas.
Corn
Livestock and livestock products make up about this percent of Kansas farm income.
Around 60%.
Kansas agriculture contributes $___ billion dollar annually to the state economy.
$70+ billion
This type of livestock operation is common in the Flint Hills of Cowley County - calves are born and raised on pasture before being sold.
Cow-calf operations
How many kernels of wheat is in a bushel?
(Hint: A bushel weighs 60 pounds.)
One million
Kansas leads the nation in production of this drought-tolerant grain, also known as milo.
Sorghum or grain sorghum
While small in number, this livestock provides both meat and wool in Kansas.
Sheep
Roughly how many acres of farmland are in Kansas?
46 million acres
How many dairy farms remain in Cowley County?
10
58 years old
This Kansas-grown oilseed crop is crushed into oil and meal, and is also fed to livestock.
Soybeans
Kansas ranks in the top 10 nationally for this livestock industry, producing over 2 million head per year?
Hog production
What percentage of Kansas farms are family-owned?
About 99%.
What is the average amount of rainfall a year in Cowley County?
35-36 inches
What famous cattle trail ran through Kansas, allowing the shipment of live cattle east to consumers?
Chisholm Trail
This bright yellow crop has a strong presence in Kansas and produces seeds used for oil and snacks.
Sunflowers
What three southwest Kansas towns make up the Golden Triangle of Meatpacking?
Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal
Around 58,000 farms.
Who is the largest agriculture employer in Cowley County?
Creekstone Farms
This famous stockyard borders both Kansas and Missouri and is best known for hosting the American Royal livestock show before closing in 1991.
Kansas City Stockyards