WHEAT PRODUCERS
On average, Kansas produces more wheat than any other state, accounting
for nearly 20 percent of total domestic production. In 2005, the wheat
industry generated 198,370 jobs nationwide. The total impact of the
industry on the U.S. economy was $20.6 billion.
Kansas has about 63,000 farmers, including almost 3,800 women farmers. About 28,500 farmers grow wheat. (Source: Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service) Of the state’s 63,000 farmers, about 28,500 grow wheat.
Wheat accounts for an average economic impact to Kansas of nearly $2 billion annually.
Kansas has about 63,000 farmers, including almost 3,800 women farmers. About 28,500 farmers grow wheat. (Source: Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service) Of the state’s 63,000 farmers, about 28,500 grow wheat.
Wheat accounts for an average economic impact to Kansas of nearly $2 billion annually.
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