Kansas Department of Ag releases updated economic impact reports

Garden City, KS(westernkansasnews.com) The Kansas Department of Agriculture their 2017 Agricultural Economic Impact Reports by County.

In the 65 sectors of Kansas agriculture that were recognized for this data compilation, the total economic output is nearly $68 billion. Agriculture also supports more than 246,000 jobs statewide.

The 22 sectors in Finney County have a total direct output of approximately $2.29 billion and support 4,031.9 jobs.

The 21 sectors in Ford County have a total direct output of approximately $4.72 billion and support 6,739.6 jobs.

Scott County featured 17 sectors that have a total direct output of approximately $722.2 million and support 632.2 jobs.

For the full report on all Kansas counties click here.