Economic Impact of Agriculture

A large portion of Pottawatomie County, KS, is rural, and our county thrives largely on agricultural resources. In fact, around 75% of Pottawtaomie County land is classified by the KSDA as farmland. From the focus of our economic development corporation, agricultural and related industries also are highly represented in our Pottawatomie County, KS, target industries, and fostering agricultural industry growth is one of our top priorities.

To help provide additional insight on agriculture in Pottawatomie County, KS, and the greater Manhattan area, we’ve collected a list of sources for data and information on Kansas and Pottawatomie County farms. For more information on Pottawatomie County industries, agricultural resources, and local or Kansas economic development incentives and resources, just reach out to our team.

Kansas State Agriculture Industry Information

The following links provide insights as to Kansas state livestock inventories, crop yields and production, and other related information:

Additionally, the following links are useful for agricultural businesses operating in Kansas:

Pottawatomie County, KS, Farm and Livestock Statistics

Over 750 farms are located here in Pottawatomie County, totalling up to over 406,000 acres of farmland right within our county. These farms sell on average around $130,960 in products (based on the 2017 Census of Agriculture), and are an average of 525 acres in size. For context, the total acreage of Pottawatomie County is over 537,600 acres (840 square miles), so around 75% of Pottawatomie County land is classified as farmland!

Pottawatomie County Agricultural Contributions

KSDA data for Pottawtaomie County, including the county 2022 Economic Contributions report, provides a great deal of information on the impact of agriculture on our county’s economy, as well as the agricultural outputs produced here. See the contributions report below for detailed 2022 Pottawatomie County, KS, agricultural data:

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Kansas State Agriculture Industry Resources Near Pottawatomie County, KS

Located within the western portion of the larger Kansas City Animal Science corridor, agricultural industries in Pottawatomie county and the Greater Manhattan region benefit greatly from nearby agricultural resources, including those at Kansas State University. In addition, the nearby USDA Center for Grain and Animal Health Research and the Kansas Wheat Commission provide exceptional collaboration opportunities for agricultural industry leaders. 

Access Resources for Agricultural Companies in Pottawatomie County, KS

Want to learn more about starting or expanding your agricultural business into Pottawatomie County? The PCEDC is here to help answer your questions and get you connected with the resources you need to thrive — just contact us.