Governor Laura Kelly has declared March 19 as Kansas Agriculture Trade Day, in recognition of the enormous contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers, and communities. Kansas Agriculture Trade Day honors Kansas’ farmers, ranchers, and related agricultural businesses and the role they play in feeding the globe.
Kansas’ agricultural producers are among the most productive in the world and play a vital role in food security both here and abroad. Agriculture is a central driver of the Kansas economy, with the state ranking among the top producers of sorghum, wheat and beef cattle.
Governor Kelly described the unique contribution that international trade in agriculture plays in the state in the text of the declaration, noting that “Kansas farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses contribute to international trade through innovation, sustainability and commitment to high quality agricultural products.”
Kansas exported over $4.75 billion in agricultural products to 94 countries in 2024, ranking 8th in the U.S. for agricultural exports. The top destinations for Kansas exports are Mexico, Japan, China, Canada and South Korea.
In honor of Kansas Agriculture Trade Day, Kansans are encouraged to visit agriculture.ks.gov/
