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The Big First District

In the Big First District of Kansas, you will find the farmers, ranchers, feedlot managers, nutritionists, ethanol producers, ag lenders, and agribusiness owners who feed, fuel, and clothe the world. The District contains 60,000 farms, 76 hospitals, and 83,600 miles of roads. It is the 11th largest district in the country, comprising 60 of the 105 counties in Kansas, and 41,000 U.S. military veterans, our country’s bravest men and women, call the district home.

Facts about the Big First District:

  • 1st in cattle and calves' production.
  • 3rd largest agriculture production district in the country.
  • 6th in grains, oilseeds, dry seeds, and dry beans.
  • Agriculture is the largest economic driver in Kansas with nearly a 70-billion-dollar impact.
  • 87.5% of Kansas is farmlands (crops and rangeland) at nearly 46 million acres.
  • Kansas exports agricultural products to over 96 countries around the world.

State Universities in the Big First District:

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If you are looking for our District Office contact information, you can view our Offices page. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our office.

If you are interested in browsing district-specific population statistics, you can look up Census data for the 1st District.