The Linn County News recently published some statistics on the effects of agriculture in Linn county. Agriculture touches the lives of everyone in Linn County, whether you are a producer or a consumer, providing a direct or indirect impact of over $170 million to the county in 2023.
Farming and beef cattle ranching, including feedlots and dual-purpose farming and ranching are also the leaders in employment for Linn County at 1,091 jobs related to agriculture reported in the past year.
According to the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Annual Economic Contribution Report for 2023, Linn County agriculture directly contributes $142.6 million in output from agriculture and food products, another $21.6 million indirectly from farms and agricultural businesses purchasing inputs and services from supporting industries within the county. There is also an added $7.4 million from those in ag-related jobs spending wages on goods and services within Linn County.
