Gov Laura Kelly celebrates Kansas agriculture

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly proclaimed March “Kansas Agriculture Month” March 28 at JET Produce and Meats, a family-owned farm in Leavenworth, Kan. “Farmers and ranchers have a partner in my administration — not just in March, but year-round,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “I am forever grateful to the hardworking women and men in the ag industry for fueling our economy and feeding the world.” Agriculture contributes nearly $80 billion to the Kansas economy and contributes nearly 240,000 jobs — 12% of the state’s workforce. In 2022, Kansas produced more than $5 billion in agricultural exports, the most in state history.…