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Farming in Kansas

Regional guidance, not a property assessment. Reviewed crop guidance for Kansas is not published yet. Choose a county for local referrals and listings.

Local help

County offices are best found through each agency's locator. Our directory is curated, not a complete list of local providers. All Kansas resources

  • K-State Research and ExtensionKansas

    Kansas's land-grant Research and Extension network, with offices across the state. It also operates the K-State soil testing lab used by many Kansas farmers.

    Cooperative ExtensionServes: Statewide (Kansas)Find a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • K-State Soil Testing LabKansas

    The K-State Research and Extension lab that analyzes soil, plant, forage, grain, lime and water samples. It is a not-for-profit service used by farmers and homeowners.

    Tests listed by the lab: soil analysis (commonly pH, phosphorus, potassium, nitrate and organic matter), lime analysis, plant, forage and grain analysis, water analysis, leaf analysis

    Submitting samples: Customers download the form for their tests, collect the sample, prepare a shipping label (the lab links to a UPS label tool) and ship it. Online payment is offered.

    Sampling and submission instructions

    Soil and plant testing labsServes: Kansas (open to farmers, homeowners and researchers)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • NACD Conservation District DirectoryNationwide

    National Association of Conservation Districts directory page with a way to find your local conservation district. Districts are local groups that often work with landowners and NRCS on soil, water and conservation questions.

    Soil and conservationServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher CoordinatorsNationwide

    List of state coordinators who help new farmers and ranchers find USDA programs. The page asks you to reach out with details such as the location of your operation, so have a county or parcel in mind.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • USDA Service CentersNationwide

    Farmers.gov explains what a USDA Service Center is and how to get started there. Service centers are where a buyer or new farmer can reach Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development staff.

    USDA offices and programsServes: NationwideFind a local officeVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • K-State AgManager: Custom Rates SurveyKansas

    Kansas State University Department of Agricultural Economics page on its custom rates survey. Another reference for custom hire costs and terms.

    Equipment, rental and custom hireServes: KansasVerified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

  • K-State AgManager: MachineryKansas

    Kansas State University's machinery section, collecting papers and tools on machinery economics and custom rates. A technical Extension source for equipment decisions.

    Equipment, rental and custom hireServes: Kansas (concepts apply widely)Verified Oct 30, 2026 (source)Report a correction

Counties in Kansas

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