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• Johnson County saw a 7% decrease in the number of farms between the years of 2002
– 2007. Total land in farms decreased by 23%, and the average size of farms
decreased by 17% (see Table 3.8). With the decrease in agricultural land comes a
decrease in agricultural infestation. However, domesticated plants are still at risk, which
include nurseries, and landscapes in residential and commercial areas.
Table 3.7. Johnson County Agricultural Land, 2002 – 2007
Farms 2007 2002 % Change
Number of farms 610 659 (7)
Land in farms 114,202 acres 148,606 acres (23) acres
Average Size of Farm 187 acres 226 acres (17) acres
Source: USDA, 2007 Census of Agriculture, www.agcensus.usda.gov
• According to the USDA, Leavenworth County has 1,203 farms, ranking it in the top 10
counties in Kansas. While the amount of land used for agricultural purposes decrease
between the years 2002 – 2007, the number of farms increased, which lends itself to a
higher risk of crop or animal infestation.
• Table 3.8. Leavenworth County Agricultural Land, 2002 - 2007
Farms 2007 2002 % Change
Number of farms 1203 1094 10
Land in farms 194,854 acres 197,168 acres (1)
Average Size of Farm 162 acres 180 acres (10)
Source: USDA, 2007 Census of Agriculture, www.agcensus.usda.gov
• Wyandotte County saw an increase of farms by 19% between the years 2002 – 2007.
The amount of land in farms increased by 31%. This statistically raises the potential for
agricultural infestation in the county.
Table 3.9. Wyandotte County Agricultural Land, 2002 - 2007
Farms 2007 2002 % Change
Number of farms 191 161 19
Land in farms 18,107 acres 13,804 acres 31 acres
Average Size of Farm 95 acres 86 acres 10 acres
Source: USDA, 2007 Census of Agriculture, www.agcensus.usda.gov
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