Реферат: Ford County Kansas Essay Research Paper FORD

of the Plains College offers 26 four-year degree programs for literally

thousands of careers. With medical campuses in Wichita and Topeaka, St.

Mary’s provides young minds with highly acclaimed academic programs and

a personal, small-city touch.

Ford County is the center of a large area that produces hard winter

wheat and grain sorghum. The principal market for the grain produced in

the southwestern part of the state is Dodge City. Other crops harvested are

oats, barley, rye, corn, and alfalfa. In Ford County more than 69% of the

total income is derived from the sale of livestock, and livestock raised in the

County, but sheep and hogs are also important. EXCEL, a beef packing

plant was constructed in 1979 employing over 1500 people. Hy Plains Beef

just completed an expansion on their facility.

So, I hope you have learned about Dodge City and Ford County. And

about how fascinating and historical they really are.