The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) is committed to providing support and assistance to Kansas farms, ranches and agribusinesses through the implementation of 12 new business licensing guides.

KDA works to encourage farms, ranches and other agriculture businesses to expand in or relocate to Kansas. In an effort to reduce uncertainty regarding the regulatory and licensing process in Kansas, the KDA Agriculture Advocacy, Marketing and Outreach team developed 12 new business licensing guides to assist business developers build and operate successful businesses.

“KDA is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas,” said Secretary of Agriculture Dale Rodman. “While it is important for businesses to follow the rules of doing business in the state, at KDA we want to assist Kansans and help them succeed. These licensing guides will provide clarity and reduce the amount of time it takes to navigate the regulatory environment of doing business in Kansas.”

Specific business licensing guides for commercial kitchens, dairy farms, dairy processing facilities, farms and ranches, feedlots, food processors, grocery stores, home kitchens for retail, meat or poultry processing facilities, restaurants, pet animal businesses and swine farms are available for those looking to start up these types of businesses. The marketing team is currently developing additional guides for other business types.

For more complete information and access to the 12 new business licensing guides, please visit http://agriculture.ks.gov/licensingguide.