Kansas Kansas Is Number One At All Of These Things By Annie | Published March 13, 2016 × Annie Author Annie is a freelance writer, content editor, and marketing whiz with a background in broadcasting and a passion for chicken nachos. More by this Author Kansas is the #1 state in the country, so it makes sense that we are also number one at: 1. Feeding the world by producing large amounts of... Flickr/Windell Oskay 2. ...wheat... Flickr/Rich Minear Advertisement 3. ...sunflowers... Flickr/Gina Collecchia Advertisement 4. ...and livestock. Flickr/David DeHetre 5. College sports... Flickr/Newman University Wichita, KU, K-State... they're all good! 6. ...and secondary education in general. Flickr/Patrick Emerson 7. Dealing with obnoxious pop culture references. Flickr/Mraz Center for the Performing Arts Related Stories Escape To The Countryside When You Stay At This Rural Airbnb In Kansas Discover Authentic African Eats At African Dream Cuisine In Kansas Did You Know Kansas Is Home To The World's Largest Ball Of Twine? 8. Making BBQ. Flickr/Adam Kuban Advertisement 9. Offering affordable housing. Flickr/American Advisors Group According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living in Kansas is well below the national average. 10. Winning baseball games. Flickr/Brian Whitmarsh Sure they play in Missouri, but the KANSAS City Royals are KANSAS's team! 11. Inventing necessities. Flickr/Jeremy Brooks ICEE's, Pizza Hut, the helicopter... ALL invented in the Sunflower State! 12. Sunrises... Flickr/Patrick Emerson 13. ...sunsets... Flickr/Phil Sanders Advertisement 14. ...and breathtaking storms. Flickr/Lane Pearman What else is Kansas the best at? OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Want more Kansas in your inbox? Get the latest on things to see, do, and eat around Kansas! spinner Thank you! You'll receive your first newsletter soon! An error occured. Subscribe Related Articles This Speakeasy Hidden In The Basement Of An Old Theater In Kansas Is Perfect For A Date Night There's A Zen-Themed Vrbo In Kansas And It's Just Like Spending The Night At The Beach 6 Waterfront Retreats In Kansas That Are Perfect For Warm Weather Adventures The Incredible Flower Road Trip Through Kansas Is The Ultimate Spring Adventure Here Are Our 13 Favorite Eco-Friendly Travel Items To Celebrate Earth Day Here Are The 14 Most Unique Beaches In The United States The 8 U.S. Properties On Vrbo's 2024 Vacation Home Of The Year List Are As Dreamy As Can Be 12 Airbnbs That Are Available To Rent For The 2024 Indianapolis 500