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 The Whole Family Could Spend An Entire Day Having A Blast At Pinstripes In Kansas The Breathtaking Scenic Drive Through Kansas That Runs Through The State's Agricultural Region With A Sprawling Play Area, This Incredible Restaurant In Kansas Is Perfect For Families 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 Spend The Night In An Airbnb That's Inside An Old Jail In Kansas Everyone In Kansas Should Check Out These 12 Tourist Attractions, According To Locals The Massive Burgers At The Burger Stand At The Casbah In Kansas Will Leave You Satisfied You'll Never Look At Donuts The Same Way After Trying Mr. D's Donut Shop In Kansas Here Are The Top 15 States In America For A Summer Road Trip, According To OnlyInYourState Readers Hand-Picked: 12 Mother's Day Gifts For Moms Who Love To Travel Places To Stay Near Caesars Superdome In New Orleans, Louisiana Places To Stay Near Lucas Oil Stadium In Indianapolis, Indiana