Mark Van Houten

WHERE SHOULD YOU BUY LAND IN KANSAS? If you’re looking for agricultural land in Kansas, but don’t know what parts of the state might be best suited to you, this article is for you. You may think of Kansas exclusively as a flat prairie state with golden wheat swaying gently in the breeze, but the … Read more

Part 1 of 3 in a series on Kansas Regions Western Kansas is dominated by High Plains land with a narrow band of Arkansas River Lowlands that follows the course of the Arkansas River. Western Kansas, despite having less annual rainfall than Eastern Kansas, is an extremely productive area of the state, with rich, fertile … Read more

Part 2 of 3 in a series on Kansas Regions Overview Kansas is a great place to buy land for farming and ranching, but not all the land in the state is the same. Six regions comprise the middle third of Kansas, four of which we will discuss here. The other two, a narrow band … Read more

Part 3 of 3 in a series on Kansas Regions Overview Location, Location, Location! Eastern Kansas boasts close proximity to Kansas City, which comes with several distinct advantages, including a major airport, more shopping and dining options, and closer access to a wider variety of jobs. A notable benefit you should note as you evaluate … Read more

The heart of America’s breadbasket Welcome to Kansas, the Sunflower State and heart of America’s breadbasket. This state is renowned for glorious prairies, rich soil, and beautiful skies. It’s a state full of sturdy, innovative people who are hardworking and productive. It’s a place “where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play,” … Read more