Kansas Country Seeking Tyson Facility

Sedgwick (saidj-wick) County Kansas is attempting to persuade Tyson Foods into building a proposed $320 million chicken complex in the Wichita, Kansas, area. A letter by the county commissioners says the county is “ready to collaborate” on a partnership with Tyson, according to the Wichita Eagle newspaper. The letter touted the county’s land mass, transportation system and agricultural framework to support the Tyson facilities. Also signed by the county manager and assistant Wichita city manager, the letter reportedly was sent about one month before a community meeting was held to discuss the project and potential concerns. Other Kansas counties mentioned to be in the running are Cloud and Montgomery counties, after Leavenworth County rescinded plans for $500 million in revenue bonds to support building the plant.