Barber County
 Located
in South Central Kansas and bordering Oklahoma, Barber County encompasses
more than 11,000 square miles.
Our grassland, with its rugged, scenic terrain known as the "Gyp Hills"
is the location of Ted Turner's buffalo ranch. The eastern half
of the county encompasses the population centers.
The people of Barber County are well educated and possess a strong work
ethic.
The economy is primarily agricultural and home to one of the largest
cow/calf operations in the state as well as many wheat farmers.
The northern part of the county has irrigated row crops.
Manufacturing in Barber County ranges from the large National Gypsum
Co., which mines gypsum and manufactures wallboard, to the many individual
entities that produce anything from ropes to oilfield products.
Local trucking companies offer extremely competitive back haul rates
for materials being shipped here.
Oil and gas production provides a vital part of our economy and we are
home to RSI, an international
leader in providing training and services for radio-frequency safety.
SCTelcom is
a high-end telecommunication service provider very committed to bringing
cutting edge technology to their customers. They have been in business
for over 50 years and are headquartered in the heart of Medicine Lodge’s
historic downtown district. SCTelcom provides phone, long distance,
and high speed internet services.
Barber County Development, Inc. (BCD) fosters economic viability and
encourages business development and growth in Barber County, Kansas.
January 15, 2008 Wind
Seminar Highlights |
Facilitate tax abatement under the Neighborhood Revitalization
Plan. (Application must be accepted before a project is
started.)