Tyson Plant Opposition Grows

Kansas Town's Residents Say Chicken Plant Would Change Community

Todd Neeley
By  Todd Neeley , DTN Staff Reporter
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Northeast Kansas rancher Kirk Sours is concerned a proposed Tyson chicken plant near Tonganoxie, Kansas, could hurt his rural community. (Photo courtesy of Kirk Sours)
Northeast Kansas rancher Kirk Sours is concerned a proposed Tyson chicken plant near Tonganoxie, Kansas, could hurt his rural community. (Photo courtesy of Kirk Sours)
Tyson Foods has announced plans to build a chicken-processing plant that would create markets for chicken and grain, while creating 1,600 new jobs near Tonganoxie, Kansas. But many members of the community are opposed to the project.

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Todd Neeley

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