“I know it’s important to the state, and Lawrence has a lot of other things spurring the economy. But absolutely it’s important.”

— Susan Sanford, housewife, Topeka

“Very. We depend on the farmer, and we need the crops. I was raised on a farm.”

— Darlene Summerour, teacher, Shawnee

“It’s reasonably important. Agriculture is our roots.”

— Anne Stauffer, retired, Topeka

“I’m from Shawnee County, but I think it’s important here. The farmer’s market here is fabulous.”

— Connie Goodrich, retired, Auburn