Prairie Prophecy documentary screening and panel discussion - The Land Institute

The Ellen Theatre in Bozeman, Montana is hosting a screening of the Prairie Prophecy documentary on April 18, 2026 to explore the life and life’s work of The Land Institute’s co-founder, Wes Jackson. This film highlights Jackson’s “natural systems agriculture” framework, which forms the backbone of the organization’s work to pursue a perennial agriculture transformation.

Stay tuned for additional information on the expert panel discussion that will follow the film screening.

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