Kernel Talks: Community Voices from Prairie Festival 2026 - The Land Institute

Several Kansas voices highlight their work in sustainable agriculture, local food systems, energy transitions, rural economic empowerment, culture and the arts, and conservation at Prairie Festival 2026.

Featured participants:

JohnElla Holmes of the Kansas Black Farmers Association
Melinda Williamson of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation & Kansas Alliance for Tribal Community Health
Sheila Kjellberg of Saline County Food Action Community Team
Kara Walker of Kansas Farmers Union & Homegrown Prosperity
Taiomah Rutledge of Warclan Collective
Matt Regier of School for Rural Culture & Creativity
Jackie Keller of Kansas Rural Center
Christina Haswood of Climate & Energy Project and the Douglas County Indigenous Food System Study
Zack Pistoras of the Sierra Club of Kansas
Max McCoy of the Kansas Reflector

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