New Roots – Growing a movement from the ground down

Prairie Festival returns to our home at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas. Join us to deepen knowledge, nurture relationships, and strengthen our resilience. Together, we will catalyze a diverse perennial future within limits.

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Tue, Oct 21, 2025 10:00 am PST - 2:00 pm PST

Davis, California, USA

UC Davis Kernza® Brew Day

The UC Davis Brewing Lab is hosting a brew day centered around Kernza® perennial grain for those interested in using alternative and sustainable grains in the brewing industry to advance regenerative practices. The Brewing Lab will host two separate events at the UC Davis Pilot Brewery, where participants will get to brew with and taste […]

Brandon Schlautman, perennial legumes researcher at The Land Institute

Fri, Dec 12, 2025 3:10 pm CST - 4:00 pm CST

Ames, Iowa, USA

Iowa Nutrient Research Center Water Quality Seminar

Brandon Schlautman, Lead Scientist in the Perennial Legumes program at The Land Institute, will participate in the Iowa Nutrient Research Center’s 2025 Water Quality Seminar series in a talk titled “Valley of Death is Easier with Partners,” which will cover the benefits of collaborative research and transdisciplinary teams for developing perennial cropping systems in the […]

Fri, Sep 25, 2026 - Sun, Sep 27, 2026

Salina, Kansas, USA

Prairie Festival 2026

Save the date for Prairie Festival 2026, when we’ll celebrate The Land Institute’s 50th anniversary. Fill out the form below, and we’ll include you in future updates from The Land Institute, including Prairie Festival communications.