Views From the Field Episodes
Dr. Zak Ratajczak, Associate Professor of Biology at K-State, explains his research into prairie ecosystems and how bison affect the prairie's response to climate change and drought.
Data centers are a topic on a lot of our minds and the subject of many contentious conversations. Join KRC and our special guests, Lindsay Hamilton Program Director at Climate Energy Project and Ty Gorman Sr. Campaign Organizing Strategist for Beyond Coal at Sierra Club, as we discuss the state of data centers in Kansas and how community members may engage their local representatives.
How do beginning farmers and ranchers and non-operator landowners work to manage agricultural land? Join Kansas Rural Center in a discussion with Claire Wineman to learn about her Master’s research which focused on creating trusting relationships for farm transfer.
We also discuss KRC’s current Farm Transfer Learning Circle which started in June, and the work being done to connect farmers who are looking to transition their land or operations to future sustainable stewards.
Kansas Rural Center is working to support those who are developing or interested in developing food hubs across Kansas. Our first discussion will be May 14, 2026 during our monthly Views from the Field. Join us to learn more about Food Hub development in Kansas.
This is a recording of KRC's monthly "Views From the Field" webinar held on Thursday, March 12th. In this, you will learn about windbreaks, riparian forest buffers, forest farming, alley cropping, and silvopasture. You will also hear from farmers who have implemented some of these practices. Presenters included: Kelsi Stubblefield, University of MO Center for Agroforestry Thad Rhodes, Kansas Forest Service Amanda Lindahl, Chapman KS Grower Emily Wright, Three Creeks Produce