Kansas Rural Center

Based in Wichita, Kansas Rural Center is a community organization working on the health of rural land and its people. Its work includes research, education and advocacy related to food and farming systems. The organization promotes farming approaches intended to support economic viability, ecological soundness and social justice. It also shares articles about Kansas farms, rural businesses, conservation and agricultural issues, and provides information about events with its partners. These include farm tours, workshops, public talks and community development forums. Its focus spans healthy food, environmental health, social structures and meaningful livelihoods connected to farming. Through these activities, the center engages with farmers and communities on topics affecting Kansas agriculture and rural life.