Local Food Systems Examined in New Climate Series from Kansas City PBS

Kansas City, MO - Kansas City PBS' nonprofit newsroom, Flatland, announces its newest video series, Harvesting Change, a thought-provoking project examining the sustainability of localized food systems in our region. Watch the first installment of Harvesting Change now at flatlandkc.org/harvestingchange.

“I am incredibly excited for viewers to learn more about the local food producers championing equitable food systems. This multimedia series highlights the profound impact of agriculture on our climate, inviting audiences to take this critical conversation from the abstract to their dinner table,” said Kliff Kuehl, Kansas City PBS president and CEO.

Conversations about local farms competing with factory farms, ethical food production methods and insights into human consumption habits and land use will be covered. The series will culminate with a Flatland in Focus episode on Kansas City PBS discussing legislative efforts related to sustainable agriculture, deeply reported articles and a community event that dives into the challenges and solutions facing today’s food system.

"I'm really excited to showcase the amazing work folks in our region are doing to create a more sustainable and wholesome food system. It's my hope that as viewers watch the episodes, they become more aware of where their food comes from and the importance of supporting their local food communities,” said Cami Koons, Flatland’s rural affairs reporter and Report for America corps member.

Kansas City PBS and Flatland can amplify local efforts to address climate change thanks to support from PBS’ climate change programming initiative. PBS’ bold commitment to exploring environmental impacts on our planet through storytelling allows member stations like Kansas City PBS to elevate this topic within our community.

Learn more about Harvesting Change at flatlandkc.org/harvestingchange.