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We Are Flatland

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Sustainability

The Bison that Protect One of Missouri’s Last Prairies

Bison Once Roamed North America with Numbers in the Millions.

by Julie Freijat

Sustainability

Citizen Scientists in the Midwest Help Experts Gather Environmental Data

Having more boots on the ground means more information for scientists to evaluate

by Julie Freijat

Sustainability

Trash to Treasure: Blue River Facility Will Turn Solid Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer

New $140 Million Facility Slated for Commissioning Next Year

by Julie Freijat

Sustainability

As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum

More Kansas Citians Are Embracing Ways to Divert Waste

by Julie Freijat

Rural Affairs

Harvesting Change | Making Local Food Connections in the Heartland

Nurturing a Sustainable Food Chain

by Multiple Reporters

Food Access

Do We Have a Bid? Auctions Sell Produce by the Lot

Crucial Link in the Local Food Distribution Chain

by Cami Koons

News & Issues

Kansas and Missouri Brace for Another Year of Drought

Helpful Lessons Learned Last Year

by Cami Koons

Harvesting Change

Harvesting Change | Growing Roots in the KC Food System

Refugees Become Urban Farmers at KCK Training Farm

by Cami Koons

News & Issues

Kansas City PBS Welcomes New Report for America Corps Member

Julie Freijat Joins Nonprofit Newsroom to Cover Agriculture, Water and Sustainability

News & Issues

Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project

Not a Light Decision

by Cami Koons

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Feature Series

We Are Flatland

Report for America

The Bison that Protect One of Missouri’s Last Prairies

Bison Once Roamed North America with Numbers in the Millions.

Citizen Scientists in the Midwest Help Experts Gather Environmental Data

Having more boots on the ground means more information for scientists to evaluate

Trash to Treasure: Blue River Facility Will Turn Solid Waste into Natural Gas and Fertilizer

New $140 Million Facility Slated for Commissioning Next Year

As Landfills Approach Capacity, Upcycling Gains Momentum

More Kansas Citians Are Embracing Ways to Divert Waste

Harvesting Change | Making Local Food Connections in the Heartland

Nurturing a Sustainable Food Chain

Do We Have a Bid? Auctions Sell Produce by the Lot

Crucial Link in the Local Food Distribution Chain

Kansas and Missouri Brace for Another Year of Drought

Helpful Lessons Learned Last Year

Harvesting Change | Growing Roots in the KC Food System

Refugees Become Urban Farmers at KCK Training Farm

Kansas City PBS Welcomes New Report for America Corps Member

Julie Freijat Joins Nonprofit Newsroom to Cover Agriculture, Water and Sustainability

Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project

Not a Light Decision

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