Harvesting Change | Localizing Our Food System
S3 Ep 9
June 20, 2024 | Cami Koons, Cody Boston | 1 min read
Reporter Credits:
Cami Koons, Reporting
Cody Boston, Producer
As part of the Flatland series “Harvesting Change,” Flatland in Focus looks at the people and policies that influence the transition away from industrial agriculture to a more localized food system that protects and regenerates the environment.
Companion Article
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Meet the people who are making Kansas City’s increasingly interconnected local food system more sustainable on multiple fronts.
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