The Kansas Rural Center is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, family farm viability, and healthy rural communities in Kansas. It works to advance policies and practices that support small and mid-sized farmers, environmental stewardship, and equitable food systems.
The organization typically pursues policies related to sustainable agriculture, conservation and soil health, farm and food policy reform, rural economic development, renewable energy, water quality protection, and support for family-scale farming operations.
The Kansas Rural Center is primarily funded through foundation grants, individual donations, membership contributions, and program-related funding.
The organization collaborates with regional and national sustainable agriculture networks, family farm advocacy groups, conservation organizations, and rural community development coalitions.
Non-profit organization