“Prairie Prophecy” is a feature documentary about the life and work of Dr. Wes Jackson ’58, one of KWU’s most distinguished alumni. To purchase tickets, please visit the Stiefel website at https://www.stiefeltheatre.org/shows/prairie-prophecy. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6.
Below is provided information regarding the film.
Wes Jackson, one of the most important environmentalists of the 20th and 21st centuries, spent his life pioneering a bold new approach to agriculture that challenges humanity to rethink its relationship with the Earth.. The 1992 MacArthur Fellow, author, plant geneticist, and emeritus professor of Biology is widely recognized as one of the foremost figures in the international sustainable agriculture movement. Through his transformative work in perennial grain polycultures and natural systems agriculture, Jackson has inspired a global movement toward ecological harmony.
“From the moment I met Wes, I was hooked,” said Michael Johnson, Director and Executive Producer at Perennial Films. “Wes brilliantly blends science and origin stories, using both to understand the world—science through evidence and stories through meaning. His work connects modern sustainability efforts with ancient wisdom, making complex ideas more accessible and impactful. No other film captures Wes’s bold vision for systemic change in agriculture.”
The Prairie Prophecy film is a tribute to Wes Jackson’s enduring legacy and a call to action for the next generation of scientists, farmers, and environmental stewards. As climate change accelerates, Jackson’s ideas remain a beacon of hope, demonstrating that sustainable solutions are not only possible but essential for the survival of life on Earth.
