Urban and Tribal Focus Group Study

In April & May of 2023, KACD, in partnership with Kansas State University (KSU), conducted small-scale and urban grower focus group meetings. During the focus groups, facilitators from KSU led growers through a series of questions that aimed to identify a wide range of challenges they face. The information gathered identified financial assistance needs, technical assistance needs and information needs.

KACD personnel also conducted similar in-person meetings with tribal producers and various representatives of the four Tribal Nations of NE Kansas. The purpose of these interactions was to identify Tribal resource needs and concerns associated with information and education, outreach, resource conservation, and technical assistance.

KACD presented this information to NRCS leadership.

Urban Ag – Small Grower Needs Assessment – Small Grower Needs Assessment PDF

Urban Ag – Tribal Needs Assessment – Tribal Needs Assessment PDF