About Wes Jackson:
Wes Jackson is a plant geneticist, author, and co-founder of The Land Institute, where he served as president for over four decades. His work focuses on developing “natural systems agriculture”—farming methods modeled on the resilience and diversity of prairie ecosystems. A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, Jackson has been a central figure in the global movement toward sustainable agriculture, advocating for perennial crops that can restore soil, reduce erosion, and align human systems with the logic of nature.
About Kelly Sallaway:
Award-winning producer Kelly Sallaway is a driving force behind Perennial Films, where she leads production on Beer Saves the World and serves as a producer on Prairie Prophecy. Her work focuses on bold, thought-provoking stories that blend science, culture, and human insight with humor and accessibility. With a background that spans environmental work, global travel, and television production, Sallaway brings a versatile, hands-on approach to filmmaking. At Perennial Films, she helps shape projects that explore big ideas—whether reimagining agriculture in Prairie Prophecy or uncovering unexpected solutions through the lens of beer. Known for her collaborative style and instinct for story, Sallaway is committed to creating engaging, meaningful films that connect with audiences and spark conversation.
Prairie Prophecy explores a revolutionary way of thinking about agriculture - one rooted in nature, resilience, and long-term stewardship of the land.
Guided by the ideas of scientist-farmer Wes Jackson and the work of The Land Institute, the film examines how perennial and natural systems agriculture oer practical responses to soil loss, climate change, and the future of food. Through archival material, contemporary field research, and evocative imagery of the American Prairie, the film connects science, history, and lived experience to ask a timely public question: Can farming work in harmony with the ecosystems it depends on?
Thoughtful, visually rich, and grounded in decades of research, Prairie Prophecy invites viewers into a deeper conversation about sustainability, innovation, and our shared responsibility to the land.
About Michael “MJ” Johnson:
Michael “MJ” Johnson is an award-winning filmmaker with more than three decades of experience creating documentary films that combine cinematic storytelling with educational and social impact. With a background in instructional systems design, Johnson brings a distinctive approach to his work— developing films and companion media that extend beyond the screen into classrooms, communities, and public dialogue. As Producer/Director of Prairie Prophecy, Johnson draws on this experience to explore the legacy of Wes Jackson and The Land Institute, and to illuminate a broader vision for agriculture rooted in resilience, ecological balance, and long-term stewardship. With the film airing nationally on Public Television, his work continues to focus on creating media that informs, inspires, and helps audiences imagine new ways of living in relationship with the planet.
About The Film:
Prairie Prophecy explores the promise of perennial, nature based agriculture as a response to climate change, soil loss, and the future of food. Drawing on decades of research from The Land Institute, the film offers a thoughtful, hopeful look at how working with nature may help sustain both people and the planet.
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