Kansas State Local Food System Staff

We have two Local Food System program staff with K-State Research and Extension that serve as connectors and facilitators throughout the state. The positions are funded through a USDA Regional Food System Partnership Grant. We look forward to meeting you and helping your community grow your local food system!

Rebecca McMahon

Local Food System Program Administrator
rmcmahon@ksu.edu
316-361-6779

Get to Know Rebecca:

• Favorite garden food: Peas of all types - partly because of fond memories of shelling peas with my grandma, and partly because it is hard to beat a freshly picked sugar snap pea!
• A memorable local food meal: I really can't think of just one - I think that any meal that I cook that incorporates lots of great local products is a great meal. I especially love a meal that incorporates vegetables in unexpected ways - like beet ice cream.
• An inspiring Kansas producer: I'll be honest that I'm struggling to pick just one. Any producer that is battling our Kansas weather and climate to produce amazing food is worthy of being called inspiring!
• A hobby of mine: Reading lots of books, driving kids to and from things

Amanda Lindahl

Local Food System Program Coordinator
alindahl@ksu.edu
913-730-6689

Get to Know Amanda:

• Favorite garden food: Sweet potatoes, because they’re so easy to grow, the harvest is abundant, and they store for long term eating
• A memorable local food meal: A celebration dinner at Noah’s Cupboard in Weston, MO featuring meat, veggies, cheese, and even rice from KS & MO producers
• An inspiring Kansas producer: Jako Farm near Hutchinson, KS is a multi-generational family farm that sells direct to consumer through their on-farm store. They’re regenerating the health of the land and their community with their products.
• A hobby of mine: Fermenting food & beverages including sauerkraut, sourdough bread, and kombucha

K-State Research & Extension Local Food Team

Other K-State staff also work on local food system topics, both individually and as part of K-State Research & Extension's Local Food Transdisciplinary team. This team is made up of extension agents, specialists, educators, and other K-State faculty and staff that have an interest in local food system work and may connect with it in one or more parts of their jobs. Our members include people that specialize in agriculture, nutrition, food safety, horticulture, health, financial management, education, youth development, and much more!