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The Prairie Farm Podcast
All things conservation, prairie, gardening, permaculture, hunting, and agriculture. ”Conservation happens one mind at a time.”
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Ep.58 This Land is Your Land, This Land Is My Land- Why Public Land Matters with Sam Soholt
To people who truly understand its value, nothing is more free in America than the public lands we have, and access we have to them. Sam Soholt of Public Land…
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Ep. 57 Coffee Time) Drones and Carbon Capture
You know what time it is. Pour the coffee, hold the cream and sugar and sip that hot caffeine... it's coffee time! Visit the Hoksey Native Seeds Website Visit…
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Ep. 56 Why Billionaires are Buying Carbon Credits (Lisa Kubik)
What the heck are carbon credits? And who's buying them? And who's selling them? We had the same questions. Thankfully, we had an awesome interview with Lisa…
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Ep. 55 (Coffee Time) Ending Deforestation in Brazil, Autonomous Farm Equipment, Pork Bans
It's time to rest your back and exercise your mind. It's coffee time!
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Ep. 54 Bison Have Families Too (Bob Jackson Pt. 2)
Did you know Bison have emotionally healthy, functioning family groups, including grandmas and angsty teenage bulls? Or at least... they're supposed to. Most…
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Ep. 53 Herding Buffalo and Hunting Poachers (Bob Jackson Pt. 1)
Bob "Action" Jackson, former Yellowstone Backcountry Ranger and legendary hunter of poachers, sat down with us to tell us some of the wildest stories you will…
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Ep. 52 (Coffee Time) Dutch Farmers vs. Dutch Lawmakers
Sip that coffee, kick up those feet, and we'll engage your brain. It's coffee time.
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Ep. 51 Saving the World through Sustainable Homesteading with Angela Ferraro-Fanning
Professional homesteader, gardener, and author, Angelo Ferraro-Fanning is a forerunner in the art of homesteading in the 21 century. Join us as we dive into…
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Ep. 50 (Coffee Time) Dust Storm Tragedy, Flooding, When Ag and Government Collide- Netherlands Style
C, c, c, c, c, c, C COFEE TIME IS HERE!
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Ep. 49 A Touch of Holland (Val Van Kooten)
The city of Pella, found in central Iowa celebrates their Dutch heritage every year with a festival called Tulip Time. But what are they celebrating? What are…
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Ep. 48 (Coffee Time) Grassland CRP Signup
Grasslands CRP sign up opened last week. What does this mean for ag, conservation, and landowners? Find out by tuning in as Nicolas dives in to explain this…
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Ep. 47 Savannas From Africa to Wisconsin with Clay Frazer
Clay Frazer is a passionate conservationist with one of the most experienced resume's we have ever heard. From being a prescribed burn specialist, beaver…
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Ep. 46 (Coffee Time) Trash Island, Bison, and Paywall
Happy Coffee Time! Kick back and sip those work time blues away as you hear the news you didn't know you needed to know.
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Ep. 45 Sharing The Land with Doug Duren
For someone to develop a land ethic they need to spend time interacting with the land. That's the goal of Doug Duren's Sharing The Land initiative. In this…
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Ep. 44 (Coffee Time) Mammoth Meatballs, Locally Sourced School Lunches, and Oil Drilling
Shuffle down to the break room, grab that crusty work mug of yours, fill up with some less than fresh coffee off the warmer, and get ready to go on an auditory…
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Ep. 43 Gardening and Television with Mary and Tom Holm of Prairie Yard and Garden
On this episode Mary and Tom Holm join the show to talk about their experience hosting the PBS show "Prairie Yard and Garden," as well as their own gardening…
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Ep. 42 (Coffee Time) Saber-toothed Cat in Iowa, Seaweed part 2, Plastic Recycling Isn’t What You Think
In the words of Bruce Buffer: "Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttt's tIIIIIIIIIIImmmme!" It's coffee time!
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Ep. 41*BONUS Episode* (Coffee Time) Urban Pollinator, Farm Flooding In Cali, A Big Climate Win For A Tiny Country
We are joined by Tyler Perry of Perry's Turf and Seed to keep you up on what's been going on in global conservation news... it's COFFEE TIME!
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Ep. 40 Monarchs Matter with Wendy Caldwell
In this episode we are joined by Wendy Caldwell of the Monarch Joint Venture to discuss the importance of Monarch Butterflies and how we can help them last on…
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Ep. 39 (Coffee Time) Regenerative Ag, Alternative Energy, and Bank Lending
Dig out that ol' reliable crusty coffee mug and fill'r up... It's coffee time!
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Ep. 38 The Scoop on The Bell Bowl Prairie
Thursday, March 9th at 6am a bulldozer took to one of Illinois last remaining prairies-- a state that coincidentally calls itself the prairie state. But what…
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Ep. 37 (Coffee Time) Sea Weed, Climate Change, and Perfect Pasture Mixes
Is this heaven? No, it's COFFEE TIME. The one podcast you will never forget.
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Ep. 36 Taking An Active Stand As A Conservationist with Ryan Callaghan of MeatEater
Ryan Callaghan (more commonly known as Cal) is one of the most inspiring and important voices in the natural conservation community. We got to talk about how…
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Ep. 35 (Coffee Time) The Evolution of Agriculture, A Big Money Yacht With A Big Problem, and The Death Of A Prairie
Grab your coffee and sip away your workday worries as we take you on another educational journey.... it's coffee time, folks!
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Ep. 34 What’s the best habitat for White-Tailed Deer
This past weekend we hung out at the Iowa Deer Classic Convention. Not only did we have a lot of fun, we asked a lot of Deer hunters what the best method of…
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Ep. 33 (Coffee Time) Right to Repair, A Rebuttal, and Groundwater
Go ahead grab your coffee, kick your feet up and listen to the problems of the universe being solved... er, uh... talked about. It's COFFEE TIME!
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Ep. 32 Protecting Our Soil with Iowa Cover Crop
Ever wonder what cover crops are all about? Tune into this one to get the low down with Iowa Cover Crop Cofounder James Holz to fill you in on the ins and outs…
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Ep. 31 (Coffee Time) Feral Cows, Chemical Spills, and Global Markets
You look like you need a break... join us for coffee time!
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Ep. 30 The Habitat Quail Need - According To Senior Farm Bill Biologist Cierra Rhodes (Live at Pheasant Fest)
Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever's national conventional Pheasant Fest was a blast. We put out a mic to strangers and asked some debated topics. But listen…
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Ep. 29 (Coffee Time) Pig Skyscrapers, ”Leafy Greens”, Native Seed Drills
It's that time again, COFFEE TIME!
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Ep. 28 Things ain’t how they used to be... (Lucas Fritch)
We sat down with a good friend of ours, Lucas Fritch, a 6th generation farmer, a teacher, and a thinker. We dive into how things are today, how they used to…
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Ep.27 (Coffee Time) YouTube Farming, Ethanol & Carbon Credits
Join us for this week's installment of Coffee Time. The best coffee time of your week. Follow us on Instagram: @hokseynativeseeds Checkout Our Websites: Hoksey…
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Ep. 26 (Coffee Time) Pro Athletes, Billionaires, and Foreign Governments are all buying land...
It's Wednesday... It's coffee time... Join us while we discuss who's buying farm land and who's replanting millions of trees.
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Ep. 24 Education is the Key to Conservation (Recorded in front of a live audience)
We had the privilege of speaking to an incredible conservation group, OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors). We discussed the founding of Hoksey Native Seeds…
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Ep. 25 (Coffee Time) Pigs, Mammoths, and Synthetic Milk
On this episode we discuss the de-extinction of mammoths, wild hogs in Canada and the future with synthetic food products. Enjoy!
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Ep. 23 (Coffee Time) The grand tragedy of egg prices
This week on Coffee Time Wednesdays we discuss egg prices, the evil of chickens, and Tesla being the great destroyer of agriculture. Enjoy!
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Ep. 22 Welcome To Coffee Time
15 minutes, no more, no less. Usually about prairie. Always a good time. Join us as we discuss the latest news about prairie, ag, and conservation.
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Ep. 21 Living Close To The Land (Chase Burns)
Chase Burns is a Land Broker, Land Manager, Rancher, Conservationist, and Outdoorsman. With a resume like that it's hard to imagine anyone who cares for the…
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Ep. 20 Bottled at the Source (Joy Van Wyngarden and Alvin the Chipmunk)
Joy Van Wyngarden is the project manager of the South Skunk River Water Shed. She is passionate and knowledgeable about how to keep our water clean for future…
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Ep. 19 We’re the government, and we’re here to help (Matt Allen)
Iowa CRP manager, Matt Allen, joined us to discuss the past, present, and future CRP. We also discuss Federal and State Ag workers and their impact on everyday…
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Ep. 18 Picture perfect conservation (Chris Helzer)
Chris Helzer, the Prairie Ecologist, is one of the most experts in native midwest flora and fauna (specifically insects) that we have had the privilege to…
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Ep. 17 ”I’m tired of Organic farming, Grandpa” (Steve DeJong)
Local conservationist and Hoksey friend, Steve DeJong (Aka Flipper), joined us to talk about his ventures on organic farming, why he quit, and conservation.
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Ep. 16 The Secret Sauce of Hoksey Native Seeds
At Hoksey Native Seeds, we enjoy work, laughing, and lunch. Join us for all three on this episode.
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Ep. 15 The Man Made of Prairie (Russel Kirt)
Russel Kirt, retired professor of Dupage Community College, and prairie enthusiast has dedicated a large part of his life to prairies. When visiting his…
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Ep. 14 Don’t chase dreams, solve problems (Tabatha Panas)
President of the Iowa Prairie Network, Tabitha Panas, joined us to discuss past, present, and future prairies of the midwest and what we can do to pass them…
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Ep. 13 Beauty in the Eye of the Bee Holder (Phil Ebert)
If you know a beekeeper in Iowa (or even the Midwest), chances are they know of Ebert Honey. Phil Ebert, is not only a master beekeeper, but also the keeper of…
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Ep. 12 Prepping the ground for the wild ones (Ryan Bryson)
Ryan Bryson, founder of Bryson Wildlife and Land Management, joins us to discuss the best and worst of the nuanced practice of managing our wildlife habitat.
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Ep. 11The Sanctity of Indigenous Agriculture (Taylor Keen)
Taylor Keen, founder of Sacred Seed, joins us as we dive into indigenous tradition of agriculture and how today's agriculture is affecting it.
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Ep. 10 What the experts are saying about today’s prairie (Laura Walter)
Laura Walter, of the University of Northern Iowa Tallgrass Prairie Center, helps lead the way for education on conservation in Iowa. Join Nicolas, Kent, and…
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Ep. 9 EMERGENCY: Saving The Lesser Prairie-Chicken
Here at The Prairie Farm we specialize in prairie flora. But on this episode Nicolas and Kent were joined by a man focused on the prairie fauna: Mr. Ted Koch…
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Ep. 8 Ukraine Farms, Dagestan Mafia, and Lavender Patches (Nancy and John Brannaman)
Nancy and John Brannaman founded the Lavender Farm at Sutliff, but it wasn't a straightforward journey. Check out how their journey took them from Ukraine to a…
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Ep. 7 The Wolfer: Sometimes conservation is a lonely fight (Carter Niemeyer)
Conservation can be a lonely fight... and few people know that the great Wolfer of the West. Carter Niemeyer was picked as the perfect man for the job by the…
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Ep. 6 Young people actually care about sustainable farming (Nancy Brannaman and Abby Barten)
The Lavender Farm at Sutliff has the lofty ambition of starting and stewarding a sustainable farm with u-pick and many other exciting ventures. Join us, as we…
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Ep. 5 (Howard Vincent) from volunteer to CEO
Howard Vincent joins us to discuss his journey from volunteer to CEO of America's most efficient and effective conservation organization.
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hear the juicy, inside details of what it's like working at on a prairie farm with Payton Scandridge
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Ep 3 (Paul Attema) bears, beets, and blood fertilizer
Former DNR employee, Paul Attema, has chosen a more wholesome route to his lifestyle after his time in the DNR. Check out why and how
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Ep. 2 (Bob St. Pierre) caring follows experiencing
Pheasants Forever's director of marketing and media, Bob St. Pierre, walks us through how his love of nature grew as he learned to hunt, fish, and dog train.
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Ep. 1 The Hoksey Story (Carroll Hoksbergen)
Hear how Hoksey Native Seeds, one of Iowa's oldest prairie farms, was founded by a man inspired by a pheasant. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com