The Prairie Farm Podcast

Ep. 197 (Coffee Time) Mine Reclamation and Trump's view on ecology Oct 30, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us for another great Coffee Time!

wildriverscoffeeco.com (for coffee that fights for conservation)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and pasture mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Ep. 196 How Aldo Leopold Changed Our Land Ethic with Buddy Huffaker Oct 25, 2024

Buddy Huffaker, Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation, joins us to talk about the world-changing legacy that Aldo Leopold, "father of wildlife ecology", has left for us.

Hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and native seed mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Ep. 195 (Coffee Time) Can land prices hold out? and Field Tiling Oct 23, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee (the coffee that fights for conservation) and join us for another episode of Coffee Time Wednesday!

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theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Bagging Pheasants in all of Iowa's 99 Counties Oct 18, 2024

This is our last week of our podcast sabbatical at The Prairie Farm Podcast, but until next week, enjoy this episode from our co-host, Kent Boucher's, second podcast.

The guy who took on the quest to bag a rooster in all of Iowa's 99 counties. Nick Martin explains how he came up with his quest, as well as what he has noticed about the quality of hunting experiences available throughout the state of Iowa, and how many birds he still has to bag.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for pheasant habitat mixes and CRP mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairies and pollinators)

Ep. 194 (Coffee Time) Hurricane Helene and Milton Oct 16, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us for Coffee Time!

wildriverscoffeeco.com (for coffee that saves the earth)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and wildlife habitat)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Trapping with New England Naturals Oct 11, 2024

Jake Debow of New England Naturals is an authority on trapping. He builds his life around the outdoors and spends much of his time hunting, but trapping is the thing he is known for. I had the privilege to sit down and learn from Jake about the trapper lifestyle- its history, its current popularity and where it's headed in the future. It truly was one of my favorite interviews I've recorded in a while, and I think Jake's perspectives will draw you in as well.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and wildlife habitat mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Ep. 193 (Coffee Time) How to plant native prairie Oct 09, 2024

Join us for coffee time this week. This one is fast and sweet. We walk through the best way to plant native prairie.

wildriverscoffeeco.com (for coffee that fights for conservation)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and wildlife habitat mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Surviving 3 Grizzly Attacks Alone and Ten MIles Deep Into The Backcountry Oct 04, 2024

Enjoy this episode from Kent's podcast- The First Gen Hunter Podcast.

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Ep. 192 (Coffee Time) Deer and raccoons destroying your crops with Skip Sligh Oct 02, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us as we dive into some spicy topics on agriculture, conservation, hunting, and our beloved farmers.

Wildriverscoffeeco.com (for great coffee that fights for conservation)

Theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and hunting Mixes)

Ep. 191 Protecting landscape with prairie Sep 27, 2024

Join us for a laid back conversation with our friend Myriam, a local watershed coordinator.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Hunting Mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Ep. 190 (Coffee Time) The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and 7-Year-Old Deer Hunting Sep 25, 2024

Welcome back to the Prairie Farm Podcast, Coffee Time Wednesday. Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee (certified 2% giver to conservation) and enjoy!

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP seed and hunting mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairies and pollinators)

wildriverscoffeeco.com (for coffee that fights for conservation)

Ep. 189 How to raise Bison and grow prairie with Riley Rozendaal Sep 20, 2024

Riley Rozendaal, founder of Iowa Prairie Bison and the newest member of the Hoksey team, joins us to talk about raising Bison, growing prairie, making farming mistakes, and laughing a lot.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and pasture mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard pollinator mixes)

Ep. 188 (Coffee Time) How to prep the ground for a prairie planting Sep 18, 2024

It's time for coffee time!

Wildriverscoffeeco.com (for coffee that saves the earth)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and hunting mixes)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP mixes)

Ep. 187 The Key to Good Deer Habitat and Hunting Sep 13, 2024

Drake and Justin are long-time friends of The Prairie Farm Podcast and Hoksey Native Seeds. They own and manage Vitality Visions, a habitat management company that focuses on deer habitat and native species. Also, their instagram has really cool photos...

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP or hunting habitat mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard pollinator)

vitalityvisionshabitat.com (to learn more about what Drake and Justin do)

Ep. 186 (Coffee Time) Pulling out dams and replacing corn-raised beef with pasture raised-beef Sep 11, 2024

We had a lot to share this coffee time. Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us as we dive into the world of conservation and agriculture and laughter.

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard pollinator mixes)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP mixes)

wildriverscoffeeco.com (to save the earth while drinking coffee)

Ep. 185 "Land Rich, Cash Poor" a story of the American Farmer with Brian Reisinger Sep 06, 2024

Brian Reisinger, author of Land Rich, Cash Poor, is a journalist raised as a dairy farmer. Join us as we discuss the history of the American farmer and how farming and our food system have drastically changed over the last century. You're going to love this one.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and native seed mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and pollinator mixes)

amazon.com (to purchase the book, but you should try to buy locally if you can)

Ep. 184 (Coffee Time) Farmer Fraud and Wolves in Colorado Sep 04, 2024

In every coffee time you need three things: Good people, good topics, and good coffee.

We have the first two, Wild Rivers Coffee has the other.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed needs)

wildriverscoffeeco.com (for great coffee that fights for conservation)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and hunting mixes)

Ep. 183 One Thousand Goats, Goat-scaping, and Alternative Farming Aug 30, 2024

Adam with Iowa Kiko Goats has made his living with goats. His story is curious and inspiring. Join us as we pick his impressive brain.

Hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Pasture Mixes)

Theprairiefarm.com (for yard prairies)

Ep. 182 (Coffee Time) Should the government be allowed to buy land? Aug 28, 2024

Coffee time gets a little feisty this week. Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join Nicolas and Kent.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for native prairie mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for prairie in your yard)

wildriverscoffeeco.com (for the best coffee that fights for conservation)

Ep. 181 Conservation, hunting, and being outdoors with Andy May Aug 23, 2024

Andy May joins us to discuss his journey with the conservation of his property and how it was spurred from deer hunting, plus a couple wild stories of his hunts.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for hunting mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Ep. 180 (Coffee Time) Solar Panels in Wisconsin and the Tiger Wolf Spider (Tigrosa Apsersa) Aug 21, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee, and join us as we dive into this week's Coffee Time Wednesday!

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP Seed)

theprairiefarm.com (for prairie/pollinator seed)

wildriverscoffeeco.com (for coffee that fights for conservation)

Ep. 179 You CAN'T get away from Microplastics Aug 16, 2024

Genevieve Guerry is a PhD candidate at East Carolina University and has been studying Microplastics and PFAs for several years. Join us as we attempt to tackle such a huge topic within too short of time. We loved what we learned, and plan to talk with Genevieve again in the future.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for native prairie seed)

theprairiefarm.com (for native yard and native hunting mixes)

ewg.org (to find out what's in your water)

Genevieve's Insta

Ep. 178 (Coffee Time) How many farms are left and flood zones Aug 14, 2024

When it's Coffee Time you need three things-- good people, good discussion topics, and good coffee. We've got the first two, and Wild Rivers has the third.

wildriverscoffeco.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

thepairiefarm.com

Ep. 177 Why do we still have lawns and what to do about them? Aug 09, 2024

Andy James, founder of Prairie Fire Restoration, quickly became a gentleman we greatly enjoyed. Join us as we discuss the largest mono-crop in the United States... lawns.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for larger prairie areas and CRP)

theprairiefarm.com (to turn your lawn into a prairie or pollinator patch)

Here are a few of the many studies he quoted in the podcast.

Ep. 176 (Coffee Time) Alzheimer's, Driftless Iowa, and Kent's Birthday Aug 07, 2024

COFFEE TIME WEDNESDAY!! It's here. Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee, and join us.

wildriverscoffeeco.com (to save the earth while caffeinated)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and hunting habitat mixes)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Ep. 175 Behind the scenes of General Mills, Swamp People, and Duck Dynasty Aug 02, 2024

Joe Dickie, founder of Joe Dickie Photography, has been behind the camera on some huge platforms, but he's dedicated his most recent efforts to telling the story of farmers who are changing to a more conservation friendly practice.

hokseynativeseeds.com (for native prairie and wild flower seed)

theprairiefarm.com (for yard mixes and hunting habitat mixes)

Ep. 174 (Coffee Time) Vaccines, Corn Syrup, and Forever Chemicals Jul 31, 2024

Don't let the middle of the week get you down. Enjoy a good coffee time!

Ancestral Farms Iowa (for higher quality pork)

Wild Rivers Coffee Co (for caffeine that gives back to the environment)

theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairies)

hokseynativeseeds.com (for more native seed fun)

Ep. 173 Five percent of the world's population uses 30% of its resources Jul 26, 2024

Chad Graeve, a natural resource specialist, shares his life lessons working with the prairie and how we as humans can move from being human consumers to human beings.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 172 (Coffee Time) Spongy moth poop and the Roaring 20's Jul 24, 2024

Join us for this weeks coffee time, and don't forget your Wild Rivers Coffee. Wild Rivers gives 2% or more of every purchase to conservation causes, and we are proud to partner with them!

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 171 How to create QUALITY deer habitat Jul 19, 2024

Thomas Mlsna, founder of Untamed Ambition, sits down with us to talk through why shortcuts in habitat management never get the results we want.

theprairiefarm.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 170 (Coffee Time) Prescribed Fires and John Deere moving to Mexico Jul 17, 2024

Get your Wild Rivers Ninja Creami ice cream, and join us for a little coffee time.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 169 Coming Home to the Farm and Alternative Cropping Jul 12, 2024

Meredith Nunnikhoven, founder of Barnswallow Flowers, joins us to discuss why she came back from the film industry to the family farm and decided to dive into the world of alternative cropping. Also... she's an inventor, and we like that about her.

barnswallowflowers.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 168 ( Coffee Time) Iowa Carbon Pipeline Jul 10, 2024

It's controversial. It's complicated. It's heated. It's Coffee Time Wednesday.

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hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 167 Life as a pioneer with Margaret Spiegel Jul 05, 2024

Margaret Spiegel is a historian at Nelson Pioneer Farm Museum. We interviewed her as a part of our Prehistoric Prairie. Here is the full interview.

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 166 (Coffee Time) Beavers, Flood Plains, and David Attenborough Jul 03, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee this morning as we jump into this week's coffee time.

wildriverscoffeeco.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 165 Prehistoric Prairie (Part 3: Pioneers and Steel Plows) Jun 28, 2024

Part 3 is finally here! Jump into the final episode of Prehistoric Prairies, as we discuss their disappearance and the ramifications that follow.

theprairiefarm.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

Prehistoric Prairie (Part 2 Re-released) Jun 28, 2024

Refresh your memory on prairies with part 2 before you jump into the third episode of the Prehistoric Prairie Serious.

Hokseynativeseeds.com

Theprairiefarm.com

Prehistoric Prairie (Part 1 Re-released) Jun 28, 2024

Before jumping into Part 3 of the prehistoric prairie, catch yourself up on the history of pre-historic prairie.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 164 (Coffee Time) Flooding in Iowa and undying fires in Pennsylvania Jun 26, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us!

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 163 Chief Black Hawk, Cemeteries, and Pioneer's Land with Val Van Kooten Jun 21, 2024

The new administrator of the State Historical Society of Iowa and previous guest, Val Van Kooten, joined us to talk all things Iowa's history.

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hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 162 (Coffee Time) Sink holes, coal miners, and the Civil War Jun 19, 2024

It's time to learn, laugh, and caffeinate ourselves. Coffee Time is here!

wildriverscoffeeco.com

theprairiefarm.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 161 Regenerative Ag, sheep, solar power, and biochar with Joe Waters Jun 14, 2024

Joe is young, passionate shepherd and entrepreneur. Founder of earthgrazers.com his goal is to restore the earth's ecosystems using livestock and regenerative ag.

Looking for native seed? Check out our mixes.

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Ep. 160 (Coffee Time) Coldplay and Microplastics in our reproductive organs Jun 12, 2024

Coffee time is here! Don't forget to save the planet by getting your coffee from Wild Rivers Coffee.

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 159 The real history of Lewis and Clark Jun 07, 2024

It's always a good time to talk to experts, especially when they're experts in something so interesting as the Lewis and Clark expedition. Join us as we learn a lot more about Lewis and Clark than you'll ever learn in school.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Head Quarters

Ep. 158 (Coffee Time) Ticks, allergies, and working out Jun 05, 2024

Gather 'round, grab your coffee, and get ready to learn and laugh... mostly laugh. It's Coffee Time Wednesday!

wildriverscoffeeco.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 157 The missing author of your history books with Taylor Keen May 31, 2024

Taylor Keen's, founder of Sacred Seed and professor at Creighton University, discusses the importance of the Native American culture and perspective on American history.

His new book Rediscovering Turtle Island comes out June 11. Order it today!

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 156 (Coffee Time) John Oliver discusses corn and the average age of farmers May 29, 2024

Wild Rivers Coffee, laughs, and good conversation. Must be coffee time.

The Video We Discussed

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 155 River Cleanups Of Epic Proportions with Living Lands & Waters May 24, 2024

Living Lands & Waters is one of the most powerful, boots on the ground conservation organizations of the past 25 years. In this interview we are joined by Mike Coyne-Logan who has been with the organization for most of its existence. He tells us the staggering amount of trash removed from waterways around the nation and the impacts LL&W have had on America's rivers and ecosystems.

Hoksey Native Seeds

The Prairie Farm

Ep. 154 (Coffee Time) What the Bible says about Conservation and the Tasmanian Tiger May 22, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee, and join us dive deep in this one.

Want to watch us drink coffee during coffee time? Our episodes will soon be published on YouTube. Keep an eye out for them!

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 153 The Voice of Pheasants Forever aka Bob St. Pierre May 17, 2024

Bob St. Pierre has advocated for conservation with Pheasants Forever for a long time. In this episodes he shares his own journey with conservation and how he's seen Pheasants Forever play a role in the landscape of North America.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 152 (Coffee Time) Where to mushroom hunt and dead chickens in your water May 15, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers coffee and have a listen!

P.S. soon you'll be able to watch our podcasts online, if you want to see our beautiful faces.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 151 How the National Farmers Organization ATTEMPTED to save small farms May 10, 2024

Larry Terpstra was our founder's, Carroll's, first boss. He remember farming before it is what it is today. Hear first hand how farming has changed over the years.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 150 (Coffee Time) We're getting less rain than you think and Chic-Fil-A Chicken May 08, 2024

You've been working hard this week. Take a break. A coffee break! And don't forget your Wild Rivers Coffee.

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theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep. 149 How to Build Your Life Around the Outdoors with Travis Frank May 03, 2024

There's a good chance you heard us on Travis' Podcast, The Flush. We had the privilege of having him on our podcast. Don't miss it.

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 148 (Coffee Time) Why are dandelions everywhere and why is chocolate so expensive May 01, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee Co and join us for a good ol' fashion coffee time!

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theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep. 147 Bison Hides and Seed Dispersal with Dr. Pete Eyheralde Apr 25, 2024

Dr. Eyheralde is a professor of wildlife biology at William Penn University. He has done extensive research in the role of animal hides with seed dispersal in prairies and has a wealth of other experiences that make this podcast interview a fascinating conversation.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 146 (Coffee Time) Prairie Ice Cream for Cows and The Origin Story of The Red Delicious Apple Apr 24, 2024

Behold, Ye Olde Coffee Time on The Prairie Farm podcast

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hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 145 The Cool and Concerning World of Wild Turkeys with Kacie Bauman Apr 19, 2024

A conversation that has been ongoing in the wildlife conservation world for the past 5 years or so, is the decline of the wild turkey population in North America. We reached out to Kacie Bauman, a Biologist with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) to learn more about what's happening with turkeys, as well as some interesting general information about these iconic birds.

Turkey Conservation Project: Waterways for Wildlife

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 144 (Coffee Time) A New Hoksey Mechanic and Farm Killing Estate Tax Apr 17, 2024

Happy Coffee Time from the The Prairie Farm!

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hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 143 Why do people still live in rural America?? with Lucas Fritch Apr 12, 2024

We get told we're very "philosophical" by people who listen to our podcast. Well, Fritch is 10x as thoughtful about our world. He carries a point of view that is eye-opening. Can someone please get this man's presidential candidacy started??
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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 142 (Coffee Time) Spilling fertilizer in Iowa rivers and introducing Joy Apr 10, 2024

Coffee time.... Thursdays? Sorry for the late post. Spring is a busy time on The Prairie Farm.

wildriverscoffeeco.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 141 Hunting, Videography, Childhood Dreams, and Whitetail with Josh Sparks Apr 05, 2024

Josh Sparks helps make the magic happen at Midwest Whitetail. But he knows a lot more than hunting. He's a videographer, a traveler, and one of the few people who caught their childhood dreams.

Looking for hunting habitat mixes? Check out our websites.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 140 (Coffee Time) Wandering Around The Sandhill Prairies of Nebraska and Seasoning Cast Iron Skillets Apr 03, 2024

Ittttt's THYME er uh I mean TIME! It's coffee time!

Check out Wild Rivers Coffee for some incredible coffee.

theprairiefarm.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 139 What you find in 300 year old barn with Judd McCullum Mar 29, 2024

Judd McCullum with Working Class Bowhunter joined us to discuss discovering mammoth tusks, hand collecting natives, and vocationally tearing down old barns.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 138 (Coffee Time) Wolves in Iowa and why all seed gets test Mar 27, 2024

It's Wednesday, so it's time for some educational and occasionally confrontational fun...

Check out Wild Rivers Coffee for some incredible coffee.

theprairiefarm.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 137 Pay Landowners For Natural Resources and Prairie Chickens with Ted Koch Mar 22, 2024

Ted Koch is one of our favorite people. He's a great mind in the conservation and hunting communities, and has accomplished much on behalf of wildlife in North America.

Hokseynativeseeds.com

Theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 136 (Coffee Time) Hot Dogs, Kent's Lunch, and Portable Solar Panels Mar 20, 2024

Ever wonder what hot dogs are made of? Join us to find out.

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theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep.135 Establishing A Prairie Burning Culture and Solar Fields of Prairie Mar 15, 2024

Pete Berthelsen of Conservation Blueprint has spent his career advocating for, and managing prairie habitat in Nebraska to be as healthy as possible. From teaching his community about the importance of using fire as a management tool to helping make prairie make sense in solar fields, Pete has accomplished much in expanding prairie in Nebraska.

Hokseynativeseeds.com

Theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 134 (Coffee Time) When to burn your prairie and where does your poop go Mar 13, 2024

These are important things that everyone in the midwest should know... so grab your coffee...

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep. 133 Owning Land is a Way of Life with Chase Burns Mar 08, 2024

Chase Burns, host of Land Your Ground and realtor with The Land Guys, joins us to discuss the great problems and excitement of owning land.

Hokseynativeseeds.com

Theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 132 (Coffee Time) Primary education and wind energy Mar 06, 2024

We recorded this at 6:30 in the morning. Who knows what could come out of our mouths... Oh, and Kent's dad, the original Bouch-man joined us.

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theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep. 131 Is it a good time to buy land?? with Jake Hofer Mar 01, 2024

Jake Hofer is one of the foremost authorities on buying land as a deer hunter. He has a strong entrepreneurial gene and has become a multi farm owner before the age of 30. If you have hopes of owning your own slice of dirt this interview is for you!

Ep. 130 (Coffee Time) The Prairie State has no more prairie Feb 28, 2024

It's coffee time! Except this week we're joined by a live audience.

Hokseynativeseeds.com

Theprairiefarm.com

Wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep. 129 Rebuilding America's Serengeti with Sean Gerrity of American Prairie Feb 23, 2024

The American Prairie Reserve (now just American Prairie) is a prairie conservation organization that is dedicated to reconstructing a massive contiguous portion of prairie habitat in Montana. Sean Gerrity is one of the founders and the retired CEO of AP, and nobody knows the story of this incredible project better than he does.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 128 (Coffee Time) Does the DNR actually help Wildlife?? (yes) Feb 21, 2024

We had a guest at work with us, so they joined us for coffee time!

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep. 127 The Extinct Eastern Elk Subspecies with Steven Dobey of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Feb 16, 2024

A tragic wildlife loss that has taken place in the last 160ish years is the extinction of the eastern elk subspecies. These majestic cervids were the stunning feature of the prairies east of the Mississippi river, but they were unfortunately erased from these ecosystems by overhunting and habitat loss during the settlement of that part of the country. Nicolas and Kent sat down with Steven Dobey of RMEF to discuss this interesting tragedy.

Join RMEF

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Ep. 126 (Coffee Time) The most processed foods, pesticides, and Parkinson's disease Feb 14, 2024

Coffee time is a great time to grab your cup of Wild Rivers Coffee!

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Wild Rivers Coffee

Ep. 125 How to Farm Pigs in a Pasture with Ancestral Farms of Iowa Feb 09, 2024

Ancestral Farms of Iowa decided "food quality" was worth pursuing with their whole lives... their time, energy, and money. Join us as we sit down with co-founder, Matt, and learn about the price we all pay for cheap food.

Hoksey Native Seeds

The Prairie Farm

Ancestral Farms

Ep. 124 (Coffee Time) The Looming Land Transfer Feb 07, 2024

Grab that steaming hot cup of Wild Rivers Colombia Roast (the one with the sweet bull elk bag) and settle in for this week's edition of coffee time... cheers!

Ep. 123 Drink Coffee, Save the World with Marshall Seedorff of Wild Rivers Coffee Co. Feb 02, 2024

We had the privilege of hosting the cofounder of Wild Rivers Coffee Company, Marshall Seedorff. Marshall is a man of many talents and many hats. He is an avid outdoorsman and dedicated conservationist. Here is his story.

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 122 (Coffee Time)There's more plastic in your water than you think Jan 31, 2024

Grab your coffee and make sure it's not in a plastic container... It's coffee time!

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

wildriverscoffeeco.com

Ep. 121 Iowa's Water: It's not that bad, right?? Jan 26, 2024

It's finally here! Iowa's Water series...

From Des Moines Water Works CEO to South Skunk Watershed Project Manager, we took a deep dive into the water quality of Iowa, what it used to look like and the water quality issues we face today.

Stay on the lookout for part two and the full interviews with each interviewee.

Links of the interviewees below.

theprairiefarm.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

dmww.com

Chris Jones

Keith Schilling

Red Rock Reservoir Army Corps of Engineers

Joy Van Wyngarden

Ep. 120 (Coffee Time) The Mystery of the Electric Vehicle Scandal Jan 24, 2024

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us for our coffee time!

wildriverscoffeeco.com

theprairiefarm.com

hokseynativeseeds.com

Ep. 119 (Coffee Time) Right to Repair... It's complicated... Jan 17, 2024

Hope you've got a lot of coffee for this long coffee time!

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 118 (Coffee Time) Farm Bill Update and Correct Prairie Planting Time Jan 10, 2024

Get out of the snow and grab a cup of coffee! It's coffee time!!

hokseynativeseeds.com

theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 117 (Coffee Time) What The Presidential Candidates Say About Conservation Jan 03, 2024

Ready for the controversy? Grab your coffee, and let's complain about the government together.

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 116 (Coffee Time) Reintroducing Wolves to Colorado and Christmas Waste Dec 27, 2023

It's chilly outside, but your coffee is nice and hot. Enjoy your coffee time!

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theprairiefarm.com

Ep. 115 (Coffee Time) National Debt is Killing the Gray Fox Dec 20, 2023

Nothing more exciting than talking about our government's inadequacies, so grab your coffee!

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Ep. 114 Little House on the Prairie Dec 15, 2023

Laura Ingalls Wilder gave a us fascinating look into the era of the Midwestern Settlers. Join Kent as he interviews an expert from Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum.

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Ep. 113 (Coffee Time) The Corn Belt Might Be Moving Dec 13, 2023

Don't forget to take your coffee break and get your podcast in!

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Ep. 112 (Coffee Time) Mule Deer and Beef on The Western Nebraska Prairies Dec 06, 2023

Grab yo mug and treat yo'self to that coffee time break you deserve!

Ep. 111 Why Sharing the Land is the Future of Hunting Access (Doug Duren) Dec 04, 2023

We had an incredible time working with Doug Duren and sharingtheland.com to create an experience for access seekers in Iowa. Join us as we sit down with Doug and three of those access seekers to see if Sharing The Land really works.

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Ep. 110 (Coffee Time) Electric Can Openers, Vertical Farming, Soil Erosion Tonnage Nov 30, 2023

Better late than never! Iiiiiiiiit's Coffee Time!

Ep. 109 (Coffee Time) The Trucking Recession and Deadly Farming Fever Nov 22, 2023

Happy almost Thanksgiving! Give yourself a break today... you earned it!

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Ep. 108 The Authority of the Authority on Prairie (Laura Jackson) Nov 17, 2023

The Director of the Tallgrass Prairie Center, Laura Jackson, joins us as we dive into our favorite topic, prairie.

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Ep. 107 (Coffee Time) It’s too hot to hunt Nov 15, 2023

Sit down and enjoy your break. You earned it. Coffee Time Wednesday!

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Ep. 106 Where did all the bugs go?? (Sarah Nizzi) Nov 10, 2023

Sarah Nizzi, a pollinator specialist, joins us as we discuss what is happening to the insects, and how can we help.

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Ep. 105 (Coffee Time) The Impact of A.I. on the environment Nov 08, 2023

We get so into the weeds on A.I. environment implications, that we don't even get to Kent's topic... whoops!

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Ep. 104 The Science Behind Farming Prairie (Justin Meissen) Nov 03, 2023

Justin Meissen, from Tallgrass Prairie Center, knows A LOT about the science of prairie plants. We got to pick his brain about the latest science behind what makes a prairie stand establish well.

Ep. 103 (Coffee Time) Is China Buying up all the Farm Land? Nov 01, 2023

Grab your thermos, because it's getting cold, and it's COFFEE TIME!

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Ep. 102 Farming Prairie is Very Hard (Laura Walter) Oct 27, 2023

You've heard her before on our podcast, and we've mentioned her many times, but we were really excited to sit down with Laura Walter from the Tallgrass Prairie Center and discuss her ventures into learning how to farm prairie.

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Ep. 101 (Coffee Time) John Deere Going Organic? Oct 25, 2023

Welcome back to Coffee Time Wednesdays! Your favorite fifteen minutes of your week. Enjoy!

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Ep. 100 (Coffee Time) Ugly before it’s broken Oct 18, 2023

It's time to relax and hear about recent conservation and hunting news. Coffee Time!

Ep 99. BONUS EPISODE: Don’t Mow the Ditches (Kristine Nemec) Oct 13, 2023

The Roadside prairie program is the second largest prairie program in Iowa, second only to CRP. Join Kristine as she walks us through how prairie gets into our ditches.

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Ep 98. Putting prairie back on farms (Andy Olson) Oct 13, 2023

Andy Olson is the Prairie on Farms Programs Manager at Tallgrass Prairie Center. He helps people get prairie back on their farms. Another step towards sustainable farming!

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Ep. 97 Why raise chickens when you can raise pheasants? Oct 06, 2023

Jack Bensink, owner of the one and only Bensink Farms Hunting preserve, sat down with us to discuss conventional farming, hunting on a preserve, and raising pheasants... We really enjoyed him, and we think you will too.

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Ep. 96 (Coffee Time) Your Tires End Up in the Ocean... Oct 04, 2023

It's harvest season, and we took a nice long coffee time...

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Ep. 95 The Soil Entrepreneur (Bob Wubben) Sep 29, 2023

Bob Wubben, founder of Blooming Prairie Nursery, joined us to discuss how he started his journey on a new way of growing prairie plants.

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Ep. 94 (Coffee Time) The Farm Bill, Government Dependents, and Black Bears Sep 27, 2023

Welp... It's that time of week again. Don't worry. Kent kept it short this time.

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Ep. 93 The Prairie Movie Maker and Theologian (John O’Keefe) Sep 22, 2023

John O'Keefe is a theologian turned movie maker. He went out to the last large scale prairie in North America to film the land and connect with it. Quite the interesting guy.

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Ep. 92 (Coffee Time) A-Sexual Birds and The Hunger Games Sep 20, 2023

We've been getting really into animals recently... Enjoy!

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Ep. 91 Prehistoric Prairie Audio Files: The Wildlife Refuge Ranger Sep 15, 2023

Karen Viste-Sparkman is as knowledgeable as they come. She has spent years getting her hands dirty at the Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge. Join us as we sit down and pick her brain on prairie and what it was.

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Ep. 90 (Coffee Time) Mercury Pills, Quinine, and Endangered Animals Sep 13, 2023

Ready to learn some outdoor conservation facts?? Grab your coffee. It's time.

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Ep. 89 The Horticulture Professor (Randall Vos) Sep 08, 2023

Once a horticulture professor, now working with fruit growers in Iowa, Randall Vos is a part time row crop farmer and side job sheep farmer. He's done a lot, and we got to sit down and pick his brain.

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Ep. 88 (Coffee Time) Milkweed used for WW2 and Dolly the Sheep Sep 06, 2023

... this one is weird and fascinating. Buckle in!

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Ep. 87 What in the world is a ”POOR FARM”? Sep 01, 2023

Geoff Mouming, Project Manager for Restoration for Impact 7G, joined us to talk about all things conservation, but we started with a very odd socialist experiment from over a hundred years ago... the poor farm.

We found Geoff fascinating! And we're sure you will too!

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Ep. 86 (Coffee Time) Corn Sweat and Is a Tomato a Fruit? Aug 30, 2023

Back to the classic. Sit back and enjoy your coffee!

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Ep. 85 Where does your food really come from (Tom Philpott) Aug 25, 2023

Just the title, Senior Research Associate at the Center for a Livable Future, is epic. Let alone the man who holds the title and our conversation with him.

Tom Philpott is a forward thinker and understands exactly what makes the world's agriculture and food world go round. You won't want to miss this one.

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Ep. 84 (Coffee Time) Letting Strangers on Your Land Aug 23, 2023

There's a lot more to this coffee time. More time and more voices. Join us as we discuss what we believe is conservation's next big step: Sharing The Land.

Ep. 83 Prehistoric Prairie Audio Files: The Wildlife Biologist Aug 18, 2023

Todd Bogenschutz, Iowa's Upland Wildlife Research Biologist, knows animals. And we sat down to dive deeper into what the fauna portfolio would have been hundreds of years ago and how those have changed.

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Ep. 82 (Coffee Time) Iowa Water Quality... Aug 16, 2023

Buckle your seat belts, and join us on our road trip as we bring Coffee Time on the road.

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Ep 81. How to ”get into” farming with Riley Rozendaal Aug 11, 2023

Today, to most people "getting into farming" means taking out a $10 million loan and farming corn and beans. But our guest today proved that just isn't the case.

Fellow prairie-lover, dermestid beetle owner, bison rancher, and entrepreneur Riley Rozendaal walks us through how with some hard work, out-of-the-box thinking, and humility anyone can become a farmer. No more excuses.

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Ep 80. (Coffee Time) Prairie Enthusiasts Aug 09, 2023

This coffee time is more of a lunch listen... We hung out with our friend Lance Brisbois from Iowa Prairie Network, the loess hills, and Golden Hills Resource Conservation. We had a good time. You will too when you listen.

Ep. 79 Prehistoric Prairie Audio Files: The Prairie Professor Aug 04, 2023

This past winter, we sat down with a leading studier of prairie, Russel Benedict of Central College. He is quite the enthusiasts and helped us understand where prairie came from. You probably heard him in our Prehistoric Prairie Series, but here's the full episode.

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Ep. 78 (Coffee Time) Recycling Solar Panels and Highway Bison Aug 02, 2023

Welp! It's that time again... Grab your Folger's and pull up a chair. It's Coffee Time!

Ep. 77 Prehistoric Prairie (Part 2: The Emergence of Prairie, its Wildlife, and its People) Jul 28, 2023

It's finally here! The second episode of The Prehistoric Prairie Series is complete. We are moving forward in time from the last ice age to the establishment of prairie across the midwest and plains states. In this episode we will hear from Dr. Russ Benedict of Central College, Taylor Keen of Creighton University and Sacred Seed, Karen Viste-Sparkman of Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, and Todd Bogenschutz of the Iowa DNR. This team of experts shares information on prairie plants, soils, wildlife, and the people who inhabited the prairies.

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Satanta - Kiowa chief. First Peoples of America and Canada. (n.d.). https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Wisdom/Satanta.html

Ep. 76 (Coffee Time) Back in my day Jul 26, 2023

We're joined by 4 boomers (including Carroll himself) and asked each, "What's the biggest change you've seen in agriculture?"

A classic coffee time discussion.

Ep. 75 What you can do for conservation (Prairie Appreciation Days) Jul 21, 2023

Just a quick update on our upcoming docuseries podcasts and an exciting announcement!

Ep. 74 (Coffee Time) How to live past 100 and deadly floods Jul 19, 2023

Grab your Splenda, then throw it away because it's nasty, because it's coffee time!

Ep. 73 Food Shortages in the Global Food Chain (War in Ukraine, Covid, etc.) Jul 17, 2023

What causes food price spikes? And why is there hunger when 1.5x the amount of needed food is produced every year?

Join Nicolas as he takes a deep dive into what makes the world's food cycle go round as he discusses the Ukrainian War, Covid, inflation, sustainable agriculture, and local food sourcing.

Ep 72 (Coffee Time) Aging Land Owners and Reintroduced Dinosaurs Jul 12, 2023

Sit down, take a break, and listen in. It's coffee time!

Ep. 71 Prairie Super Friends (Loess Hills, Sacred Seed, Iowa Prairie Network) Jul 07, 2023

We gathered some of the most knowledgeable and passionate prairie people we know. We put them all in a room and hit record.

We were visited by

- Taylor Keen of Sacred Seed http://www.sacredseed.org/new-page-1

- Tabitha Panas and Lance Brisbois of Iowa Prairie Network https://www.iowaprairienetwork.org/

- Dustin Clayton of Hitchcock Nature Center https://www.pottconservation.com/parks/hitchcock_nature_center/

Ep. 70 (Coffee Time) Prairie Grizzlies, Recycling, Australia, El Niño Jul 05, 2023

Pour that extra strong brew following the holiday weekend, breathe deeply, put on the headphones and relax.... it's Coffee Time!

Ep.69 Buying & Managing Land in The Whitetail State with Skip Sligh Jun 30, 2023

Skip Sligh is one of the most recognizable names in the whitetail deer property world. Skip is driven by the mystery and awe that this iconic animal inspires, so much so that he moved to Iowa, The Whitetail State, from his home state of Michigan. Skip explains what makes Iowa a great place for whitetail deer and how hunters and conservationists need to rally politically to keep it that way.

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Ep. 68 (Coffee Time) Prairie Remnants and Pet Peeves about Pet Peeves Jun 28, 2023

It's coffee time crazy busy week edition!

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Ep. 67 Prehistoric Prairie Audio Files: Pleistocene Paleontology Jun 23, 2023

This is the full length interview with Dr. Julie Meachen of Des Moines University. Dr. Meachen is a professor of anatomy and paleontology and spends much of her time studying pleistocene megafauna fossils.

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Ep. 66 (Coffee Time) O Canada Jun 20, 2023

Grab a cup of Canadian coffee and kick up your feet, it's coffee time!

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Ep. 65 Prehistoric Prairie Audio Files: Mammoths Close To Home Jun 16, 2023

Here's the full length interview with Mahaska County Naturalist, Laura DeCook explaining the discovery and excavation of mammoths from Mahaska county Iowa.

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Ep. 64 Prehistoric Prairie Audio Files: Fossil Hunters Jun 16, 2023

Here's the full length episode with the fossil hunters Judd McCullum (Working Class Bowhunter), Mitch Gleason, and John Waller. Enjoy!

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Ep. 63 (Coffee Time) Climate Predictions and FOOD Jun 14, 2023

Finalllllly a late coffee time.

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Ep. 62 Prehistoric Prairie (Part 1: The Ice Age) Jun 09, 2023

Where did prairie come from? Who lived here, and what were they doing? What was the landscape like? How does it compare to today?

Those questions are what we will answer in this first episode in our three part docuseries--Prehistoric Prairie. This first episode features the time period of the most recent glaciation of Iowa. We discuss topics including soil, vegetation, and what happened to all of those pleistocene megafauna?

Our guests include fossil hunters (Judd McCullum, Mitch Gleason, John Waller), a medical school professor and paleontologist (Dr. Julie Meachen), a collegiate biology professor (Dr. Russ Benedict), and county naturalist (Laura DeCook). You won't want to miss this one!

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Ep. 61(Coffee Time) A.I. Lasers and 10,000 Rats Jun 07, 2023

The longest coffee time in the world just keeps on ticking. Get ready to treat yo'self to a steaming hot episode of COFFEE TIME.

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Ep. 60 From Alaskan Brown Bears to Iowa Deer Country Jun 02, 2023

We had a great time visiting with land manager, and broker Steve Hanson joined us to talk about his experiences on the land in Alaska and now in Iowa.

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Ep. 59 (Coffee Time) Wetlands, Solar Fields, BLM Land May 31, 2023

Feet up volume up! It's Coffee Time!

Ep.58 This Land is Your Land, This Land Is My Land- Why Public Land Matters with Sam Soholt May 26, 2023

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 Tees joins me and Nic to discuss the importance of public land, and his experiences enjoying that freedom.

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Ep. 57 Coffee Time) Drones and Carbon Capture May 24, 2023

You know what time it is. Pour the coffee, hold the cream and sugar and sip that hot caffeine... it's coffee time!

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Ep. 56 Why Billionaires are Buying Carbon Credits (Lisa Kubik) May 19, 2023

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 Kubik, who happens to work in the thick of carbon credit programs. Get all these answered and much more on this episode of the prairie farm podcast.

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Ep. 55 (Coffee Time) Ending Deforestation in Brazil, Autonomous Farm Equipment, Pork Bans May 17, 2023

It's time to rest your back and exercise your mind. It's coffee time!

Ep. 54 Bison Have Families Too (Bob Jackson Pt. 2) May 12, 2023

Did you know Bison have emotionally healthy, functioning family groups, including grandmas and angsty teenage bulls? Or at least... they're supposed to. Most bison farmers (possibly all except Bob himself) don't structure their herds in a manner that allows that to happen. Join us for the second part of our interview with Bob "Action" Jackson, as Bob tells us what he learned about bison while on the range of Yellowstone.

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Ep. 53 Herding Buffalo and Hunting Poachers (Bob Jackson Pt. 1) May 12, 2023

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 ever hear. Join us as Bob tells us of the times when all he had was a gun, a good horse, and his own solitary thoughts.

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Ep. 52 (Coffee Time) Dutch Farmers vs. Dutch Lawmakers May 10, 2023

Sip that coffee, kick up those feet, and we'll engage your brain. It's coffee time.

Ep. 51 Saving the World through Sustainable Homesteading with Angela Ferraro-Fanning May 05, 2023

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 what it's like to take a step out of the bustle and into connecting with your land.

Ep. 50 (Coffee Time) Dust Storm Tragedy, Flooding, When Ag and Government Collide- Netherlands Style May 03, 2023

C, c, c, c, c, c, C COFEE TIME IS HERE!

Ep. 49 A Touch of Holland (Val Van Kooten) Apr 28, 2023

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 the origins of Pella? And how did it blossom into the thriving city it is today? Join us, as we interview Executive Director of Pella Historical, Val Van Kooten, on the prairie flooded history of Pella.

Ep. 48 (Coffee Time) Grassland CRP Signup Apr 26, 2023

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 cattle focused conservation reserve program. It's C-C-CCCoffee Time (dramatic echo).

Ep. 47 Savannas From Africa to Wisconsin with Clay Frazer Apr 21, 2023

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 researcher, prairie reconstruction expert, to humanitarian work in Africa, Clay has been there and done that. This conversation touches on all of those topics and more.

Ep. 46 (Coffee Time) Trash Island, Bison, and Paywall Apr 19, 2023

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.

Ep. 45 Sharing The Land with Doug Duren Apr 14, 2023

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 episode we discuss topics ranging from the Driftless Area of the United States, to the history of the famed Duren Family Farm, and even the management of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer populations. Most importantly though the theme of conserving the land we are made of serves as the undertone to the whole conversation.

Ep. 44 (Coffee Time) Mammoth Meatballs, Locally Sourced School Lunches, and Oil Drilling Apr 12, 2023

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 and intellectual journey. It's coffee time people.

Ep. 43 Gardening and Television with Mary and Tom Holm of Prairie Yard and Garden Apr 07, 2023

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 experiences at their home. It's a great conversation with plenty of stories and inspiration that will make you want to transform your own yard.

Ep. 42 (Coffee Time) Saber-toothed Cat in Iowa, Seaweed part 2, Plastic Recycling Isn’t What You Think Apr 05, 2023

In the words of Bruce Buffer: "Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttt's tIIIIIIIIIIImmmme!" It's coffee time!

Ep. 41*BONUS Episode* (Coffee Time) Urban Pollinator, Farm Flooding In Cali, A Big Climate Win For A Tiny Country Apr 05, 2023

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!

Ep. 40 Monarchs Matter with Wendy Caldwell Mar 31, 2023

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 our landscape.

Ep. 39 (Coffee Time) Regenerative Ag, Alternative Energy, and Bank Lending Mar 29, 2023

Dig out that ol' reliable crusty coffee mug and fill'r up... It's coffee time!

Ep. 38 The Scoop on The Bell Bowl Prairie Mar 24, 2023

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 happened? Who was involved? And how did a state that was once covered by 22 million acres of prairie get be left with so little that a patch of a few acres was fought over for years?

Ep. 37 (Coffee Time) Sea Weed, Climate Change, and Perfect Pasture Mixes Mar 22, 2023

Is this heaven? No, it's COFFEE TIME. The one podcast you will never forget.

Ep. 36 Taking An Active Stand As A Conservationist with Ryan Callaghan of MeatEater Mar 17, 2023

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 Cal has interacted with prairies, why hunting is a critical component of conserving wildlife, what's going on with the North American Grasslands Conservation Act, and a lot of other great talking points. This was one of our all time favorite interviews and we're confident it will be the same for you.

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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 Mar 15, 2023

Grab your coffee and sip away your workday worries as we take you on another educational journey.... it's coffee time, folks!

Ep. 34 What’s the best habitat for White-Tailed Deer Mar 10, 2023

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 deer hunting was and what was the best habitat for these deer. We also wanted an expert opinion, so we interviewed Jace Elliott, Iowa's State Deer Biologist of the Iowa DNR. You won't want to miss his knowledge on deer habitat.

Ep. 33 (Coffee Time) Right to Repair, A Rebuttal, and Groundwater Mar 08, 2023

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!

Ep. 32 Protecting Our Soil with Iowa Cover Crop Mar 03, 2023

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 of cover cropping to preserve our most foundational resource.

Ep. 31 (Coffee Time) Feral Cows, Chemical Spills, and Global Markets Mar 01, 2023

You look like you need a break... join us for coffee time!

Ep. 30 The Habitat Quail Need - According To Senior Farm Bill Biologist Cierra Rhodes (Live at Pheasant Fest) Feb 24, 2023

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 until the end, because we ask an expert, Senior Farm Bill Biologist Cierra Rhodes, about how to build good food plots and habitat for upland birds.

Ep. 29 (Coffee Time) Pig Skyscrapers, ”Leafy Greens”, Native Seed Drills Feb 22, 2023

It's that time again, COFFEE TIME!

Ep. 28 Things ain’t how they used to be... (Lucas Fritch) Feb 18, 2023

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 be, and what's our path forward as farmers.

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Ep.27 (Coffee Time) YouTube Farming, Ethanol & Carbon Credits Feb 15, 2023

Join us for this week's installment of Coffee Time. The best coffee time of your week.

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Ep. 26 (Coffee Time) Pro Athletes, Billionaires, and Foreign Governments are all buying land... Feb 08, 2023

It's Wednesday... It's coffee time... Join us while we discuss who's buying farm land and who's replanting millions of trees.

Ep. 25 (Coffee Time) Pigs, Mammoths, and Synthetic Milk Feb 01, 2023

On this episode we discuss the de-extinction of mammoths, wild hogs in Canada and the future with synthetic food products. Enjoy!

Ep. 24 Education is the Key to Conservation (Recorded in front of a live audience) Feb 01, 2023

We had the privilege of speaking to an incredible conservation group, OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors). We discussed the founding of Hoksey Native Seeds and what it looks like to create a conservation culture moving forward.

Ep. 23 (Coffee Time) The grand tragedy of egg prices Jan 25, 2023

This week on Coffee Time Wednesdays we discuss egg prices, the evil of chickens, and Tesla being the great destroyer of agriculture.

Enjoy!

Ep. 22 Welcome To Coffee Time Jan 25, 2023

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.

Ep. 21 Living Close To The Land (Chase Burns) Jan 20, 2023

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 land more than Chase does. In this episode Nicolas and Kent talk about Chase's background in all of the aforementioned roles he serves in, as well as his take on all things related to conserving our natural spaces on the map.

Ep. 20 Bottled at the Source (Joy Van Wyngarden and Alvin the Chipmunk) Dec 14, 2022

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 generations... Oh, and we had a lot of fun too. Enjoy

Ep. 19 We’re the government, and we’re here to help (Matt Allen) Nov 16, 2022

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 farmers.

Curious about CRP? Matt has your answers on this podcast episode.

Ep. 18 Picture perfect conservation (Chris Helzer) Nov 02, 2022

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 speak with. He also, coincidentally, happens to be the most talented photographer we has spoken with.

Ep. 17 ”I’m tired of Organic farming, Grandpa” (Steve DeJong) Oct 19, 2022

Local conservationist and Hoksey friend, Steve DeJong (Aka Flipper), joined us to talk about his ventures on organic farming, why he quit, and conservation.

Ep. 16 The Secret Sauce of Hoksey Native Seeds Sep 28, 2022

At Hoksey Native Seeds, we enjoy work, laughing, and lunch. Join us for all three on this episode.

Ep. 15 The Man Made of Prairie (Russel Kirt) Sep 28, 2022

Russel Kirt, retired professor of Dupage Community College, and prairie enthusiast has dedicated a large part of his life to prairies. When visiting his personal prairie in Iowa, we had the privilege to sit down with him and talk shop. We got to treat him to his first ever podcast episode. Though short, you won't want to miss it.

Ep. 14 Don’t chase dreams, solve problems (Tabatha Panas) Sep 07, 2022

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 onto the next generation.

Ep. 13 Beauty in the Eye of the Bee Holder (Phil Ebert) Aug 24, 2022

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 the bees on our farm. Having just turned 80, Phil has some stories and a legacy you won't want to miss.

Ep. 12 Prepping the ground for the wild ones (Ryan Bryson) Aug 10, 2022

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.

Ep. 11The Sanctity of Indigenous Agriculture (Taylor Keen) Aug 03, 2022

Taylor Keen, founder of Sacred Seed, joins us as we dive into indigenous tradition of agriculture and how today's agriculture is affecting it.

Ep. 10 What the experts are saying about today’s prairie (Laura Walter) Jul 27, 2022

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 Laura as they discuss dirty diapers, open prairies, and the hopeful situation for prairie's future in Iowa.

Ep. 9 EMERGENCY: Saving The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Jul 20, 2022

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 of the North American Grouse Partnership. Ted recently published an article on the rapidly disappearing lesser prairie-chicken in hopes of rallying conservationists to participate in the advocacy needed to preserve the remaining population of these original members of the prairie. Other topics discussed include water, and air quality, as well as creative solutions for the way forward.

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Ep. 8 Ukraine Farms, Dagestan Mafia, and Lavender Patches (Nancy and John Brannaman) Jul 14, 2022

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 rural farm in Iowa.

Ep. 7 The Wolfer: Sometimes conservation is a lonely fight (Carter Niemeyer) Jul 13, 2022

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 US government to reintroduce wolves from Canada to the United States. Don't miss the epic life of this courageous and wild man.

Ep. 6 Young people actually care about sustainable farming (Nancy Brannaman and Abby Barten) Jun 29, 2022

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 pick the the brains and brawn of the operation with Nancy Brannaman and Abby Barten.

Ep. 5 (Howard Vincent) from volunteer to CEO Jun 15, 2022

Howard Vincent joins us to discuss his journey from volunteer to CEO of America's most efficient and effective conservation organization.

Ep. 4 (Payton Scandridge) the inside scoop of Hoksey Native Seeds-what really happens Jun 15, 2022

hear the juicy, inside details of what it's like working at on a prairie farm with Payton Scandridge

Ep 3 (Paul Attema) bears, beets, and blood fertilizer Jun 15, 2022

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

Ep. 2 (Bob St. Pierre) caring follows experiencing Jun 15, 2022

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.

Ep. 1 The Hoksey Story (Carroll Hoksbergen) Jun 15, 2022

Hear how Hoksey Native Seeds, one of Iowa's oldest prairie farms, was founded by a man inspired by a pheasant.

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