The Prairie Farm Podcast

Ep. 230 Nuclear Energy and Alligator Gar

This one's for you Judd.
And everyone else of course, but Judd is going to like it the most. We had the privilege of sitting down with Jeremiah Haas, an aquatic biologist at the Constellation Quad Cities Clean Energy Center in Cordova, IL. Jeremiah is a professional in every sense of the word, and he joined the show to talk about nuclear energy, it's impact on the Mississippi River, his role in bringing alligator gar back to their native home of Illinois, netting and tracking bald eagles and so much more. 
 
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Ep. 229 (Coffee Time) DOGE Layoffs, Public Land Extraction Leases, Conservation Program Freezes

It's been a volatile and unsettling week in the conservation world over the past week as our country takes its first actions on our $36T debt, and begins eyeing public land fossil fuel and mineral resources. We don't have all the answers, but we do have some opinions. Buckle up and do your best to determine what makes sense!
 
Ittttt's Coffee Time!
 
We want to hear your conservation, habitat, and prairie questions! Send them our way at social@theprairiefarm.com
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Ep. 228 Using Prairie to Protect Our Water with Dr. Matt Helmers

Dr. Matt Helmers joins us to discuss his research in nutrient reduction in Iowa.
 
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Ep. 227 (Coffee Time) Fall Prairie Burns and Government Bins

It's time to jump into another Coffee Time Wednesday!
 
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Ep. 226 How to Start An Organic Vegetable Farm

We should probably clarify. Jill Beebout, founder of Blue Gate Farms, is not an organic farmer. She is Certified Naturally Grown farmer, which has more restrictions than organic. She is the real deal. We greatly enjoyed the conversation, and we believe you will as well.
 
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Ep. 225 (Coffee Time) The Greatest Snow Drought in 138 Years?!

We want to hear your conservation, habitat, and prairie questions! Send them our way at social@theprairiefarm.com
Each week a question will be selected, and we'll read and answer the question on Coffee Time. Oh, AND we will give free seed to the asker of the question!
 
For now, enjoy this week's Coffee Time Wednesday!
 
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Ep. 224 Haiti, Voodoo, and Agriculture with Tim Brand

Tim Brand, founder of Many Hands, joins us to describe the destitute situation Haiti is in, and how Many Hands has used agriculture to start a movement of economical, spiritual, and physical freedom.
 
Donate at Many Hands for Haiti to support the mission.

Ep. 223 (Coffee Time) The Greatest Greenwashing Companies of the Modern Age

It's time for another Coffee Time! Grab your coffee and join us for yet another incredible conversation on conservation.
 
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Ep. 222 Public Lands and the Mighty White-Tailed Deer with Mark Kenyon

Mark Kenyon, host of Wired to Hunt, joins us to discuss public lands, white-tailed deer, and his care for conservation.
 
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theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly mixes)

Ep. 221 (Coffee Time) The $25 Million Rio Grand Water Quality Improvement Project

It's time for another Coffee Time argument with Kent Boucher, Nicolas Lirio, and Riley Rozendaal.
 
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