The Prairie Farm Podcast

Ep. 270 In Memoriam: The Beginning of Our Story with Carroll Hoksbergen (Hoksey Native Seeds Founder)

Carroll Hoksbergen (1955 - 2025) passed away on Monday July 7th, 2025. We are deeply saddened but also very grateful for the time we got to spend with him. He will be missed.
 
This week we are re-releasing the first episode we recorded with him. This is actually a "redo recording" because the audio was so bad on that one. But if you really want to hear the FIRST FIRST interview with him, you can find it on our YouTube channel.

Ep. 269 (Coffee Time) Ticks, Lyme & a Hunter's Guide to Staying Safe in the Field

Welcome back to Coffee Time! With tick season in full swing across Iowa, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who works or plays outdoors.
 
Hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP mixes and all your native seed needs)

Ep. 268 Upland Hunting, The Hatchet, and The Boundary Waters with Nick Larson from The Bird Shot Podcast

This week, we’re joined by Nick Larson of The Bird Shot Podcast. We explore the world of upland hunting, the urgent threat of copper mining near the Boundary Waters, and why the future of conservation depends on the passion of hunters who cherish wild places and pristine water.
 
hokseynativeseeds.com (for pheasant and quail habitat mixes)

Ep. 267 (Coffee Time) Texas vs. The FDA-- New Law Forces Warning Labels on Food Additives

We're unpacking the new Texas food law, SB 25, and what it means for your family. This bill requires warning labels for certain food additives that are banned in other countries but approved by the FDA. We get into the debate over consumer rights and what you'll actually see on shelves.
 
Hokseynativeseeds.com (for backyard pollinator, hunting mixes, and all your native seed needs)

Ep. 266 Unlocking the Prairie's Secrets: A Guide to Edible & Medicinal Native Plants with Kelly Kindscher

Kelly Kindscher is an amazing man. Kent and Riley had a wonderful time picking his deep well of knowledge on all things prairie, outdoors, and utilizing prairie for sustenance.
 
Hokseynativeseeds.com (for backyard prairie mixes and all your native seed needs)

Ep. 265 (Coffee Time) How to Interseed Prairie Into Pasture and Ghana Bands Styrofoam

This one is exciting! We boiled through this one the whole time. It was so hot!
But we've got a great prairie and pasture question as well as a great topic about Styrofoam.
 
Hokseynativeseeds.com (for native pasture mixes and Backyard Pollinator mixes)

Ep. 264 Public Land, The Habitat Association, and Natural Resources with Aaron Warbritton

Aaron Warbritton, with The Hunting Public, joins us to discuss a new venture The Habitat Association. We are very excited for this nonprofit conservation organization. We also discuss what's going on in public land today and our natural resources.
 
hokseynativeseeds.com (For native habitat mixes)

Ep. 263 (Coffee Time) Urbanization vs Conservation and the Eradication of Fireflies

Another exciting episode of Coffee Time Wednesday! Grab your coffee and join good people with good topics.
 
hokseynativeseeds.com (for firefly habitat and Hunting Habitat mixes)

Ep. 262 Getting Fired by DOGE as a USDA Employee with Tabitha Panas

Tabitha Panas was one of thousands of people fired by DOGE on February 14th. It's been a rocky and uncertain road for her since then. This is her version of the story.
 
hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP mixes and native pasture mix)

Ep. 261 Gubernatorial Candidate Rob Sand

This was truly an awesome interview!
(For our friends who are only here for Rob Sand, the interview starts at 15:15)
 
Merch for Conservation (Preorder closes at the end of the day June 12th)
Hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP, Hunting Mixes, and Backyard Prairies)