The Prairie Farm Podcast

Ep. 311 Iowa' Wildlife Action Plan, Soybean Farming, Prairie Snow Fences

Nicolas is down with Tuberculosis and Dysentery... again. But don't worry because Riley and Kent are as healthy as two fine horses and are here to talk current events in Prairie Country.
 
 
Keep snow off the road --> Order Prairie

Ep. 310 Can You Make a Food Forest in Your Own Yard?

We joined some of the crew from Abundant Design to discuss creating food forests in your own yard. We had a great time and we believe you will as well.hokseynativeseeds.com (for backyard prairie mixes and other native seed)

Ep. 309 (Coffee Time) Is Fast Fashion Actually Cheaper?

Happy Thanksgiving! Another riveting episode of The Prairie Farm Podcast.This week, we have an intriguing question from a guest that had us thinking about the Thanksgiving Holiday.hokseynativeseeds.com (to fight consumerism with conservation)

Ep. 308 Hunting Pheasants with Steve Hanson and Ryan Lynton

We had the privilege of hosting Steve Hanson and Ryan Lynton (Upland Social Podcast) for a pheasant hunt and naturally we had to get them on the podcast. We discuss bird numbers in Iowa, land prices and trends, and whatever else came up in the conversation. This was supposed to be a coffee time episode, but the conversation was too good to not make it a full length episode. Enjoy!

Ep. 307 (Coffee Time) Who's Responsibility is it to Pay for Iowa's Water Monitors

Welcome back to another riveting episode of Coffee Time Wednesday! This time we discuss the responsibility of Iowa's Water Monitors and the organizations who are making it happen.Hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Backyard Prairie Mixes)Izaak Walton FoundationThe Article We Read

Ep. 306 Gubernatorial Candidate Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman was kind enough to open his house to us and sit down for a full conversation on the state of Iowa. We discuss taxes, schools, small farms, water quality, cancer, and a lot more. We deeply enjoyed it and believe you will as well!hokseynativeseeds.com (for backyard prairie mixes and hunting habitat)

Ep. 305 (Coffee Time) Why Are Young People Leaving the Midwest?

Welcome back to another riveting episode of The Prairie Farm Podcast- Coffee Time Wednesday! We deeply enjoyed this conversation, and we believe you will as well.
 
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Ep. 304 Why to Burn Your Prairie in the Fall with Jeremy French and Pete Eyheralde

Welcome back to another in depth, nerdy episode of The Prairie Farm Podcast. You'll love this one. We dive deeper into the science of fire and its historic use.hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and other prairie mixes)

Ep. 303 (Coffee Time) Soybean Price Update, Longleaf Pines, Shortgrass Prairie Shortage

Welcome back to another riveting episode of Coffee Time Wednesday!This week we're back with a soybean update for the markets and what that means for the future of ag in the midwest, as well as the current shortgrass prairie shortage.hokseynativeseeds.com (for backyard prairie and pollinator mixes)

Ep. 302 Prehistoric Prairie Director's Cut Pt 3

What happened to the prairie? Kent does a historical deep dive to find out exactly what happened to the prairie and why. Then Nicolas and Kent argue about what's the best way forward. We had a great time with this podcast, and we believe you will as well.Hokseynativeseeds.com (for native seed to help restore the prairie and habitat that was once here)