The Prairie Farm Podcast

Ep. 218 The Sixth Mass Extinction Event-- Loss of Biodiversity

Connie Mutel, author and/or editor of seven books on prairie ecology, joins us to discuss the extreme danger of our little talked about biodiversity loss. I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did.
 
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Ep. 217 (Coffee Time) Why the Bird Flu Jumping to Pigs is a Big Deal

Welcome back for another great episode of Coffee Time Wednesday!
 
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Ep. 216 Saving Prairies Species from Extinction One at a Time

Our dear friend, Laura Walter from Tallgrass Prairie Center, joins us to discuss her recent discoveries on how to practically preserve prairie species.
 
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Ep. 215 (Coffee Time) Do native prairies help cattle gain more weight?

Another Wednesday, another Coffee Time! Join us to dive into the world of cattle grazing.
 
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Ep. 214 How to make a profit with non conventional hog farming

Our good friend Matt Hatala, founder of Ancestral Farms of Iowa, joins us to discuss his venture in farming a healthier and more sustainable way. But it's not without challenges.
 
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theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly mixes)

Ep. 213 (Coffee Time) Christmas, Cop Cars, and Mariah Carey

Well, it's about that time again. Join us for another Coffee Time Wednesday!
 
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Ep. 212 The cutting edge science of prairie grass and wildflowers

Justin Meissen, our friend from The Tallgrass Prairie Center, joins us to give an update on the latest research in the prairie world. We deeply enjoyed our conversation with him and we believe you will as well.
 
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Ep. 211 (Coffee Time) Three and a half rules for managing your prairie

Another Wednesday, another Coffee Time! Join us as we discuss the best practices for managing your prairie fields.
 
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Ep. 210 The difficulties of managing diverse prairies

Kevin Griggs joins us to discuss goats, prairie management, water quality, and his pet bison. We deeply enjoyed our time with him, and we believe you will too.
 
If you're interested in Iowa Ag Mitigation, make sure to check them out!
 
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theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and wildflowers)

Ep. 209 (Coffee Time) The Mutated Animals Around Chernobyl

Join us for another riveting Coffee Time Wednesday! And don't forget your Wild Rivers Coffee while you are at it, the best coffee that fights for conservation!
 
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