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The Prairie Farm Podcast

Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher

All things conservation, prairie, gardening, permaculture, hunting, and agriculture. ”Conservation happens one mind at a time.”

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Ep. 19 We’re the government, and we’re here to help...

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2022/11/16

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.

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01:11:33

Ep. 18 Picture perfect conservation (Chris Helzer)

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2022/11/02

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.

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Ep. 17 ”I’m tired of Organic farming, Grandpa” (Steve...

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2022/10/19

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

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Ep. 16 The Secret Sauce of Hoksey Native Seeds

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2022/09/28

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

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Ep. 15 The Man Made of Prairie (Russel Kirt)

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2022/09/28

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.

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Ep. 14 Don’t chase dreams, solve problems (Tabatha...

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2022/09/07

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.

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Ep. 13 Beauty in the Eye of the Bee Holder (Phil Ebert)

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2022/08/24

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.

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Ep. 12 Prepping the ground for the wild ones (Ryan...

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2022/08/10

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.

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01:37:23

Ep. 11The Sanctity of Indigenous Agriculture (Taylor...

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2022/08/03

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

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01:31:55

Ep. 10 What the experts are saying about today’s...

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2022/07/27

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.

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Ep. 9 EMERGENCY: Saving The Lesser Prairie-Chicken

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2022/07/20

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

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Ep. 8 Ukraine Farms, Dagestan Mafia, and Lavender...

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2022/07/14

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.

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Ep. 7 The Wolfer: Sometimes conservation is a lonely...

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2022/07/13

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.

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Ep. 6 Young people actually care about sustainable...

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2022/06/29

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.

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01:20:58

Ep. 5 (Howard Vincent) from volunteer to CEO

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2022/06/15

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

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Ep. 4 (Payton Scandridge) the inside scoop of Hoksey...

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2022/06/15

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

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

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2022/06/15

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

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Ep. 2 (Bob St. Pierre) caring follows experiencing

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2022/06/15

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.

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Ep. 1 The Hoksey Story (Carroll Hoksbergen)

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2022/06/15

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

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