The Prairie Farm Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 50 (Coffee Time) Dust Storm Tragedy, Flooding, When Ag and Government Collide- Netherlands Style
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
C, c, c, c, c, c, C COFEE TIME IS HERE!
Ep. 49 A Touch of Holland (Val Van Kooten)
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The city of Pella, found in central Iowa celebrates their Dutch heritage every year with a festival called Tulip Time. But what are they celebrating? ...
Ep. 48 (Coffee Time) Grassland CRP Signup
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grasslands CRP sign up opened last week. What does this mean for ag, conservation, and landowners? Find out by tuning in as Nicolas dives in to explai...
Ep. 47 Savannas From Africa to Wisconsin with Clay Frazer
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clay Frazer is a passionate conservationist with one of the most experienced resume's we have ever heard. From being a prescribed burn specialist, bea...
Ep. 46 (Coffee Time) Trash Island, Bison, and Paywall
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Coffee Time! Kick back and sip those work time blues away as you hear the news you didn't know you needed to know.
Ep. 45 Sharing The Land with Doug Duren
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For someone to develop a land ethic they need to spend time interacting with the land. That's the goal of Doug Duren's Sharing The Land initiative. In...
Ep. 44 (Coffee Time) Mammoth Meatballs, Locally Sourced School Lunches, and Oil Drilling
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shuffle down to the break room, grab that crusty work mug of yours, fill up with some less than fresh coffee off the warmer, and get ready to go on an...
Ep. 43 Gardening and Television with Mary and Tom Holm of Prairie Yard and Garden
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Mary and Tom Holm join the show to talk about their experience hosting the PBS show "Prairie Yard and Garden," as well as their own ga...
Ep. 42 (Coffee Time) Saber-toothed Cat in Iowa, Seaweed part 2, Plastic Recycling Isn’t What You Think
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the words of Bruce Buffer: "Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttt's tIIIIIIIIIIImmmme!" It's coffee time!
Ep. 41*BONUS Episode* (Coffee Time) Urban Pollinator, Farm Flooding In Cali, A Big Climate Win For A Tiny Country
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Tyler Perry of Perry's Turf and Seed to keep you up on what's been going on in global conservation news... it's COFFEE TIME!
Ep. 40 Monarchs Matter with Wendy Caldwell
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Wendy Caldwell of the Monarch Joint Venture to discuss the importance of Monarch Butterflies and how we can help them...
Ep. 39 (Coffee Time) Regenerative Ag, Alternative Energy, and Bank Lending
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dig out that ol' reliable crusty coffee mug and fill'r up... It's coffee time!
Ep. 38 The Scoop on The Bell Bowl Prairie
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thursday, March 9th at 6am a bulldozer took to one of Illinois last remaining prairies-- a state that coincidentally calls itself the prairie state. B...
Ep. 37 (Coffee Time) Sea Weed, Climate Change, and Perfect Pasture Mixes
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is this heaven? No, it's COFFEE TIME. The one podcast you will never forget.
Ep. 36 Taking An Active Stand As A Conservationist with Ryan Callaghan of MeatEater
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Callaghan (more commonly known as Cal) is one of the most inspiring and important voices in the natural conservation community. We got to talk ab...
Ep. 35 (Coffee Time) The Evolution of Agriculture, A Big Money Yacht With A Big Problem, and The Death Of A Prairie
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your coffee and sip away your workday worries as we take you on another educational journey.... it's coffee time, folks!
Ep. 34 What’s the best habitat for White-Tailed Deer
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This past weekend we hung out at the Iowa Deer Classic Convention. Not only did we have a lot of fun, we asked a lot of Deer hunters what the best met...
Ep. 33 (Coffee Time) Right to Repair, A Rebuttal, and Groundwater
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Go ahead grab your coffee, kick your feet up and listen to the problems of the universe being solved... er, uh... talked about. It's COFFEE TIME!
Ep. 32 Protecting Our Soil with Iowa Cover Crop
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what cover crops are all about? Tune into this one to get the low down with Iowa Cover Crop Cofounder James Holz to fill you in on the ins...
Ep. 31 (Coffee Time) Feral Cows, Chemical Spills, and Global Markets
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You look like you need a break... join us for coffee time!
Ep. 30 The Habitat Quail Need - According To Senior Farm Bill Biologist Cierra Rhodes (Live at Pheasant Fest)
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever's national conventional Pheasant Fest was a blast. We put out a mic to strangers and asked some debated topics. But...
Ep. 29 (Coffee Time) Pig Skyscrapers, ”Leafy Greens”, Native Seed Drills
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again, COFFEE TIME!
Ep. 28 Things ain’t how they used to be... (Lucas Fritch)
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with a good friend of ours, Lucas Fritch, a 6th generation farmer, a teacher, and a thinker. We dive into how things are today, how they u...
Ep.27 (Coffee Time) YouTube Farming, Ethanol & Carbon Credits
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this week's installment of Coffee Time. The best coffee time of your week. Follow us on Instagram: @hokseynativeseeds Checkout Our We...
Ep. 26 (Coffee Time) Pro Athletes, Billionaires, and Foreign Governments are all buying land...
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Wednesday... It's coffee time... Join us while we discuss who's buying farm land and who's replanting millions of trees.
Ep. 25 (Coffee Time) Pigs, Mammoths, and Synthetic Milk
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we discuss the de-extinction of mammoths, wild hogs in Canada and the future with synthetic food products. Enjoy!
Ep. 24 Education is the Key to Conservation (Recorded in front of a live audience)
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had the privilege of speaking to an incredible conservation group, OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors). We discussed the founding of Hoksey Nativ...
Ep. 23 (Coffee Time) The grand tragedy of egg prices
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Coffee Time Wednesdays we discuss egg prices, the evil of chickens, and Tesla being the great destroyer of agriculture. Enjoy!
Ep. 22 Welcome To Coffee Time
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
15 minutes, no more, no less. Usually about prairie. Always a good time. Join us as we discuss the latest news about prairie, ag, and conservation.
Ep. 21 Living Close To The Land (Chase Burns)
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chase Burns is a Land Broker, Land Manager, Rancher, Conservationist, and Outdoorsman. With a resume like that it's hard to imagine anyone who cares f...
Ep. 20 Bottled at the Source (Joy Van Wyngarden and Alvin the Chipmunk)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Van Wyngarden is the project manager of the South Skunk River Water Shed. She is passionate and knowledgeable about how to keep our water clean fo...
Ep. 19 We’re the government, and we’re here to help (Matt Allen)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 18 Picture perfect conservation (Chris Helzer)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Helzer, the Prairie Ecologist, is one of the most experts in native midwest flora and fauna (specifically insects) that we have had the privileg...
Ep. 17 ”I’m tired of Organic farming, Grandpa” (Steve DeJong)
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Local conservationist and Hoksey friend, Steve DeJong (Aka Flipper), joined us to talk about his ventures on organic farming, why he quit, and conserv...
Ep. 16 The Secret Sauce of Hoksey Native Seeds
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At Hoksey Native Seeds, we enjoy work, laughing, and lunch. Join us for all three on this episode.
Ep. 15 The Man Made of Prairie (Russel Kirt)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russel Kirt, retired professor of Dupage Community College, and prairie enthusiast has dedicated a large part of his life to prairies. When visiting h...
Ep. 14 Don’t chase dreams, solve problems (Tabatha Panas)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 pas...
Ep. 13 Beauty in the Eye of the Bee Holder (Phil Ebert)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 12 Prepping the ground for the wild ones (Ryan Bryson)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Ep. 11The Sanctity of Indigenous Agriculture (Taylor Keen)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Keen, founder of Sacred Seed, joins us as we dive into indigenous tradition of agriculture and how today's agriculture is affecting it.
Ep. 10 What the experts are saying about today’s prairie (Laura Walter)
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Walter, of the University of Northern Iowa Tallgrass Prairie Center, helps lead the way for education on conservation in Iowa. Join Nicolas, Ken...
Ep. 9 EMERGENCY: Saving The Lesser Prairie-Chicken
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
Ep. 8 Ukraine Farms, Dagestan Mafia, and Lavender Patches (Nancy and John Brannaman)
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ukr...
Ep. 7 The Wolfer: Sometimes conservation is a lonely fight (Carter Niemeyer)
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 6 Young people actually care about sustainable farming (Nancy Brannaman and Abby Barten)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Ep. 5 (Howard Vincent) from volunteer to CEO
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Vincent joins us to discuss his journey from volunteer to CEO of America's most efficient and effective conservation organization.
Ep. 4 (Payton Scandridge) the inside scoop of Hoksey Native Seeds-what really happens
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
hear the juicy, inside details of what it's like working at on a prairie farm with Payton Scandridge
Ep 3 (Paul Attema) bears, beets, and blood fertilizer
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
Ep. 2 (Bob St. Pierre) caring follows experiencing
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 1 The Hoksey Story (Carroll Hoksbergen)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hear how Hoksey Native Seeds, one of Iowa's oldest prairie farms, was founded by a man inspired by a pheasant. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm...