Agriculture Applied: More Than Dirt

Listen in to learn about real-world examples of SCD thinking outside the box, implementing conservation practices through innovative partnerships and funding opportunities.

Why is it important to provide internship opportunities? How can partners be utilized to create a unique and positive experience? What are general pointers when creating an internship opportunity? - Join Hannah Nordby with NDSU Extension along with Tanner Gue and Robert Ford with ND Ducks Unlimited along with Darrell Oswald with the Burleigh County SCD as they discuss these questions and more! You...

How do "terms" get in the way of promoting or implementing better farming practices? Where did this idea of regenerative agriculture come from? Where is it headed? What role do Soil Conservation Districts play? Is there a time and place for conventional practices? - Join Hannah Nordby with NDSU Extension, along with Helena Agri-Enterprises Ron Kessel out of New England, and Burleigh Coun...

What types of grazing systems are included under the regenerative grazing umbrella? How do you involve the next generation in your operation? What resources are available to help you grow your understanding of pasture management? - Join Hannah Nordby with NDSU Extension, along with Krista Ehlert with SDSU Extension to learn more! - Go ahead, grab a cup of joe and settle in as we converse about ser...

Listen in to learn more about Soil Your Undies and how the Adams County SCD used it as an opportunity to create dialogue with producers AND community members! - Soil Your Undies Information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V6RJMWRKkuuX1g3eFUekooiceIVC55Zc?usp=drive_link

Listen in to learn more about the ND Association of SCD along with it's Executive Director, Rhonda Kelsch! What opportunities are available through the NDASCD? What is Rhonda's backstory?- Go ahead, grab a cup of joe and settle in as we converse about serving, preserving, and conserving across the Great Plains, you don't want to miss out!

While important, policy manuals are often overlooked. Often, it’s up to the SCD employees to take charge and ensure these documents are created or updated. Join us to get the employees’ hot take when it comes to policy manuals.

NDSU Extension provides a variety of services for SCD, but it can be confusing keeping everyone straight! Listen in to learn more about the different individuals and the roles they play on the Conservation Leadership and Planning team! - Join Hannah Nordby with NDSU Extension, along with Paula Comeau, Lindy Berg, Amber Fetch, and Leslie Stevens, to learn more! - Go ahead, grab a cup of joe and set...

Wondering what roles current supervisors and employees play in supporting and welcoming new team members? How do you support a new person when you don't fully understand their roles and responsibilities? - Join Hannah Nordby with NDSU Extension, along with Williams County SCD Manager Molly Carlson and Slope-Hettinger Supervisor Keith Witte as they discuss how WE ALL have a role in welcoming ne...

Interested in learning how to build relationships and develop a reputation for providing alternative conservation funding opportunities? Wondering how to transition a successful SCD from experienced staff to a new generation of conservation professionals? - Join Hannah Nordby with NDSU Extension, along with Sierra Lee and Brett Hendrickson, with the Bowman-Slope SCD as they discuss these questions...

Join Hannah Nordby, a Program Coordinator for Conservation Leadership and Planning with NDSU Extension along with ND Conservation District Employee Association President Dustin Kruger, Partnerships Coordinator Sarah Tunge, and Training Coordinator Kelli Schumacher to learn about the current and future opportunities provided to SCD employees through the Employees Association!-ND Employees Associati...

Why should an SCD prioritize branding and marketing? Is it all about the “free swag”, or does the quality of services and community relationships also play into branding your SCD? How do you balance bringing in new services with current employee workload? When is it time to hire workers to help expand the services offered? - Join Hannah Nordby, along with Dustin Kruger, Molly Carlson, and Kelli Sc...

What is virtual fencing? What type of livestock can it be utilized on? On paper virtual fencing sounds great, what’sthe real-world practicality of it? - Join Hannah Nordby, along with NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist, Kevin Sedivec; NDSU Graduate Research Assistant, Josh Wianecki; Sheep Producer from Bison, SD, Dave Ollila; and SDSU Extension Precision Livestock Field Specialist, Log...

How can SCD Supervisors best support the employees they oversee and prioritize concerns to be addressed? What duties are included in a supervisor's "job description"? What resources are available to help supervisors in fulfilling their duties? - Join Hannah Nordby, along with Tokina Mcharry, Andrea Bowman, and Steve Gilje as they discuss these questions and more! - Go head grab a cup...

You said yes to implementing a watershed project. Now what? From start to finish what is the step-by-step process? What resources are available to support SCD? - Join Hannah Nordby, Emilee Novak and Chance Porsborg for Part 2 of Implementing a Watershed Project! - Go ahead grab a cup of joe and settle in as we converse about serving, preserving, and conserving across the Great Plains, you don't wa...

Has your Soil Conservation District ever considered taking on a 319 Watershed Project? Are you curious to learn the benefits of implementing a local watershed project? - Joining Hannah in this episode is Emilee Novak with the ND Department of Environmental Quality and Chance Porsborg, a watershed coordinator with the Morton County Soil Conservation District! - Go ahead grab a cup of joe and settle...

Are you a new SCD Supervisor? Or are you looking for advice on how to recruit or welcome new supervisors to your board? This is the podcast episode for you! Go ahead grab a cup of joe and settle in as we converse about serving, preserving and conserving across the Great Plains, you don't want to miss out!

Do you dread annual performance reviews? Do you avoid providing honest feedback when an employee isn't meeting job expectations? You aren't alone, affective performance reviews don't just happen, they take intentional effort. - Join Jason Sutheimer an HR guru with over 20 years of experience and Area V Program Coordinator, Hannah Nordby as they converse about how conducting empowering performance...

What does conservation really mean? What different regenerative practices have worked well—or not so well—for Jerry Doan of Black Leg Ranch over the years? What lessons did he learn when things didn’t work out as planned? Looking to the future, what excites Jerry about where regenerative agriculture is headed? - Join Jerry Doan and Hannah Nordby, NDSU Extension Program Coordinator for Conservation...

Revitalizing Your SCD is a bonus episode that was recorded live at the Area V meeting. We dove right into the heart of things discussing challenges with employee retention, overcoming difficulties, implementing conservation practices, and evolving to meet changing community needs. A key takeaway is that many SCD face similar challenges and it takes us all coming together and learning from one anot...

Building rapport with key stakeholders is vital in securing support and funds both locally and statewide. Join us to hear how SCDs can best tell their story to accomplish their conservation goals. - Join Representative Brandy Pyle, Lobbyist Kayla Effertz-Kleven, County Commissioner Stanley Dick along with County Commissioner and SCD employee Bob Flath, and Area V Program Coordinator Hannah Nordby...

What does manure management look like in practice? What is Mary's dream when it comes to manure management? How has Dustin implemented best management practices in Stutsman County? - Join Mary Keena, Dustin Kruegar, and Hannah Nordby as they converse about serving, preserving and conserving across the Great Plains- AND beyond!   - It's More than Dirt that we talk about! 

If you're looking for engaging ways to incorporate urban conservation into your community look no further! In this episode Shaun Moser the Conservation Garden Park Manager for the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District shares about their unique approach towards water conservation education through hands on activities and demonstration plots! - Join Shaun and Hannah Nordby, NDSU Extension Pro...

Creating relevant and engaging educational programming for producers is a bit of a knack. One that the ND Grazing Lands Coalition has been honing in on by collaborating with partners across ND. In this episode join Karissa Frick with the McKenzie County SCD and Trish Feiring with the ND Grazing Lands Coalition to learn more about their collaborative efforts to bring support conservation minded pro...

How do you productively address difficult conversations with producers? Is there a best approach? What if the conversation doesn't go as planned? Join James River SCD Education and Outreach Manager Tokina McHarry and NDSU Leadership and Civic Engagement specialist Jodi Bruns along with Hannah Nordby, NDSU Extension Program Coordinator for Conservation Leadership and Planning, as they converse...