The Prairie Farm Podcast

Dr. Matt Helmers joins us to discuss his research in nutrient reduction in Iowa.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Native Seeders) theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly mixes)

It's time to jump into another Coffee Time Wednesday!   hokseynativeseeds.com (for native seed and CRP mixes)

We should probably clarify. Jill Beebout, founder of Blue Gate Farms , is not an organic farmer. She is Certified Naturally Grown farmer, which has more restrictions than organic. She is the real deal. We greatly enjoyed the conversation, and we believe you will as well.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for Native Seed) theprairiefarm.com (for Pollinator Garden Mixes)

We want to hear your conservation, habitat, and prairie questions! Send them our way at social@theprairiefarm.com Each week a question will be selected, and we'll read and answer the question on Coffee Time. Oh, AND we will give free seed to the asker of the question!   For now, enjoy this week's Coffee Time Wednesday!   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and native habitat mixes) theprairiefarm.com (...

Tim Brand, founder of Many Hands , joins us to describe the destitute situation Haiti is in, and how Many Hands has used agriculture to start a movement of economical, spiritual, and physical freedom.   Donate at Many Hands for Haiti to support the mission.

It's time for another Coffee Time! Grab your coffee and join us for yet another incredible conversation on conservation.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for native seed and CRP mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly and perennial food plot mixes)

Mark Kenyon , host of Wired to Hunt , joins us to discuss public lands, white-tailed deer, and his care for conservation.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Hunting Habitat Mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly mixes)

It's time for another Coffee Time argument with Kent Boucher , Nicolas Lirio , and Riley Rozendaal .   Hokseynativeseeds.com (for Native Seed and Prairie Mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly mixes)

Lance Roorda, founder and owner of Eunoia Counseling and avid lover of the outdoors and prairie, joins us to discuss the link between our mental health and being outdoors.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Native Pasture Mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for Bee and Butterfly Mixes)

Grab your coffee, and fill it extra full, because this Coffee Time is a little longer!   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Pasture Mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for Bee and Butterfly Mixes)

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.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for pasture mixes and CRP seed) theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly and wildlife prairie seed)

Welcome back for another great episode of Coffee Time Wednesday!   theprairiefarm.com (for butterfly and bee mixes) hokseynativeseeds.com (for pasture mixes and CRP mixes)

Our dear friend, Laura Walter from Tallgrass Prairie Center , joins us to discuss her recent discoveries on how to practically preserve prairie species.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Native Pasture Mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes and native seeds)

Another Wednesday, another Coffee Time! Join us to dive into the world of cattle grazing.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for Pasture and CRP mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairies)

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.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Pasture Mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for bee and butterfly mixes)

Well, it's about that time again. Join us for another Coffee Time Wednesday!   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP mixes and more) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and butterfly mixes)

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.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and pasture mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Another Wednesday, another Coffee Time! Join us as we discuss the best practices for managing your prairie fields.   hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

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!   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and wildlife habitat) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and wildflowers)

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!   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and Wildlife Habitat Mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and wildflowers)

We're joined by Austin Frerick, author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry , joins us to discuss what happened to our food system as a country and what we can do about it.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and habitat mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)

Join us for another great Coffee Time Wednesday. We've got great people and great topics. All you need is good coffee from Wild Rivers Coffee.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and wildlife habitat mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie and wildflower mixes) wildriverscoffeeco.com (for coffee that fights for conservation)

Jeremy French, from the Southeastern Grasslands Institute , joins us to discuss what vast prairies that used to reside in large portions of the Southeastern United States.   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP and native prairie mixes) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard pollinator and wildflower mixes)

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for each of you! Enjoy another information and laughter filled episode of Coffee Time Wednesday.    

Bryan Vander Meiden, President of Midwest Sanitation and Recycling , joined us to teach us exactly where our trash and recycling goes here in the midwest. We felt like little kids learning about dump trucks. It was awesome!   hokseynativeseeds.com (for CRP mixes and native prairie) theprairiefarm.com (for backyard prairie mixes)