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Prehistoric Prairie (Part 1 Re-released)

Before jumping into Part 3 of the prehistoric prairie, catch yourself up on the history of pre-historic prairie. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jun 28, 20241h 17m

Ep. 164 (Coffee Time) Flooding in Iowa and undying fires in Pennsylvania

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jun 26, 202431 min

Ep. 163 Chief Black Hawk, Cemeteries, and Pioneer's Land with Val Van Kooten

The new administrator of the State Historical Society of Iowa and previous guest, Val Van Kooten, joined us to talk all things Iowa's history. history.iowa.gov theprairiefarm.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Jun 21, 20241h 13m

Ep. 162 (Coffee Time) Sink holes, coal miners, and the Civil War

It's time to learn, laugh, and caffeinate ourselves. Coffee Time is here! wildriverscoffeeco.com theprairiefarm.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Jun 19, 202417 min

Ep. 161 Regenerative Ag, sheep, solar power, and biochar with Joe Waters

Joe is young, passionate shepherd and entrepreneur. Founder of earthgrazers.com his goal is to restore the earth's ecosystems using livestock and regenerative ag. Looking for native seed? Check out our mixes. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jun 14, 20241h 7m

Ep. 160 (Coffee Time) Coldplay and Microplastics in our reproductive organs

Coffee time is here! Don't forget to save the planet by getting your coffee from Wild Rivers Coffee. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jun 12, 202427 min

Ep. 159 The real history of Lewis and Clark

It's always a good time to talk to experts, especially when they're experts in something so interesting as the Lewis and Clark expedition. Join us as we learn a lot more about Lewis and Clark than you'll ever learn in school. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Head Quarters

Jun 7, 20241h 30m

Ep. 158 (Coffee Time) Ticks, allergies, and working out

Gather 'round, grab your coffee, and get ready to learn and laugh... mostly laugh. It's Coffee Time Wednesday! wildriverscoffeeco.com hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jun 5, 202427 min

Ep. 157 The missing author of your history books with Taylor Keen

Taylor Keen's, founder of Sacred Seed and professor at Creighton University, discusses the importance of the Native American culture and perspective on American history. His new book Rediscovering Turtle Island comes out June 11. Order it today! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

May 31, 20241h 49m

Ep. 156 (Coffee Time) John Oliver discusses corn and the average age of farmers

Wild Rivers Coffee, laughs, and good conversation. Must be coffee time. The Video We Discussed hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

May 29, 202431 min

Ep. 155 River Cleanups Of Epic Proportions with Living Lands & Waters

Living Lands & Waters is one of the most powerful, boots on the ground conservation organizations of the past 25 years. In this interview we are joined by Mike Coyne-Logan who has been with the organization for most of its existence. He tells us the staggering amount of trash removed from waterways around the nation and the impacts LL&W have had on America's rivers and ecosystems. Hoksey Native Seeds The Prairie Farm

May 24, 20241h 11m

Ep. 154 (Coffee Time) What the Bible says about Conservation and the Tasmanian Tiger

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee, and join us dive deep in this one. Want to watch us drink coffee during coffee time? Our episodes will soon be published on YouTube. Keep an eye out for them! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

May 22, 202431 min

Ep. 153 The Voice of Pheasants Forever aka Bob St. Pierre

Bob St. Pierre has advocated for conservation with Pheasants Forever for a long time. In this episodes he shares his own journey with conservation and how he's seen Pheasants Forever play a role in the landscape of North America. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

May 17, 20241h 19m

Ep. 152 (Coffee Time) Where to mushroom hunt and dead chickens in your water

Grab your Wild Rivers coffee and have a listen! P.S. soon you'll be able to watch our podcasts online, if you want to see our beautiful faces. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

May 15, 202431 min

Ep. 151 How the National Farmers Organization ATTEMPTED to save small farms

Larry Terpstra was our founder's, Carroll's, first boss. He remember farming before it is what it is today. Hear first hand how farming has changed over the years. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

May 11, 20241h 1m

Ep. 150 (Coffee Time) We're getting less rain than you think and Chic-Fil-A Chicken

You've been working hard this week. Take a break. A coffee break! And don't forget your Wild Rivers Coffee. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com wildriverscoffeeco.com

May 8, 202421 min

Ep. 149 How to Build Your Life Around the Outdoors with Travis Frank

There's a good chance you heard us on Travis' Podcast, The Flush. We had the privilege of having him on our podcast. Don't miss it. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

May 3, 20241h 17m

Ep. 148 (Coffee Time) Why are dandelions everywhere and why is chocolate so expensive

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee Co and join us for a good ol' fashion coffee time! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com wildriverscoffeeco.com

May 1, 202425 min

Ep. 147 Bison Hides and Seed Dispersal with Dr. Pete Eyheralde

Dr. Eyheralde is a professor of wildlife biology at William Penn University. He has done extensive research in the role of animal hides with seed dispersal in prairies and has a wealth of other experiences that make this podcast interview a fascinating conversation. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Apr 25, 20241h 23m

Ep. 146 (Coffee Time) Prairie Ice Cream for Cows and The Origin Story of The Red Delicious Apple

Behold, Ye Olde Coffee Time on The Prairie Farm podcast wildriverscoffeeco.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Apr 24, 202426 min

Ep. 145 The Cool and Concerning World of Wild Turkeys with Kacie Bauman

A conversation that has been ongoing in the wildlife conservation world for the past 5 years or so, is the decline of the wild turkey population in North America. We reached out to Kacie Bauman, a Biologist with the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) to learn more about what's happening with turkeys, as well as some interesting general information about these iconic birds. Turkey Conservation Project: Waterways for Wildlife hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Apr 19, 20241h 34m

Ep. 144 (Coffee Time) A New Hoksey Mechanic and Farm Killing Estate Tax

Happy Coffee Time from the The Prairie Farm! wildriverscoffeeco.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Apr 17, 202428 min

Ep. 143 Why do people still live in rural America?? with Lucas Fritch

We get told we're very "philosophical" by people who listen to our podcast. Well, Fritch is 10x as thoughtful about our world. He carries a point of view that is eye-opening. Can someone please get this man's presidential candidacy started?? hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Apr 12, 20241h 33m

Ep. 142 (Coffee Time) Spilling fertilizer in Iowa rivers and introducing Joy

Coffee time.... Thursdays? Sorry for the late post. Spring is a busy time on The Prairie Farm. wildriverscoffeeco.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Apr 10, 202436 min

Ep. 141 Hunting, Videography, Childhood Dreams, and Whitetail with Josh Sparks

Josh Sparks helps make the magic happen at Midwest Whitetail. But he knows a lot more than hunting. He's a videographer, a traveler, and one of the few people who caught their childhood dreams. Looking for hunting habitat mixes? Check out our websites. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Apr 6, 20241h 11m

Ep. 140 (Coffee Time) Wandering Around The Sandhill Prairies of Nebraska and Seasoning Cast Iron Skillets

Ittttt's THYME er uh I mean TIME! It's coffee time! Check out Wild Rivers Coffee for some incredible coffee. theprairiefarm.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Apr 3, 202425 min

Ep. 139 What you find in 300 year old barn with Judd McCullum

Judd McCullum with Working Class Bowhunter joined us to discuss discovering mammoth tusks, hand collecting natives, and vocationally tearing down old barns. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Mar 29, 20241h 5m

Ep. 138 (Coffee Time) Wolves in Iowa and why all seed gets test

It's Wednesday, so it's time for some educational and occasionally confrontational fun... Check out Wild Rivers Coffee for some incredible coffee. theprairiefarm.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Mar 27, 202429 min

Ep. 137 Pay Landowners For Natural Resources and Prairie Chickens with Ted Koch

Ted Koch is one of our favorite people. He's a great mind in the conservation and hunting communities, and has accomplished much on behalf of wildlife in North America. Hokseynativeseeds.com Theprairiefarm.com

Mar 22, 20241h 13m

Ep. 136 (Coffee Time) Hot Dogs, Kent's Lunch, and Portable Solar Panels

Ever wonder what hot dogs are made of? Join us to find out. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com wildriverscoffeeco.com

Mar 20, 202427 min

Ep.135 Establishing A Prairie Burning Culture and Solar Fields of Prairie

Pete Berthelsen of Conservation Blueprint has spent his career advocating for, and managing prairie habitat in Nebraska to be as healthy as possible. From teaching his community about the importance of using fire as a management tool to helping make prairie make sense in solar fields, Pete has accomplished much in expanding prairie in Nebraska. Hokseynativeseeds.com Theprairiefarm.com

Mar 15, 20241h 16m

Ep. 134 (Coffee Time) When to burn your prairie and where does your poop go

These are important things that everyone in the midwest should know... so grab your coffee... hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com wildriverscoffeeco.com

Mar 13, 202423 min

Ep. 133 Owning Land is a Way of Life with Chase Burns

Chase Burns, host of Land Your Ground and realtor with The Land Guys, joins us to discuss the great problems and excitement of owning land. Hokseynativeseeds.com Theprairiefarm.com

Mar 8, 20241h 27m

Ep. 132 (Coffee Time) Primary education and wind energy

We recorded this at 6:30 in the morning. Who knows what could come out of our mouths... Oh, and Kent's dad, the original Bouch-man joined us. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com wildriverscoffeeco.com

Mar 6, 202422 min

Ep. 131 Is it a good time to buy land?? with Jake Hofer

Jake Hofer is one of the foremost authorities on buying land as a deer hunter. He has a strong entrepreneurial gene and has become a multi farm owner before the age of 30. If you have hopes of owning your own slice of dirt this interview is for you!

Mar 2, 20241h 23m

Ep. 130 (Coffee Time) The Prairie State has no more prairie

It's coffee time! Except this week we're joined by a live audience. Hokseynativeseeds.com Theprairiefarm.com Wildriverscoffeeco.com

Feb 28, 202420 min

Ep. 129 Rebuilding America's Serengeti with Sean Gerrity of American Prairie

The American Prairie Reserve (now just American Prairie) is a prairie conservation organization that is dedicated to reconstructing a massive contiguous portion of prairie habitat in Montana. Sean Gerrity is one of the founders and the retired CEO of AP, and nobody knows the story of this incredible project better than he does. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Feb 24, 20241h 28m

Ep. 128 (Coffee Time) Does the DNR actually help Wildlife?? (yes)

We had a guest at work with us, so they joined us for coffee time! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com wildriverscoffeeco.com

Feb 21, 202420 min

Ep. 127 The Extinct Eastern Elk Subspecies with Steven Dobey of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

A tragic wildlife loss that has taken place in the last 160ish years is the extinction of the eastern elk subspecies. These majestic cervids were the stunning feature of the prairies east of the Mississippi river, but they were unfortunately erased from these ecosystems by overhunting and habitat loss during the settlement of that part of the country. Nicolas and Kent sat down with Steven Dobey of RMEF to discuss this interesting tragedy. Join RMEF hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Feb 16, 20241h 28m

Ep. 126 (Coffee Time) The most processed foods, pesticides, and Parkinson's disease

Coffee time is a great time to grab your cup of Wild Rivers Coffee! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com Wild Rivers Coffee

Feb 14, 202417 min

Ep. 125 How to Farm Pigs in a Pasture with Ancestral Farms of Iowa

Ancestral Farms of Iowa decided "food quality" was worth pursuing with their whole lives... their time, energy, and money. Join us as we sit down with co-founder, Matt, and learn about the price we all pay for cheap food. Hoksey Native Seeds The Prairie Farm Ancestral Farms

Feb 9, 20241h 43m

Ep. 124 (Coffee Time) The Looming Land Transfer

Grab that steaming hot cup of Wild Rivers Colombia Roast (the one with the sweet bull elk bag) and settle in for this week's edition of coffee time... cheers!

Feb 7, 202425 min

Ep. 123 Drink Coffee, Save the World with Marshall Seedorff of Wild Rivers Coffee Co.

We had the privilege of hosting the cofounder of Wild Rivers Coffee Company, Marshall Seedorff. Marshall is a man of many talents and many hats. He is an avid outdoorsman and dedicated conservationist. Here is his story. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Feb 2, 20241h 24m

Ep. 122 (Coffee Time)There's more plastic in your water than you think

Grab your coffee and make sure it's not in a plastic container... It's coffee time! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com wildriverscoffeeco.com

Jan 31, 202432 min

Ep. 121 Iowa's Water: It's not that bad, right??

It's finally here! Iowa's Water series... From Des Moines Water Works CEO to South Skunk Watershed Project Manager, we took a deep dive into the water quality of Iowa, what it used to look like and the water quality issues we face today. Stay on the lookout for part two and the full interviews with each interviewee. Links of the interviewees below. theprairiefarm.com hokseynativeseeds.com dmww.com Chris Jones Keith Schilling Red Rock Reservoir Army Corps of Engineers Joy Van Wyngarden

Jan 26, 202450 min

Ep. 120 (Coffee Time) The Mystery of the Electric Vehicle Scandal

Grab your Wild Rivers Coffee and join us for our coffee time! wildriverscoffeeco.com theprairiefarm.com hokseynativeseeds.com

Jan 24, 202422 min

Ep. 119 (Coffee Time) Right to Repair... It's complicated...

Hope you've got a lot of coffee for this long coffee time! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jan 17, 202431 min

Ep. 118 (Coffee Time) Farm Bill Update and Correct Prairie Planting Time

Get out of the snow and grab a cup of coffee! It's coffee time!! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jan 10, 202428 min

Ep. 117 (Coffee Time) What The Presidential Candidates Say About Conservation

Ready for the controversy? Grab your coffee, and let's complain about the government together. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Jan 3, 202422 min

Ep. 116 (Coffee Time) Reintroducing Wolves to Colorado and Christmas Waste

It's chilly outside, but your coffee is nice and hot. Enjoy your coffee time! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Dec 27, 202333 min