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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

Ep. 115 (Coffee Time) National Debt is Killing the Gray Fox

Nothing more exciting than talking about our government's inadequacies, so grab your coffee! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Dec 20, 202326 min

Ep. 114 Little House on the Prairie

Laura Ingalls Wilder gave a us fascinating look into the era of the Midwestern Settlers. Join Kent as he interviews an expert from Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Dec 15, 20231h 6m

Ep. 113 (Coffee Time) The Corn Belt Might Be Moving

Don't forget to take your coffee break and get your podcast in! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Dec 13, 202317 min

Ep. 112 (Coffee Time) Mule Deer and Beef on The Western Nebraska Prairies

Grab yo mug and treat yo'self to that coffee time break you deserve!

Dec 6, 202331 min

Ep. 111 Why Sharing the Land is the Future of Hunting Access (Doug Duren)

We had an incredible time working with Doug Duren and sharingtheland.com to create an experience for access seekers in Iowa. Join us as we sit down with Doug and three of those access seekers to see if Sharing The Land really works. sharingtheland.com hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Dec 4, 20231h 12m

Ep. 110 (Coffee Time) Electric Can Openers, Vertical Farming, Soil Erosion Tonnage

Better late than never! Iiiiiiiiit's Coffee Time!

Nov 30, 202327 min

Ep. 109 (Coffee Time) The Trucking Recession and Deadly Farming Fever

Happy almost Thanksgiving! Give yourself a break today... you earned it! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Nov 22, 202323 min

Ep. 108 The Authority of the Authority on Prairie (Laura Jackson)

The Director of the Tallgrass Prairie Center, Laura Jackson, joins us as we dive into our favorite topic, prairie. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com tallgrassprairiecenter.org

Nov 17, 202359 min

Ep. 107 (Coffee Time) It’s too hot to hunt

Sit down and enjoy your break. You earned it. Coffee Time Wednesday! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Nov 15, 202322 min

Ep. 106 Where did all the bugs go?? (Sarah Nizzi)

Sarah Nizzi, a pollinator specialist, joins us as we discuss what is happening to the insects, and how can we help. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com xerces.org

Nov 10, 20231h 24m

Ep. 105 (Coffee Time) The Impact of A.I. on the environment

We get so into the weeds on A.I. environment implications, that we don't even get to Kent's topic... whoops! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com

Nov 8, 202321 min

Ep. 104 The Science Behind Farming Prairie (Justin Meissen)

Justin Meissen, from Tallgrass Prairie Center, knows A LOT about the science of prairie plants. We got to pick his brain about the latest science behind what makes a prairie stand establish well.

Nov 3, 20231h 9m

Ep. 103 (Coffee Time) Is China Buying up all the Farm Land?

Grab your thermos, because it's getting cold, and it's COFFEE TIME! hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com https://wildriverscoffeeco.com/

Nov 1, 202323 min

Ep. 102 Farming Prairie is Very Hard (Laura Walter)

You've heard her before on our podcast, and we've mentioned her many times, but we were really excited to sit down with Laura Walter from the Tallgrass Prairie Center and discuss her ventures into learning how to farm prairie. hokseynativeseeds.com https://tallgrassprairiecenter.org/ theprairiefarm.com

Oct 27, 20231h 42m

Ep. 101 (Coffee Time) John Deere Going Organic?

Welcome back to Coffee Time Wednesdays! Your favorite fifteen minutes of your week. Enjoy! hokseynativeseeds.com

Oct 25, 202325 min

Ep. 100 (Coffee Time) Ugly before it’s broken

It's time to relax and hear about recent conservation and hunting news. Coffee Time!

Oct 18, 202323 min

Ep 99. BONUS EPISODE: Don’t Mow the Ditches (Kristine Nemec)

The Roadside prairie program is the second largest prairie program in Iowa, second only to CRP. Join Kristine as she walks us through how prairie gets into our ditches. hokseynativeseeds.com theprairiefarm.com Hoksey Insta The Prairie Farm Insta

Oct 13, 202346 min

Ep 98. Putting prairie back on farms (Andy Olson)

Andy Olson is the Prairie on Farms Programs Manager at Tallgrass Prairie Center. He helps people get prairie back on their farms. Another step towards sustainable farming! theprairiefarm.com hokseynativeseeds.com Hoksey Insta The Prairie Farm Insta

Oct 13, 20231h 1m