The Prairie Farm Podcast
Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher
All things conservation, prairie, gardening, permaculture, hunting, and agriculture. ”Conservation happens one mind at a time.”
Episodes
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Feb 1, 2023 • 15min
Ep. 25 (Coffee Time) Pigs, Mammoths, and Synthetic Milk
On this episode we discuss the de-extinction of mammoths, wild hogs in Canada and the future with synthetic food products. Enjoy!
Jan 25, 2023 • 18min
Ep. 23 (Coffee Time) The grand tragedy of egg prices
This week on Coffee Time Wednesdays we discuss egg prices, the evil of chickens, and Tesla being the great destroyer of agriculture.
Enjoy!
Jan 25, 2023 • 16min
Ep. 22 Welcome To Coffee Time
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.
Jan 20, 2023 • 1h 26min
Ep. 21 Living Close To The Land (Chase Burns)
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 for the land more than Chase does. In this episode Nicolas and Kent talk about Chase's background in all of the aforementioned roles he serves in, as well as his take on all things related to conserving our natural spaces on the map.
Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 12min
Ep. 20 Bottled at the Source (Joy Van Wyngarden and Alvin the Chipmunk)
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 for future generations... Oh, and we had a lot of fun too. Enjoy
Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
Ep. 19 We’re the government, and we’re here to help (Matt Allen)
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 everyday farmers.
Curious about CRP? Matt has your answers on this podcast episode.
Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 12min
Ep. 18 Picture perfect conservation (Chris Helzer)
Chris Helzer, the Prairie Ecologist, is one of the most experts in native midwest flora and fauna (specifically insects) that we have had the privilege to speak with. He also, coincidentally, happens to be the most talented photographer we has spoken with.
Oct 19, 2022 • 55min
Ep. 17 ”I’m tired of Organic farming, Grandpa” (Steve DeJong)
Local conservationist and Hoksey friend, Steve DeJong (Aka Flipper), joined us to talk about his ventures on organic farming, why he quit, and conservation.
Sep 28, 2022 • 46min
Ep. 16 The Secret Sauce of Hoksey Native Seeds
At Hoksey Native Seeds, we enjoy work, laughing, and lunch. Join us for all three on this episode.
Sep 28, 2022 • 27min
Ep. 15 The Man Made of Prairie (Russel Kirt)
Russel Kirt, retired professor of Dupage Community College, and prairie enthusiast has dedicated a large part of his life to prairies. When visiting his personal prairie in Iowa, we had the privilege to sit down with him and talk shop. We got to treat him to his first ever podcast episode. Though short, you won't want to miss it.
