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The Prairie Farm Podcast

Presented by Hoksey Native Seeds

Where conservation, agriculture, and and lifestyle meet — that’s where The Prairie Farm exists. Hosted by Nicolas Lirio and Kent Boucher, this podcast explores the joy of the outdoors, the responsibilities of environmental stewardship, the synergies between agriculture and nature, and the impacts all of it has on us humans. Whether you’re interested in hunting, the environment, farming alongside nature, outdoorsy hobbies, or all of the above, this podcast has something for you.

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Ep. 338 Are Small Dairy Farms Actually Viable??

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Ep. 337 (Coffee Time) Tort Immunity for Bayer and CRP Grazing Might Be Headed Our Way

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Ep. 336 The Rise and Fall of "Chief" Black Hawk

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Ep. 335 (Coffee Time) The New FARM BILL!!

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Ep. 334 Why Are Farmer Suicide Rates So High and What Can We Do About It?

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Ep. 333 (Coffee Time) Are Things ACTUALLY More Expensive Today??

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Ep. 332 Which Prairie Species to Grow If You Want to Start a Prairie Farm

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Ep. 331 (Coffee Time) These Iowa Politicians Killed a Bill That Could Enhance Water Quality...

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Ep. 330 Where Does Your Produce ACTUALLY Come From

Produce in America is grown at unprecedented scale in human history. But how is it done. Who grows it, and how does it get to our tables? Should any changes be made to the system?

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Ep. 329 (Coffee Time) Looming Farm Crisis — These Crops Are Losing The Most Money

Corn and soybean prices are in the basement, and farmers are feeling it. Kent, Nicolas, and Riley dig into the current farm crisis, drawing parallels to the 1980s and Dust Bowl while keeping it real about what's ahead. But here's the thing—crises create opportunities.

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Ep. 328 This Lady Changed Midwestern Beer Culture and Now Want To Bring the Same Reform to Cancer and Nutrition in Iowa

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Ep. 327 (Coffee Time) Iowa’s Proposed Healthy Water Bill and Congress’ E15 Fuel Issues

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Ep. 326 How to Start Farming as a Young Farmer and the Nuts and Bolts of the Farm Crisis

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Ep. 325 (Coffee Time) Which Apps Are Good For Us and Secretary Burgum Pulls Grazing Permits

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Ep. 324 The Raw and Unfiltered Story of Inheriting a Prairie Farm Overnight

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Ep. 320 The Extinction of Caribou on the Lower 48 and Are Mountain Lions a Threat to Humans?

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Ep. 316 Gubernatorial Candidate Zach Lahn

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Ep. 314 What Do Prairie Strips Accomplish? And Practical Incremental Changes for COnservation On Your Farm

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Ep. 313 (Coffee Time) Stiff Goldenrod’s Role in a Prairie and The Dead Zones of the World

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Ep. 301 (Coffee Time) Lab Grown Meat is Inevitable

Join Nicholas, Kent, and Riley for another Coffee Time Wednesday as they dive into the inevitability of lab-grown meat and its implications for agriculture. Starting with a philosophical hypothetical about improving lives, the conversation evolves into a fascinating discussion about how cellular agriculture could reshape farming, land use, and food production for a growing global population. This episode explores the intersection of technology, traditional agriculture, and the future of food security, all delivered with the Prairie Farm Podcast's signature blend of humor and practical insight. Whether you're a farmer, landowner, or just curious about agricultural innovation, this episode offers valuable perspectives on adapting to technological change in rural America.