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The Prairie Farm Podcast

Nicolas Lirio & Kent Boucher
Conservation
Agriculture
Iowa
Prairie Restoration
Water Quality
Hunting
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Wildlife Management
Public Lands
Regenerative Agriculture
PFAS
Prairie Conservation
Chronic Wasting Disease
Prairie Management
Nutrient Reduction Strategy
Consumerism
Hoxie Native Seeds
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable Agriculture

All things conservation, prairie, gardening, permaculture, hunting, and agriculture. ”Conservation happens one mind at a time.”

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Latest Episodes

Johnathon Swanson from Polk County Conservation joins Nicolas and Kent talk about Iowa's water quality crisis. They dig into tile drainage, nitrates, saturated buffers, constructed wetlands, and what's actually working on the ground. Plus data center... more

A new ISU study is shaking up how we think about prairies. It turns out pollinators don't just need the prairie, the prairie needs them back. Kent, Nicolas, and Riley dig into what declining pollinator populations mean for plant diversity, then shift... more

Val Van Kooten, administrator at the State of Iowa Historical Society, returns for her third episode. The conversation digs into pioneer journal entries, pre-tractor farm life, an April Fool's fact-or-fiction game, the phenomenon of declinism, claim ... more

This week on Coffee Time Wednesday Nicolas breaks down what would actually happen if the Corn Belt set aside 10% of its acres for conservation. Using over 40 sources, he walks through the county level economics of lost grain sales, higher commodity p... more

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Recent Guests

Jud d McCullum
Native habitat advocate and wildlife habitat consultant
Episode: Ep. 348 Why Native Plants and Few Chemicals Grow Better Deer
Jill Bebout
CSA farmer with Blue Gate Farms, certified naturally grown
Blue Gate Farms
Episode: Ep. 346 Why We Can't Buy Our Way Out of a Broken Food System
Laura Walter
Episode: Ep. 346 Why We Can't Buy Our Way Out of a Broken Food System
Carol Hochsprain
Owner of Hoxie Native Seeds
Hoxie Native Seeds
Episode: Ep. 346 Why We Can't Buy Our Way Out of a Broken Food System
Dr. Matt Helmer
Agricultural expert
Iowa State University
Episode: Ep. 346 Why We Can't Buy Our Way Out of a Broken Food System
Kyle Laubarger
Affiliation with Native Habitat Project
Native Habitat Project
Episode: Ep. 346 Why We Can't Buy Our Way Out of a Broken Food System
J Judd McCullum
Farmer/CSA participant
Unspecified
Episode: Ep. 346 Why We Can't Buy Our Way Out of a Broken Food System
Tim Brown
Co-host to the co-host, The Bearded Uplander
Bearded Uplander (Tim Brown)
Episode: Ep. 343 (Coffee Time) How People Use Auctions To Steal Machinery and How Awns Can Kill Bird Dogs
Eddie Andrews
Gubernatorial candidate in Iowa
Campaign for Eddie Andrews
Episode: Ep. 342 Gubernatorial Candidate Eddie Andrews

Hosts

Mark Kenyon
Host of The Prairie Farm Podcast
Nicholas Lirio
Host of The Prairie Farm Podcast; frequent guest
Ken Boucher
Co-host of The Prairie Farm Podcast
Riley Rosendahl
Co-host of The Prairie Farm Podcast
Seth Oren
Host of The Prairie Farm Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Love the podcast!!! Got a request if you could…

    I would love to hear a podcast between the Prairie farm podcast and the Ag PhD radio show podcast about drain tile. Their April 2nd show has me wondering about the true effects of drain tile. The research they site by goggling “Environmental benefits of tile drainage” isn’t the same opinion as I heard from potential water quality problems. I would really appreciate a conversation between both parties to better understand both sides here

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Planter of native flowers
    United States23 days ago
  • I love this podcast!

    Agriculture and science teacher in Washington and this is my jam. High-minded, down-to-earth and makes me laugh! Thanks gents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cntrybmpkn
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Very interesting and informative show! You learn something different about prairies every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    92twj
    United States6 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I just got a firehose of warm season pasture knowledge! I’m going to have to listen again. It was great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Woolery
    United States7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love this podcast. Great dynamic with the hosts with in depth and nuanced topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Royjoy L
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful and down-to-earth, with practical farming knowledge.
Keeps you informed on prairie conservation with humor.
Candid discussions on policy and its impact on farms and conservation.
Strong mix of science and real-world farming perspectives.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#26
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#167
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#93
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#122
Japan/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#145
Denmark/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 336 The Rise and Fall of "Chief" Black Hawk
Q: What was your goal?
Black Hawk's primary aim was to renegotiate the treaty rather than to wage war.
Ep. 326 How to Start Farming as a Young Farmer and the Nuts and Bolts of the Farm Crisis
Q: So how do you advise considering all this, considering the history that we've talked through today?
There is opportunity to make a living in agriculture; break the mold of traditional farming practices and consider niches.
Ep. 310 Can You Make a Food Forest in Your Own Yard?
Q: How much food could you get away with in a yard?
You could include raised beds, fruit trees, and understory plants like medicinal herbs and clover, maximizing the available space for food production without violating HOA regulations.
Ep. 305 (Coffee Time) Why Are Young People Leaving the Midwest?
Q: What does Iowa have to offer young people to stop them from leaving?
Young people are attracted to outdoor amenities and economic growth.
Ep. 300 Prehistoric Prairie Director's Cut (Part 2)
Q: What are the types of animals that were present on the prairie?
The big grazers out on the prairies would have been bison, but we also would have had elk, mule deer, and mountain lions.

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What is The Prairie Farm Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on conservation, prairie ecosystems, gardening, permaculture, hunting, and agriculture, often exploring practical farming tips, ecological restoration, and policy issues affecting rural communities. Episodes frequently feature experts and practitioners discussing seed production, water quality, prairie restoration, and the economics of farming, with a mix of technical detail and accessible storytelling. A notable strength is its ability to connect hands-on farming realities with broader environmental and conservation debates, making it useful for listeners ranging from land managers to hobbyists. Guests span researchers, seed producers, foundation leaders, and local conservation advocates, contributing diverse perspectives ... more

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2. Jill Bebout
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