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Prairie Prophets PodcastPrairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 18: Hunter Slifka, Project Coordinator for the Turkey River Headwaters & Chihak Creek in NE IowaOn this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Hunter Slifka, Project Coordinator for the Turkey River Headwaters & Chihak Creek in NE Iowa. Hunter has focused his efforts on the Turkey River & Chihak Creek Watershed Project which began in 2015. Since the projects' inception, Hunter has expanded cover crops from 1,500 acres to 17,000 acres improving the water quality in his community and communities downstream. Brandon and Hunter chat about the relationships he's built with the agricultural community around him and credits much of the success of the watershed project to progressive farming practices in his community. More...2023-09-2726 min
Beyond the DirtThinking Like a WatershedWe sit down with folks from the Upper Mississippi River Basin Initiative (UMRBI) and talk about the success of Howard County.
2023-04-191h 14Beyond the DirtBrian Hrdlicka: Jack of all TradesToday we sit down with Brian Hrdlicka, who wears many hats all at once. Brian is currently the Howard SWCD Commissioner Chairman, Agronomist at Farmers Winn Coop and actively farms. We go through the many benefits of being actively involved in all threes roles and what he has learned over the years!2023-02-1355 minBeyond the DirtCSP: Conservation Stewardship ProgramTake a listen to the most all encompassing programs we have to offer. From soil testing, to cover crops, to tillage management there is a avenue for everyone! 2023-01-0355 minBeyond the DirtDo you got what it takes?What does it take to be successful not only in the conservation career field but life in general? The man, the myth, the legend, Neil "Dirt Cop" Shaffer adds his thoughts on how became successful and looks for potential conservationists. 2022-12-1256 minBeyond the DirtGrassed Waterways 101Let us share our wealth of knowledge on the topic of Grassed Waterways. From identifying the gully, to surveying, to constructing and eliminating all that soil loss! You will be the grassed waterway expert after listening in to this exciting episode!2022-11-301h 00Beyond the DirtCommunity InvolvementWhat is the secret sauce to conservation success? Well we may not have all the answers but one simple start is getting involved within your community and volunteer groups. Get your name out there and learn every single day. God gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason. Go get 'em!2022-11-2257 minBeyond the DirtRiley Wilson: 780 Hour IDALS TechnicianMeet our newest addition to the Howard SWCD team! Riley is a Cresco native and brings a great deal of technical knowledge, he even knows and understands conservation practices!2022-11-1634 minBeyond the DirtFarm the Best & Buffer the Rest: Conservation Reserve ProgramThis week is all about the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Don't get lost in all the codes but find yourself at your habitat destination! Stay in tuned through the entirety of the episode as we go through specific examples at the end! 2022-11-011h 25Beyond the DirtTim Sadler: Reicks View FarmsTim Sadler, Finishing Supervisor for Reicks View Farms, sits down with us to discuss what he does at Reicks View Farms and how his experiences led him to the successful position he is in now. We have had the opportunity to help Tim first hand within his barns to witness what is required to sustain a profitable swine market. 2022-10-251h 10Beyond the DirtThermographs & TroutHear about how Native Brook Trout have been re-introduced into Silver Creek Watershed and the steps leading up to this success story!2022-10-1857 minBeyond the DirtSilver Creek Water Quality ProjectLearn about one of the most successful watershed projects in the state and maybe in the nation!2022-10-1249 minBeyond the DirtTurkey River Headwaters & Chihak Creek Water Quality ProjectWe've talked about the watershed projects here in Howard County, now you will know the nitty gritty of the Turkey River Headwaters project!2022-10-1142 minBeyond the DirtEQIP Ag Waste PlanningLet's talk about how we can help our cattle farmers and give them the optimal package for their operation.2022-10-041h 01Beyond the DirtStreambank Stabilization & Fish HabitatNeil & Hunter take a "deep dive" into the streams of Howard County and how we try to improve our water bodies. After many projects have been completed Silver Creek is able to sustain a natural reproducing population of Brook Trout. 2022-09-271h 02Beyond the DirtBeyond The Dirt: Cover Crops and Howard CountyWe are getting down and dirty into the details of what we do here in Howard County and the whole spectrum of cover crops!2022-09-2058 min