Prairie Prophets Podcast

Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 31: Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of The New Mexico Wildlife Federation

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. Jesse has been intricately involved with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and recently worked with BHA in Washington, DC to fight for the permanent re-authorization and full funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Brandon and Jesse meet up in Delaware and chat alternative energy solutions, land and habitat management differences and similarities between the Midwest and Southwest and talk the importance of finding common ground no matter the political affiliation when it comes to conservation.  More information about Jesse Deubel and the New Mexico Wildlife Federation can be found here: Jesse Deubel - New Mexico Wildlife Federation - New Mexico Wildlife Federation (nmwildlife.org) [https://nmwildlife.org/member/jesse-deubel/]

Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 30: Bill Cooksey, Senior Sportsman Outreach Coordinator Acting Director of Conservation Partnerships

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Bill Cooksey, Senior Sportsman Outreach Coordinator and Acting Director of Conservation Partnerships for Vanishing Paradise. Vanishing Paradise is a program of the National Wildlife Federation that unites sportsmen to advocate for restoration of the Mississippi River Delta, the Gulf Coast and the Everglades.  Brandon and Bill meet up in Delaware, at the National Assembly of Sportsman Caucus Sportsman-Legislator Summit. This is the premier legislative event of the year that brings together sportsmen's caucus members, NGOs, natural resource managers, the outdoor industry, and policy experts for three days of educational programming, networking, and planning for the next decade of success in the conservation arena. While attending the Summit, Brandon and Bill talk about Bill's lifelong love for waterfowl hunting and the importance of protecting and restoring habitat including "prairie potholes".   More information about Vanishing Paradise and Bill Cooksey can be found here: Vanishing Paradise [https://www.vanishingparadise.org/who/about-us]

Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 29: Missouri State Representative Tim Taylor

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Missouri State Representative Tim Taylor. Taylor represents parts of Chariton, Cooper, Howard, and Randolph counties (District 48) in the Missouri House of Representatives. Taylor also serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee for the House of Representatives.  Brandon and Tim meet up in Delaware, at the National Assembly of Sportsman Caucus Sportsman-Legislator Summit. This is the premier legislative event of the year that brings together sportsmen's caucus members, NGOs, natural resource managers, the outdoor industry, and policy experts for three days of educational programming, networking, and planning for the next decade of success in the conservation arena. While attending the Summit, Brandon and Tim talk the current state of Agriculture in Missouri, Horizon II efforts, and the importance of sustainable and ecologically friendly practices for conservation.  More information about Representative Tim Taylor can be found at: Representative Tim Taylor (mo.gov) [https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2021&district=048]

Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep: 28: Rudi Roeslein, Founder of Roeslein Alternative Energy

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with Rudi Roeslein, Founder of Roeslein Alternative Energy, at Rudi's farm in North Missouri. Rudi's vision for digesting native prairie plants into renewable energy focuses on returning ecological services and wildlife benefits to our landscape. Rudi invited leaders from the Nature Conservancy, Quail & Pheasants Forever, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Iowa Agriculture Water Aliance and many more to his farm to propel planning towards the Horizon II vision of prairie restoration. Topics included the value of prairie to both society and wildlife and what to plant to give restored prairie the most economic and ecological value. This collaborative effort is the start of Rudi's grand vision.  More about Rudi and the Horizon II efforts can be found here: Prairie Prophets Works To Improve Land With Prairie Restoration [https://prairieprophets.com/] Rudi's story can be seen in the first episode of Prairie Prophets TV: Episode 1: The Vision and The Founder - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvDNkFWHbmE&t=20s]

Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 27: Kyle Carroll, Presiding Commissioner of Dekalb County, Missouri

On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon chats with Kyle Carroll, Presiding Commissioner of Dekalb County, Missouri. Kyle spent 27 years as an agent for the Department of Conservation and seven years for the highway patrol. During that time, Kyle was able to work closely with county governments where he currently serves. Brandon and Kyle talk about the economic development of agriculture based rural areas where cost continues to rise making it more difficult for young farmers to jump into the profession. Kyle has seen firsthand how the efforts of Roeslein and the Horizon II mission is keeping young and gifted farmers home in their own communities through better jobs and opportunities that might not exist otherwise. More about Kyle and the Dekalb County Commissions can be found here: Commission (dekalbcountymo.com) [https://www.dekalbcountymo.com/commission.html]