Ep. 369 (Coffee Time) Will the Fed's Plan for Immigrant Labor Save Dairy Farms..?
The Prairie Farm PodcastShow Notes
Join Nicolas and Kent for another Coffee Time Wednesday! This week, they share their harrowing adventures with old farm equipment, the realities of harvesting native seeds, and dive into a deep discussion on the changing economics of dairy farming and agricultural labor. Grab your coffee and tune in!hokseynativeseeds.com (for all your native seed, CRP, hunting habitat, backyard prairie, and more)IowaCoverCrop.com (for all your cover crop, forage mixes, waterway mixes, and more)
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