Beyond the Dirt

Hunter Slifka
  • 4.8 (4)
  • Earth Sciences
  • Updated Weekly

Beyond the Dirt is just two guys looking to talk about soil & water conservation as it pertains to farmers, urban dwellers, and anybody in between who would like to know what goes on in Howard County, Iowa.

  1. 04/19/2023

    Thinking Like a Watershed

    We sit down with folks from the Upper Mississippi River Basin Initiative (UMRBI) and talk about the success of Howard County.

    1h 14m

  2. 02/13/2023

    Brian Hrdlicka: Jack of all Trades

    Today 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!

    55 min

  3. 01/03/2023

    CSP: Conservation Stewardship Program

    Take 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!

    55 min

  4. 12/12/2022

    Do 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.

    56 min

  5. 11/30/2022

    Grassed Waterways 101

    Let 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!

    1 hr

  6. 11/22/2022

    Community Involvement

    What 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!

    57 min

  7. 11/16/2022

    Riley Wilson: 780 Hour IDALS Technician

    Meet 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!

    35 min

  8. 11/01/2022

    Farm the Best & Buffer the Rest: Conservation Reserve Program

    This 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!

    1h 26m
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About

Beyond the Dirt is just two guys looking to talk about soil & water conservation as it pertains to farmers, urban dwellers, and anybody in between who would like to know what goes on in Howard County, Iowa.

Information

  • Creator
    Hunter Slifka
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hunter Slifka
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Dirt