Field Tested

NWF's Growing Outreach Team
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Welcome to Field Tested! A podcast that focuses on conservation, environmental research, and behavior science-based outreach methods. Designed as a space for researchers, environmental scientists, conservation outreach professionals, practitioners, and more to share insights, lessons learned, and ideas that can inform and strengthen conservation work.

Episodes

  1. Sep 30

    The Role of Conservation Agronomists in Uplifting Soil Health Solutions

    Passion is a recurring theme and driving force behind the work that Evan Brehm does. Evan is a certified crop advisor and conservation agronomist with the Iowa Soybean Association. In an industry where his work depends on trust, communication, and long-term payoff, communication and tending to relationships are the building blocks of his daily work. During our conversation, we discuss what it means to be a conservation leader, how to keep farmers invested in conservation practices, and the many hats that agronomists wear.  Learn More about Evan and the Iowa Soybean Association  https://www.iasoybeans.com/newsroom/article/isas-brehm-recognized-as-conservation-leader    Edited and Produced by Kennedy Mayfield-Smith  Music: Podcast theme music by transistor.fm

  2. Mar 27

    The Sitch with Science Communication

    In this episode, we chat with Dr. John C Besley, a professor of Public Relations at Michigan State University. From understanding what science communication is truly about to acknowledging blind spots in our conservation communication practices. During our discussion, we explored the minimal differences between normal communication and science communication, and how embracing more traditional communication roles and systems would help our marketing efforts. From advice for science communicators looking to advance in the field to where he thinks we went wrong in messaging practices, Dr.Besley provides valuable insights and keys to success for those in the field.    Learn More about Dr.Besley’s work:  https://comartsci.msu.edu/our-people/john-c-besley    Strategic Science Communication: A Guide to Setting the Right Objectives for More Effective Public Engagement   https://us.amazon.com/Strategic-Science-Communication-Objectives-Engagement-ebook/dp/B09QNSGDTY?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1   Edited and Produced by Kennedy Mayfield-Smith  Music: Podcast theme music by transistor.fm

    The Sitch with Science Communication
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About

Welcome to Field Tested! A podcast that focuses on conservation, environmental research, and behavior science-based outreach methods. Designed as a space for researchers, environmental scientists, conservation outreach professionals, practitioners, and more to share insights, lessons learned, and ideas that can inform and strengthen conservation work.

Information

  • Creator
    NWF's Growing Outreach Team
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Field Tested
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    Field Tested