Palouse
Pulse Podcast
This environmental podcast series showcases the efforts and stories of the stewards of our land on the Palouse and beyond. Brought to you by Palouse Conservation District.
Episode 1
Our very own Director Jennifer Boie gives us the lowdown on what a conservation district is, how it serves the community, and the widespread capacity of a conservation district. We touch on the conservation practices being implemented, the current shift in agriculture, and the hurdles a conservation district faces when implementing programs here on the Palouse. If you are curious what a conservation district is, what it does, and how to get involved, this is the perfect episode for you!
The views and opinions expressed on Palouse Pulse are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Palouse Conservation District. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
Episode 2
Our very own Conservation Intern and former Student Intern Cailin O'Malley is on the show to talk about her intern experience working with the land here on the Palouse. We talk about the importance of Spaldings Catchfly, an endangered species, and how being an active community member has enriched her life. Cailin shares her perspective and approach to intentional land management, along with her desire for community-based conservation here on the Palouse.
The book reference in this episode is: Karen Warren: Ecofeminism; Women, Culture, Nature. The views and opinions expressed on Palouse Pulse are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Palouse Conservation District. Any content provided by our Guests or Authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
Episode 3
On this episode, we speak with landowner and lover of the land, Linda Jovanovich. Linda is a longtime resident of the Pullman/Palouse region with great stories and insight into our conservation world. She is a true steward of our land for current and future generations. Listen in to learn about the relationship we have with the land and how different conservation practices can improve your land.
The views and opinions expressed on Palouse Pulse are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Palouse Conservation District. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
Episode 4
She has been around the world and back. Sheryl Zakarison has had an eclectic upbringing regarding farming and her devotion to soil health. Throughout this podcast, we touch on the evolution of land management, her tenacity for inter-cropping, and her sheer devotion to sharing her strategy of farming with community members and students. Listen in on this strong female farmer's success story.
The views and opinions expressed on Palouse Pulse are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Palouse Conservation District. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
Episode 5
Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS/Adjunct Professor, Plot Coordinator with Pullman Community Garden at Koppel Farm. Koppel Farm began as a location promoting organic gardening and community spirit. Tim Paulitz gives us an in-depth look at soil health from the lens of a plant pathologist. We speak about helpful fungi, noxious pests affecting wheat crops, and the importance of community gardening.
The views and opinions expressed on Palouse Pulse are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Palouse Conservation District. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
Episode 6
Emma Squires is a jack of all trades. She is a one-woman field crew team. In this episode, we get into conservation real talk and the nitty-gritty of what it takes to take a management plan off the paper and into the ground. This is a real boots-on-the-ground episode. If you're curious about all the hard work it takes to implement a project for conservation, then this is your episode!
The views and opinions expressed on Palouse Pulse are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Palouse Conservation District. Any content provided by our Guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.