Anne Coleman of Red Clover Ranch and UW-Extension's Sara Tedeschi join us in studio to discuss agritourism and aspects of the local food economy and how important it is to our rural communities.

Host, Joseph Childs, goes over the accomplishments and events that CSP had during 2025.

Rob and Joseph sit down with two Crawford County landowners who would be affected by the "Maribell" 765 KV transmission line proposal.

Rob Danielson stops by in studio to discuss a proposed large scale transmission line project in the Driftless Area.

Sara Tedeschi is a Community Development Educator focusing on local food systems with UW-Extension. Joseph and Sara discuss the importance of local farms and how agritourism can help working farms remain profitable.

Jacob Mallat, an engineer by trade, is an aspiring grazier and regenerative farmer. Jacob was once a mentee of our host, Joseph Childs, where he helped to rotationally graze cattle and sheep. Jacob and Joseph discuss regenerative farming, agriculture policy, and the impact on health that small, local food systems can have.

Monique Hassman, the GIS Specialist/Land Information Officer for Vernon County. Today, she joins host Joseph Childs and Amy Fenn to discuss how cool maps can be and their uses for improving quality of life in rural areas.

Kelvin Rodolfo, a retired professor at University of Illinois - Chicago, joins host Joseph Childs and Forest Jahnke to discuss all things Karst Geology. Kelvin, who alongside his wife, has owned property in the Driftless Area for decades. Our discussion takes us into the nooks and crannies of our beautiful karstic environment here in SW WI.

Dick Cates, a lifelong farmer, conservationist, and now author of three books, talks the importance and value of a "Land Ethic" as first described by Aldo Leopold in his 1949 book, "A Sand County Almanac." Dick also speaks about his farm's history and the importance of building community surrounding small family farms. Dick's new book "A Creek Runs Through this Driftless Land" is available now as well as his book, "Voices From the Heart of the Land." Hosted by Joseph Childs

Host Joseph Childs and CSP Executive Director, Amy Fenn, sit down with Ashly Steinke, the Grassland Ecologist for the National Audubon Society in Wisconsin to discuss grassland birds, their importance, some common misconceptions about them, and how to properly manage grazing lands to accommodate both grazing animals and grassland bird habitat. Ashly is also a grass-fed, grass finished beef producer in Northern Wisconsin.