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What makes your soul sing? For rancher Mimi Hillenbrand, it seems to be a life filled with herding bison, regenerating grasslands on two continents, pursuing and sharing knowledge of the natural world, raising cattle and sheep, and understanding fish? Mimi won’t back down…well, unless cornered by her nemesis. Tune in for a refreshing conversation with Mimi and a refresher course on Public Law 114-152.

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Be Prepared! Twenty-first century Girl Scouts are. Jennifer Hoesing, Chief Development Officer for Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons, fills us in on traditional GS activities with new twists and modern skill-building opportunities that instill courage, confidence, and character in youthful girls. Jennifer is the center of attention in today’s episode, but she’s used to that role. After all, she was Little Miss Marcus 1987 and later performed with a chorus of coonhounds.

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We cover soil issues and cover crops with Valeree DeVine, USDA-NRCS’ Resource Unit Conservationist for the Upper James Region. She explores solutions with farmers and ranchers, including the right combination of brassicas and grasses, as well as having cattle lend helping hooves. As Mentor of the Year, Valeree helps young conservationists realize their potential for success. Her key to mentoring? Listening and observing. What a great observation! Take a listen.