Conservation Starters

Grazing for the Good of Prairies

January 31, 2023 Thurston Conservation District Season 2 Episode 2
Conservation Starters
Grazing for the Good of Prairies
Show Notes

On this episode of Conservation Starters, we're joined by Ecostudies Institute Director of Science, Sarah Hamman and WSU Thurston County Extension Director, Stephen Bramwell. Together, we discuss the ecological and cultural importance of our South Sound Prairies. We delve into a recent study Sarah, Stephen, and their teams produced that looked at the ecological and economic benefits of grazing prairie land in Southwest Washington. Sarah and Stephen share how their impactful results are being used to implement more sustainable farming and conservation practices along Thurston County prairies.  Listen in to learn more about this exciting work and how you can get involved!

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