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Prairie Prophets Podcast: Ep. 3: Frank Oberle, The Godfather of Prairie

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04/06/2023

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On this episode of Prairie Prophets Podcast, Brandon sits down with the Godfather of Prairie, Frank Oberle. The two discuss Frank's journey towards being one of the most prominent and influential prairie advocates of our time.Frank's love of photography, prairie, and wildlife have put him at the forefront of movements to save endangered species and vanishing ecosystems. More information about Frank Oberle can be found at: https://www.agriculture.com/crops/conservation/batch-and-build-st...

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