conservation:

one yard at a time

Inspired by our founder, Carroll Hoksbergen’s drive to conserve native Midwestern habitat and wildlife, the prairie farm was formed to bring education, resources, and inspiration to those wanting to be a part of conserving the health of our beautiful land.

Our goal is to be in 150 acres of (non-agricultural)backyards, empty lots, and any other space where native habitat can squeeze into every year

Though that seems like a lot, we know with your help we can do it… one yard at a time

meet the prairie farm team

  • Carroll Hoksbergen

    Founder

  • Kent Boucher

    Production Manager

  • Nicolas Lirio

    Marketing and Media Guru-ish

  • Payton Scandridge

    Business Coordinator

    Monarch Herder

  • Fred Buser

    IT Wizard

  • Ben DeReus

    Production Assistant