{"podcast":{"title":"AgCulture Podcast","slug":"agculture-podcast-6738954","podcast_index_feed_id":6738954,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eed225a0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.agculturepodcast.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39967496/39967496-1705693357944-e0cac5b543d2d.jpg","author":"Paul Windemuller","episode_count":131,"summary":"Embark on a transformative journey with AgCulture Podcast, hosted by Paul Windemuller. Our vision is to unite the global agriculture community, fostering collaboration and continual improvement. Explore new sectors, connect with inspiring individuals, and be moved by real-life stories. Join us in shaping a future where agripreneurs from diverse backgrounds come together, share knowledge, and collectively address industry challenges. Subscribe, share, and become part of our connected global agriculture community propelling the industry toward innovation, sustainability, and success.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T18:19:20.898288+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agculture-podcast-6738954"},"episode":{"title":"Ariel Wiegard: Building Conservation Trust | Ep. 106","slug":"ariel-wiegard-building-conservation-trust-ep-106","published_at":"2026-01-15T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agculture-podcast-6738954/ariel-wiegard-building-conservation-trust-ep-106","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agculture-podcast-6738954","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agculture-podcast/episodes/Ariel-Wiegard-Building-Conservation-Trust--Ep--106-e3djenf","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eed225a0/podcast/play/113932463/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-13%2F416038018-44100-2-95a7adf418978.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Ariel Wiegard from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever discusses how conservation and agriculture can work together to strengthen rural landscapes. Drawing on her experience in government relations, she explains how policy, habitat, and farm profitability can align through collaboration. Ariel explores trust building with farmers, practical conservation strategies, and the future of working lands. Learn valuable insight for producers, agribusiness professionals, and landowners focused on long-term sustainability. Listen now on all major podcast platforms! Meet the guest: Ariel Wiegard serves as Vice President of Government Affairs at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever, where she leads national policy and advocacy efforts supporting habitat conservation on working lands. With a background in agricultural policy, sustainability, and environmental law, she brings extensive experience working with farmers, landowners, and industry partners. What you will learn: (00:00) Introduction (03:26) Conservation mission (07:05) Policy challenges (08:16) Working lands value (12:36) Farmer trust (16:26) Precision conservation (26:26) Closing thoughts Discover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast". This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices. Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world. Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe at http://www.agculturepodcast.com and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.","meta_description":"In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Ariel Wiegard from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever discusses how conservation and agriculture can work toget…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2278,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/agculture-podcast-6738954/episodes/ariel-wiegard-building-conservation-trust-ep-106/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/agculture-podcast-6738954/ariel-wiegard-building-conservation-trust-ep-106.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}