Meet the Farm Bureau member turning food waste, manure and other organic matter into fertilizer for farmers | The Spokesman Speaks Podcast, Episode 219
Published
6/22/2026
Welcome to Episode 219 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we discuss the farm economy with Iowa Farm Bureau economist Dr. Christopher Pudenz and meet a Harrison County farmer and Farm Bureau member who’s turning food waste, yard waste, manure and other organic matter into natural fertilizer for farmers.
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s 2026 Economic Summit, July 17 in Ankeny.
- Learn more about Farm Bureau member Abe Sandquist and his company, Natural Fertilizer Services.
- Join us in celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the roots of our freedom!
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