Episode description

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.

My guest today is Kelsey Ducheneaux, a fourth generation tribal rancher and the Cheyenne river Sioux nation. Kelsey's passion is working directly with land managers and producers and promoting regenerative agricultural practices. She is the owner of DX Beef, a sustainable cattle company and her family farm DX Ranch also houses project help a nonprofit that supports youth by enhancing life skills through thoughtful horsemanship practices. Kelsey received her bachelor's of science degree in range land management from South Dakota state university, then her master's of agriculture degree and integrated resource management from Colorado state university. Kelsey is also the natural resources director at the intertribal agriculture council, an organization that conducts a wide range of programs designed to further the goal of improving Indian agriculture. The IAC promotes the Indian use of Indian resources and contracts with federal agencies to maximize resources for tribal members. One of my dear friends and former employees, Courtney now works at the intertribal agricultural council as well, and put me in touch with Kelsey for this episode on conserving and developing indigenous agriculture resources. 

The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 100 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. She’ll be opening a second Hippie Haven in Salem, Oregon in Feb 2021.

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