Grazing

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint visits with Jeremy and Sarah Felker of Cross Plains’ historic Thomas Drugs.

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint chats with Kevin Meade, president of Community Spirit Inc. Kevin discusses the upcoming plays “Smoke” and “Spirit” that will be performed at the Bell Witch Fall Festival in Adams, Tn., beginning Sept. 24.

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint visits with musicians and friends Joe Bayer (leader of the Joe Bayer Band), drummer Kevin Stiles, and Billy “Thunder” Mason, a longtime drummer with Tim McGraw.

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint chats with Carolyn Pendarvis from Walden’s Puddle wildlife rehabilitation center. They discuss the history of the organization and the process of rehabilitating injured wildlife.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Stephen Freeland of Cross Plains’ Pumpkin Place farm. Clint and Stephen discuss the creation of the farm and everything from pumpkin production to fall decor.

In this impromptu episode of “Grazing,” Clint and his wife, Jordan, discuss the differences between Northern and Southern culture, including phrases and popular foods.

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint visits with Andy Mason, co-owner of A&W Southern Sod Farms in Springfield. Clint and Andy discuss the history of the farm and details of the management that goes into running and maintaining a successful sod operation.

In the episode, Clint chats with Springfield High School football coach Dustin Wilson. Clint and Dustin talk SHS football and Dustin’s journey to become head coach.

In our 100th episode (wow!), Clint visits with Jeff Swanson of SouthwindS Cattle Company. Clint and Jeff discuss everything Wagyu, from raising the animals to selling the meat directly to the public.

In the episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Stacy Spears, the youth program coordinator for the Nashville-based organization, Epic Girl.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Robert Mitchell, director of the Tennessee/Kentucky Threshermen’s Show and owner of Springfield Auto Parts. Clint and Robert discuss the history of the show and preview the 2023 edition.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Joe Huffine, CEO of ProTrition, a joint-venture company between Tennessee Farmers Cooperative and Purina.

In this episode, we revisit a chat we had in July of 2022 with Jeff Smith, UT Extension Agent III and Director for Robertson Co. We discuss the drought issues farmers faced that summer in the Springfield area among other things.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Rob Ellis, executive director of the UT Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center, about the facility’s upcoming field day and other agricultural topics. Rob Ellis

In this episode of Grazing, Clint and Co-op employee, Tim Baldwin, discuss their recent catfish noodling adventure.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Janet Palmore, director and curator of the Robertson County History Museum, to discuss everything this awesome facility has to offer.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Shawn Elmore, the executive director of Springfield’s Open Door Pregnancy Center, which exists to empower, teach, and support families in crisis.

In this episode of the Grazing Podcast, the gang discusses a variety of topics related (and unrelated) to Memorial Day.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Julie Russell, our Co-op’s safety coordinator and president of the Robertson County Cattlemen’s association. Clint and Julie discuss the history of her family’s century farm and current issues facing the beef cattle industry.

In this episode of the Grazing Podcast, Clint discusses all things Co-op with Robertson Cheatham’s Sadlersville location manager, Brian Albright.

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint visits with former CEO of Tennessee Farmers Cooperative and a staunch advocate of agriculture, Bart Krisle.

In today’s episode of “Grazing,” Clint visits with father/son duo Gary and Kyle Williams about all things motorcycles.

In this episode of the Grazing podcast, Ashley Morrill and Jedi Baker of the reality TV show, Main Cabin Masters, discuss the inception and early beginnings of the program and some behind-the-scenes details of how the team works.

In this episode of the Grazing podcast, Clint chats with Dr. Dan Crocker, owner of Crocker Animal Hospital and Crocker Farm Winery, about his family history of veterinary practice and the operation of his family vineyard.

In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Elecxus Ellis, a 22-year-old student and owner of Kofee Broz coffee shop in Springfield, Tennessee. Elecxus shares her amazing story of faith and entrepreneurship.  

In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Case Knives’ Maury Ford and Co-op’s Jimmy Ogilvie regarding the history of iconic Case/Co-op/4-H and FFA knives and the partnership of the organizations.

In this episode of the Grazing podcast, Clint and his wife, Jordan, discuss the experience of their 3rd unmedicated home birth.

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint is joined by Randy and Caroline to chat about Clint’s new child (his third) and parenthood, March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day, and even singer Chris Stapleton.

In today’s episode of “Grazing,” Clint visits with members of the Cooperative Demonstration Team of the East Robertson FFA and their upcoming state competition.

On today’s episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Kirk Williams, former coach for Greenbrier and Springfield high schools. As an offensive coordinator, he won a state championship for Springfield in 1993 and led Greenbrier to their only state championship appearance in 2004 as head coach.

In this episode, Clint talks with Verdesian Life Science’s Andy Ulmer about crop nutrients and the process of achieving higher yields with your crops.

In this episode, Clint visits with Theresa Ward, founder and owner of National Ag Consultants (NAC). Theresa and Clint talk about NAC’s role in assisting farmers with the process of acquiring H2A (non-immigrant foreign) workers.

In this episode of “Grazing,” Clint is joined by Robertson County Game Warden and TWRA officer Jason Shapton, and TWRA Wildlife Technician Joey Austin from the Springfield Fish Hatchery.

Clint and Dr. David Woodall discuss the Woodall Angus Farm’s 28th Annual Sale coming up Monday, February 27, 2023. For details, visit https://www.woodallangus.com/

In this episode, Clint and longtime Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op employee Christy Hunter discuss the Co-op’s 75th anniversary and reveal some fascinating history about the cooperative.

In this special episode of the Grazing Podcast, Clint had the honor of visiting with legendary Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Ray Stevens at his Nashville dinner theater, CabaRay. Ray is known for his 1970 #1 hit, “Everything is Beautiful,” as well as many novelty songs like “The Streak” and “Ahab the Arab.” For more information about CabaRay, tap HERE.

Today, Clint talks football with Kelly Ziegler, a standout University Tennessee linebacker from 1985 to 1987. Kelly recounts his journey, from where he started in Miami to how he landed Greenbrier, TN.

In this episode, Clint visits with area feed specialist Gary Williams. If you stockpile hay or buy your bales, this week’s episode is a must-listen.

In our first episode of the new year, Clint visits with James Hockett, manager of TFC’s LaVergne Gate Plant, and discusses the products manufactured there for the Co-op system.  

In this episode, we go “on location” for a chat with LaVergne Feed Mill employees Mike Richardson, Marlin Hunter, and Dwight Vaughn. (The audio is a bit more “raw” than usual, but you’ll enjoy it anyway!)

With cool temperatures quickly approaching, we discuss what should be prioritized around the farm and household, and finish with insight on the new sales tax law regarding fencing materials.

This episode, we got P-Nut — our warehouse manager, Patrick Lee — in the podcast studio. We discuss Christmas traditions, from trees to other holiday favorites.

Today, we met with Michelle Lane of “Country Lane Christmas Tree Farms.” With Christmas around the corner, we figured this would be the perfect opportunity to visit with a Christmas Tree grower located right here in Robertson County.

In this episode of Grazing, we chat Justin, Melissa, and Travis of Pure Pasture Farms about their amazing journey to operating a regenerative, pasture-based, family farmstead. Their mission is to help protect the environment while making buying from the farmer an attractive alternative to paying the pharmacist. Enjoy this week’s Grazing podcast!

In this special Thanksgiving episode of Grazing, we visit with our very own Julie Russell and Kathy Slate of Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op. These ladies are the “A” team and the core folks who manage most things behind the scenes of our co-op. With Thanksgiving coming up this week, we discuss family traditions and what we all like to do on that meaningful holiday.

In this episode, we visit with Mark Barnett, owner and president of the Tennessee/Kentucky Livestock Market, Inc. We discuss the history of the market and some of the challenges faced by today’s beef producers.

In this episode, Clint, Caroline, and Randy give a little more love to Halloween, plus holiday decorating, candy bars, UFOs, and what’s on TV.

In this exciting episode, we visit with professional wrestler, country singer, horse enthusiasts, and full time mom, Mickie James! We chat about everything from her life growing up on a Virginia farm to her amazing career as a professional wrestler. Not to be missed!

In this episode, we visit with historian Dr. Rick Gregory just in time for Halloween. Tune in as he tells us the story of the famous “Bell Witch,” located just minutes from our podcast studio!

In this special episode, Clint visits with Doug Gray, the lead singer of the iconic southern rock group, The Marshall Tucker Band.