Root of the Matter
A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important indus
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ROTM | Are High Fertilizer Prices Here to Stay?
In this episode, we take a closer look at one of the biggest challenges facing farmers today: rising input costs. We sit down with Dr....
ROTM | More Than 50 Years of Fruit & Wisdom with Dr. Dave Lockwood
Dr. Dave Lockwood has spent more than 50-years as a fruit specialist with UT Extension. Dr. Lockwood shares how his passion for horticulture turned...
ROTM | The Cost Crunch: Why Farming Still Isn’t Adding Up in 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Tennessee Farm Bureau Vice President James Haskew to talk about the reality facing farmers as we head...
ROTM | Resurrection Living: Faith Beyond Sunday
Matthew McClanahan is an attorney, associate pastor, and a man deeply rooted in faith and family. In this episode, he shares his journey from growing...
ROTM | Answering the Call: Teacher, Pastor, Public Servant
In this episode, we sit down with Chuckey Doak FFA Chapter advisor Chase Murray to talk about his journey into agricultural education...
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