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: No Snow Days Off On The Farm

Posted January 10, 2025 • 00:18:36

Most of the Volunteer State has seen snow recently. While most might be able to stay indoors and off the roads, that's not the case for farmers. Thomas...

ROTM: Leadership Changes At TDA

Posted January 8, 2025 • 00:35:11

Jeff Aiken has served as Tennessee Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture for the past two years. He announced at the end of 2024 that he is retiring and...

ROTM: A New Year To Advocate For Good Ag Policy

Posted January 2, 2025 • 00:17:43

On this episode of Root of The Matter we talk with Tennessee Farm Bureau President, Eric Mayberry, about recently setting policy at the 103rd TFBF Annual...

ROTM: Struggling Farm Economy

Posted December 23, 2024 • 00:24:25

On this episode of Root of the Matter we chat with Worth Eubanks with Farm Credit and Logan Meeks about the struggling farm economy. Both give a perspective...

ROTM: Nick Parker On Choosing Faith Over Fear

Posted December 18, 2024 • 00:23:24

Nick Parker is a marine veteran, retired TBI Agent, and former Farm Bureau agent. Nick was diagnosed with parkinson's in 2014, and then cancer six years...