Episodes

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Dec. 27, 2022

Episode 69: TFC’s LaVergne Feed Mill

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!)
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Dec. 19, 2022

Episode 68: Preparing for winter

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.
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Dec. 14, 2022

Episode 67: Christmas with P-Nut

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.
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Dec. 5, 2022

Episode 66: Country Lane Christmas Tree Farm

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.
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Nov. 29, 2022

Episode 65: Pure Pasture Farms

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!
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Nov. 21, 2022

Episode 64: Thanksgiving with Julie and Kathy

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.
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Nov. 16, 2022

Episode 63: Mark Barnett and TN/KY Livestock Market

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.
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Nov. 7, 2022

Episode 62: Halloween Post Mortem

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.
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Oct. 31, 2022

Episode 61: Mickie James

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!
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Oct. 25, 2022

Episode 60: Dr. Rick Gregory and the Bell Witch story

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!
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Oct. 17, 2022

Episode 59: Doug Gray of the Marshall Tucker Band

In this special episode, Clint visits with Doug Gray, the lead singer of the iconic southern rock group, The Marshall Tucker Band.
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Oct. 10, 2022

Episode 58: Big Fish and Little Superstitions

In today’s episode, Clint, Randy, and Caroline go “off the rails” into a variety of impromptu topics. Buckle up…
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Oct. 3, 2022

Episode 57: Guns and Leather Pro Shop

On today’s episode, we visit with Dennis Williams of Guns and Leather Pro Shop in Greenbrier. Among many other things, we learn what the daily procedures are of owning a local gun shop.
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Sept. 26, 2022

Episode 56: Robertson County Fair

Fair is in the air for Springfield and the surrounding counties. Clint made a visit to the Robertson County Fair and had the opportunity to chat with a few folks. Hope you enjoy!
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Sept. 19, 2022

Episode 55: Tin-7 Barn

In today’s episode, we sat down with Thad and Stephanie Dorris, owners of The Tin-7 Barn. The couple reclaims barn wood to create miniature smoking tobacco barns reminiscent of the ones you’ll see in the Robertson County area. Don’t miss this smoking cool episode of Grazing!
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Sept. 12, 2022

Episode 54: Grain + Honey Bake Shop

In today’s episode, we visit with Hannah Sadler, owner of Grain + Honey Bake Shop, located right here in Springfield, TN. We learn how she decided to turn this quick dream into a reality that blossomed into the is sweet idea that everyone was hungry for.
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Sept. 4, 2022

Episode 53: Rose Wooten, Stokes Brown Public Library

In this episode of Grazing, we chat with Rose Wooten of the Stokes Brown Public Library.
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Aug. 29, 2022

Episode 52: UT Extension’s Lauren Patterson and Elizabeth Graves

In this episode, we visited with Lauren Patterson, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, and Elizabeth Graves, with the Tennessee Nutrition and Consumer Education Program. We discussed classes that are offered to the public on how to eat healthy on a budget, among other things. Enjoy!
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Aug. 18, 2022

Episode 51: Greenbrier High School football standout Nathan Robinson

On this special episode of Grazing, we visited with John Elmore, Head Coach of the Greenbriar High School varsity football team and star athlete Nathan Robinson, who is committed to play football for the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Left to right are Coach John Elmore, Nathan Robinson, Travarius Flood, and host Clint Grubbs.
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Aug. 15, 2022

Episode 50: Robertson County Fair 2022

On this episode of Grazing, we discuss all things Robertson County Fair, scheduled here in Springfield for September 20th-24th. Head on over to robertsoncountyfair.com for more info! Photo by Scotty Turner on Unsplash
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Aug. 8, 2022

Episode 49: “Grazing” soundman Kyle Dortch

On today’s episode, we visit with Kyle Dortch, the gentleman behind the soundboard of this podcast. Not only does Kyle make sure we sound good, but he also serves as an outside sales rep and social media specialist for Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op.
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Aug. 1, 2022

Episode 48: Cody Seals and Beneficial Insectary

On today’s episode, we visit with Cody Seals, US Product Manager for the company, Beneficial Insectary. We discussed the benefits of certain insects that help take care of those pesty bugs that steal yields and damage crops and gardens.
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July 25, 2022

Episode 47: Tom Biggar and the Little Shepherds Sheep Show

On this week’s episode of Grazing, we chat with Tom Biggar, our Ashland City Store manager, about his “Little Shepherds Sheep Show,” his 4-H involvement, and youth sheep showing.
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July 18, 2022

Episode 46: UT Extension’s Jeff Smith

In this episode, we chat with Jeff Smith, UT Extension Agent III and Director for Robertson Co. We discuss the drought issues we’ve been experiencing this summer in our particular area and what to look for in your pastures and row crops.