HeyJaredRoot 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 industry, agriculture.
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A God Thing: Two Million Meals and Counting | Root of the Matter (opens the original)
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For more than a decade, the Shooting Hunger initiative has brought people together around a simple mission: helping feed those in need. Sponsored and organized by the Tennessee Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, and Tennessee Farmers Co-op, the initiative has grown into a powerful example of what can happen when agriculture comes together to serve others. In this episode, Executive Vice President Bryan Wright joins us to talk about the incredible impact of Shooting Hunger—and how the effort h
ROTM | El Niño Is Coming: What Does It Mean for Tennessee This Winter? (opens the original)
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Can we really predict what kind of winter Tennessee is going to have? In this episode, we sit down with meteorologist Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions to take a deeper look at the science behind weather forecasting—and what the atmosphere may be telling us about the winter ahead. We also dive into the upcoming El Niño pattern and what it could mean for Tennessee.
ROTM | More Than a Crown: Championing Agriculture (opens the original)
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In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Polson, Miss Rodeo USA, for a conversation about horses, rodeo, agriculture, and the journey that brought her to the crown. Ashley shares how her love for horses began as a child and eventually led her to the national stage as Miss Rodeo USA. Her role is about more than wearing a crown. Ashley is passionate about using her platform to champion agriculture, educate others about where their food comes from, and be a voice for the people who work every day to
ROTM | Changing the Conversation: The Farm Babe on Agriculture, Influence & Advocacy (opens the original)
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Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe, has taken an unconventional path to becoming one of agriculture’s most recognizable voices online. In this episode, Michelle shares the story behind her journey, how she became an influencer and advocate for agriculture, and what it’s been like building a platform dedicated to telling agriculture’s story. Michelle shares why she believes those in agriculture need to get out of their comfort zones, engage with people who may not agree with them, and
ROTM | Record Demand, Record Quality: The State of American Beef (opens the original)
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In this episode, we sit down with NCBA CEO Colin Woodall to take a closer look at the current state of the American beef cattle market. Despite historically high prices, consumer demand for beef remains incredibly strong. Colin explains why consumers continue to choose American beef, what that demand means for cattle producers, and where the market could be headed.
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