Grazing
Episodes
Episode 108: Jeremy and Sarah Felker of Thomas Drugs
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Jeremy and Sarah Felker of Cross Plains' historic Thomas Drugs.
Episode 107: Kevin Meade and the Bell Witch Festival
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with Kevin Meade, president of Community Spirit Inc. Kevin discusses the upcoming plays “Smoke” and “S...
Episode 106: Musicians Billy “Thunder” Mason, Kevin Stiles, and Joe Bayer
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with musicians and friends Joe Bayer (leader of the Joe Bayer Band), drummer Kevin Stiles, and Billy "Thund...
Episode 105: Carolyn Pendarvis of Walden’s Puddle
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with Carolyn Pendarvis from Walden’s Puddle wildlife rehabilitation center. They discuss the history of th...
Episode 104: Stephen Freeland of Pumpkin Place
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 103: Northern culture vs. Southern culture
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this impromptu episode of "Grazing," Clint and his wife, Jordan, discuss the differences between Northern and Southern culture, including phrases a...
Episode 102: Andy Mason of A&W Southern Sod Farms
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 101: Springfield High School football coach Dustin Wilson
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, Clint chats with Springfield High School football coach Dustin Wilson. Clint and Dustin talk SHS football and Dustin's journey to beco...
Episode 100: SouthwindS Cattle Company’s Jeff Swanson
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our 100th episode (wow!), Clint visits with Jeff Swanson of SouthwindS Cattle Company. Clint and Jeff discuss everything Wagyu, from raising the an...
Episode 99: Epic Girl’s Stacy Spears
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Stacy Spears, the youth program coordinator for the Nashville-based organization, Epic Girl.
Episode 98: 2023 TN/KY Threshermen’s Show
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Robert Mitchell, director of the Tennessee/Kentucky Threshermen's Show and owner of Springfield Auto Par...
Episode 97: Joe Huffine with ProTrition
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Joe Huffine, CEO of ProTrition, a joint-venture company between Tennessee Farmers Cooperative and Purina.
Episode 96: UT Extension’s Jeff Smith (Replay)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 drough...
Episode 95: Rob Ellis of the Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Rob Ellis, executive director of the UT Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center, about the facility'...
Episode 94: Catfish noodling with Tim Baldwin
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, Clint and Co-op employee, Tim Baldwin, discuss their recent catfish noodling adventure.
Episode 93: Robertson County History Museum
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Janet Palmore, director and curator of the Robertson County History Museum, to discuss everything this a...
Episode 92: Open Door Pregnancy Center
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Shawn Elmore, the executive director of Springfield's Open Door Pregnancy Center, which exists to empowe...
Episode 91: Memorial Day 2023
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Grazing Podcast, the gang discusses a variety of topics related (and unrelated) to Memorial Day.
Episode 90: Julie Russell of Robertson Co. Cattlemen’s Association
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, Clint chats with Julie Russell, our Co-op's safety coordinator and president of the Robertson County Cattlemen’s associa...
Episode 89: Sadlersville manager Brian Albright
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Grazing Podcast, Clint discusses all things Co-op with Robertson Cheatham's Sadlersville location manager, Brian Albright.
Episode 88: Former Tennessee Farmers Cooperative CEO Bart Krisle
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with former CEO of Tennessee Farmers Cooperative and a staunch advocate of agriculture, Bart Krisle.
Episode 87: Motorcycle talk with Gary and Kyle Williams
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with father/son duo Gary and Kyle Williams about all things motorcycles.
Episode 86: Maine Cabin Masters
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 begi...
Episode 85: Dr. Dan Crocker and Crocker Farm Winery
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Episode 84: Elecxus Ellis of Kofee Broz coffee shop
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Elec...
Episode 83: All about the Co-op 4-H/FFA Knife
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 82: Clint and Jordan’s 3rd baby!
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Grazing podcast, Clint and his wife, Jordan, discuss the experience of their 3rd unmedicated home birth.
Episode 81: Parenthood to March Madness
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Pat...
Episode 80: East Robertson FFA
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with members of the Cooperative Demonstration Team of the East Robertson FFA and their upcoming state co...
Episode 79: Coach Kirk Williams
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of Grazing, Clint visits with Kirk Williams, former coach for Greenbrier and Springfield high schools. As an offensive coordinator,...
Episode 78: Andy Ulmer, Verdesian Life Sciences
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Episode 77: How H2A farm labor works
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 assist...
Episode 76: Hunting and fishing with TWRA
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Grazing," Clint is joined by Robertson County Game Warden and TWRA officer Jason Shapton, and TWRA Wildlife Technician Joey Austin...
Episode 75: Dr. David Woodall and his Angus sale
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.wood...
Episode 74: Christy Hunter talks Co-op history
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clint and longtime Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op employee Christy Hunter discuss the Co-op's 75th anniversary and reveal some fasc...
Episode 73: The legendary Ray Stevens
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ra...
Episode 72: Football memories with Kelly Ziegler
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Clint talks football with Kelly Ziegler, a standout University Tennessee linebacker from 1985 to 1987. Kelly recounts his journey, from where h...
Episode 71: Feed Specialist Gary Williams
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Episode 70: TFC’s LaVergne Gate Plant
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 69: TFC’s LaVergne Feed Mill
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode 68: Preparing for winter
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With cool temperatures quickly approaching, we discuss what should be prioritized around the farm and household, and finish with insight on the new sa...
Episode 67: Christmas with P-Nut
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we got P-Nut — our warehouse manager, Patrick Lee — in the podcast studio. We discuss Christmas traditions, from trees to other holi...
Episode 66: Country Lane Christmas Tree Farm
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we met with Michelle Lane of "Country Lane Christmas Tree Farms." With Christmas around the corner, we figured this would be the perfect opport...
Episode 65: Pure Pasture Farms
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, we chat Justin, Melissa, and Travis of Pure Pasture Farms about their amazing journey to operating a regenerative, pasture...
Episode 64: Thanksgiving with Julie and Kathy
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Episode 63: Mark Barnett and TN/KY Livestock Market
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we visit with Mark Barnett, owner and president of the Tennessee/Kentucky Livestock Market, Inc. We discuss the history of the marke...
Episode 62: Halloween Post Mortem
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Episode 61: Mickie James
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, we visit with professional wrestler, country singer, horse enthusiasts, and full time mom, Mickie James! We chat about eve...
Episode 60: Dr. Rick Gregory and the Bell Witch story
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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," loc...
Episode 59: Doug Gray of the Marshall Tucker Band
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Clint visits with Doug Gray, the lead singer of the iconic southern rock group, The Marshall Tucker Band.
Episode 58: Big Fish and Little Superstitions
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Clint, Randy, and Caroline go "off the rails" into a variety of impromptu topics. Buckle up...
Episode 57: Guns and Leather Pro Shop
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 procedu...
Episode 56: Robertson County Fair
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 55: Tin-7 Barn
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 to...
Episode 54: Grain + Honey Bake Shop
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 53: Rose Wooten, Stokes Brown Public Library
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Grazing, we chat with Rose Wooten of the Stokes Brown Public Library.
Episode 52: UT Extension’s Lauren Patterson and Elizabeth Graves
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we visited with Lauren Patterson, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, and Elizabeth Graves, with the Tennessee Nutrition an...
Episode 51: Greenbrier High School football standout Nathan Robinson
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of Grazing, we visited with John Elmore, Head Coach of the Greenbriar High School varsity football team and star athlete Natha...
Episode 50: Robertson County Fair 2022
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Grazing, we discuss all things Robertson County Fair, scheduled here in Springfield for September 20th-24th. Head on over to robert...
Episode 49: “Grazing” soundman Kyle Dortch
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 48: Cody Seals and Beneficial Insectary
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we visit with Cody Seals, US Product Manager for the company, Beneficial Insectary. We discussed the benefits of certain insects...
Episode 47: Tom Biggar and the Little Shepherds Sheep Show
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 involveme...
Episode 46: UT Extension’s Jeff Smith
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 45: Greenbrier’s Ricky Parrish
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest in this episode was Ricky Parrish, a Greenbrier Middle School history teacher, owner of Parrish Performance (also in Greenbrier), and a chil...
Episode 44: Springfield Parks & Rec
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we visit with Terry Martin, the Director of the Springfield Parks and Recreation department. He gives us the scoop on the goings on a...
Episode 43: Highland Rim Ag Research Center
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we visit with Robert Ellis and Brad Fisher, Research Director and Research Associate for the Highland Rim Ag Research Center, respectively. The ...
Episode 42: Father’s Day with Murray Grubbs
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the spirit of Father’s Day, we had the opportunity to have Clint’s dad, Murry Grubbs, into the studio for a chat. He entertained us by telling ...
Episode 41: How we got to Co-op
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we decided to go in a different direction by discussing how we all got started here at Co-op and what a special place this truly is. Kick...
Episode 40: Greg Brann, Pasture Specialist
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we visit with Greg Brann, longtime Grazing and Soil Health Specialist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. He also does private con...
Episode 39: Memorial Day
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clint, Caroline, and Randy discuss Memorial Day — what it means both for our country and for them, personally.
Episode 38: All about hay
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In mid-May here in Robertson County, Tennessee, farmers have started the process of cutting hay. In this episode, we provide some useful tips on how t...
Episode 37: TWRA Agent Jason Shapton
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Sumner County TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency) officer Jason Shapton. We cover several topics related to the G...
Episode 36: Something special about a mother
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we have the pleasure of having Clint's mom, Carol Grubbs, as our special guest. With Mothers Day just past, we wanted to chat with the l...
Episode 35: Head’s Farm
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we visit with Miranda Head of Head’s Farm in Cedar Hill, Tennessee. With May in full swing, strawberries — among other things — are going...
Episode 34: Robertson County history with Yolanda Reid
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we visit with Robertson County historian, Yolanda Reid. She gives us some fantastic insight on how Robertson County and Springfield w...
Episode 33: Noodling Tim
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we visit with one of our own, Mr. Tim Baldwin, a spreader driver here at the Springfield location. We dive into Tim’s life a little...
Episode 32: Katie Dillon and all things tobacco
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we visit with Katie Dillon of RC Owen Gallatin Redry and Storage Company. Katie and the gang discuss all things tobacco.
Episode 31: Edible weeds
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During springtime, you will see many types of new plants pop up as the season unfolds. In this episode, we discuss some common weeds that are actually...
Episode 30: Spring bird feeding
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring is officially here, and our farms and yards are teeming with active songbirds. In this episode, we dive in on a few different types of birds th...
Episode 29: Christy Hunter and spring gardening
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the arrival of spring, you might want to start investing in your garden, but maybe aren't sure what to grow. On this week's episode, we chat with...
Episode 28: Hancock Family Farm Grocery
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are, if you've driven down HWY 49 going toward Springfield or Orlinda, you've passed a newly renovated block building with the name of Hancock...
Episode 26: Travis James (re-post)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our guest is Travis James, talent representative for United Talent Agency. We discuss some of his daily duties, from booking shows, concert...
Episode 27: Paul Binkley
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, we visit with Paul Binkley, a veteran and trailblazer of retail development and training in Tennessee's cooperative system. Paul has bee...
Episode 26: Travis James
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our special guest is Travis James, talent representative for United Talent Agency. We discuss the daily task of his job from booking shows,...
Episode 25: Gary Williams
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we visit Mr. Gary Williams, our Sales Specialist for Protrition Feed. We chat with Gary about his history with Co-op and how his love for a...
Episode 24: Bobby Ogg
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome one of our own — Mr. Bobby Ogg. If you visit our Springfield location, there’s a good chance you'll run into Bobby. He’s our F...
Episode 23: Timmy Mann, 4-H Agent
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Timmy Mann, 4-H agent with UT extension in Robertson County. Timmy discusses the benefits of the 4-H program and how it ...
Episode 22: Country music and ticks with Don Murry Grubbs
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clint interviews owner and CEO of Absolute Publicity, Don Murry Grubbs, who also happens to be Clint's brother. Don is publicist for some of the most ...
Episode 21: Perry Pratt of Highland Rim
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcome Perry Pratt, Beef Research Associate with the UT Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center here in Springfield, Tenness...
Episode 20: Investing in our future
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we meet with Scott Bagwell, Executive Vice President of Reliant Bank here in Springfield, Tennessee. We discuss some the history of the ban...
Episode 19: Vacations and road trips
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we kick back and discuss our favorite vacation spots and fun road trips. Since it’s a new year with the possibility of endless adve...
Episode 18: New Year Resolutions
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as we start this new chapter of Grazing in 2022! We discuss some New Year Resolutions that we might stick to followed by some popular supersti...
Episode 17: It’s all about tobacco
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Grazing," we visit with Katie Dillon, agronomist for RC Owen - Redrying and Storage in Gallatin, Tennessee. Katie discusses how to...
Episode 16: Christmas Special
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most everyone has a tradition around Christmas that is very special and near to their hearts, whether it’s a favorite dish, candy, listening to musi...
Episode 15: Jeff Smith, Robertson County Director and Extension Agent
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Jeff Smith, the County Director and Extension Agent for Robertson Co. If you have a question about livestock, weed ident...
Episode 14: The Christmas Tree Decision — Real vs. Artificial
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Christmas tradition, do you prefer a live tree or artificial? Tune in as we discuss some facts about Christmas Trees and how they’r...
Episode 13: Unmedicated Home Birth – Livestock does it, why can’t people?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clint wanting to bring on a very special guest — his wife, Jordan Grubbs. Clint & Jordan discussed their journey of having an unmed...
Episode 12: TWRA, turkeys, and critters
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we chat with a gentlemen who is definitely qualified to deal with "turkey-related" issues here within the county: Kaleb Stratton, gam...
Episode 11: Poinsettias, turkeys, and “Peanut”
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever been to the Springfield location of Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op to buy feed, you've probably run into Patrick "Peanut" Lee, a Ro...
Episode 10: Securing Robertson County
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Clint chats with Sheriff Mike Van Dyke and Detective Terry Morris regarding security measures for better protection of equipment and ...