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Blue Ribbons and Boots is a podcast for Extension Agents by Extension Agents. Solely to bring you content and laughter!

Blue Ribbons & Boots


    • Sep 20, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 80 EPISODES


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    Season 3 Episode 3 Apple Barn Sevierville TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 55:53


    Come along with us as we visit the Kilpatrick family and the Apple Barn in Sevierville TN. Did you know what started as a roadside fruit stand is now an elite tourist destination with deep ties to University of TN Extension?

    Season 3 Episode 3 Apple Barn Sevierville TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 55:53


    Come along with us as we visit the Kilpatrick family and the Apple Barn in Sevierville TN. Did you know what started as a roadside fruit stand is now an elite tourist destination with deep ties to University of TN Extension?

    Deep Draw Yak Farm: Season 3 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 33:18


    Do you know what a yak is? Join the girls as we sit down with Ali at Deep Draw Yak Farms to talk about all things extension as we discuss yaks, homestead houses, heritage and more!

    Deep Draw Yak Farm: Season 3 Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 33:18


    Do you know what a yak is? Join the girls as we sit down with Ali at Deep Draw Yak Farms to talk about all things extension as we discuss yaks, homestead houses, heritage and more!

    Sit a Spell: Season 3 Episode 1 Dirty Girls Nursery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 36:43


    Join Meagen and Crystal as we speak to Jennifer, owner of Dirty Girls Nursery, a renovated See Rock City Barn. We discuss gardening, food and have lots of fun!

    Sit a Spell: Season 3 Episode 1 Dirty Girls Nursery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 36:43


    Join Meagen and Crystal as we speak to Jennifer, owner of Dirty Girls Nursery, a renovated See Rock City Barn. We discuss gardening, food and have lots of fun!

    Tsali notch vineyard, Monroe County TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 58:44


    Meagen and Crystal travel to Tsali Notch Vineyard in Monroe County TN and talk to JD Dalton about TN's largest commercial muscadine vineyard. A longer episode that is worth the listen as we discuss the agriculture industry and the work that goes into great Appalachian products.

    Tsali notch vineyard, Monroe County TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 58:44


    Meagen and Crystal travel to Tsali Notch Vineyard in Monroe County TN and talk to JD Dalton about TN's largest commercial muscadine vineyard. A longer episode that is worth the listen as we discuss the agriculture industry and the work that goes into great Appalachian products.

    Season 2 Episode 3, Richy Kreme Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 27:46


    Join Meagen and Crystal as they talk heritage and traditions at Richy Kreme Donuts in Maryville, TN. There may even be a few "sweet" surprises!

    Season 2 Episode 3, Richy Kreme Donuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 27:46


    Join Meagen and Crystal as they talk heritage and traditions at Richy Kreme Donuts in Maryville, TN. There may even be a few "sweet" surprises!

    Ramp Tramp Festival, Polk County TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 27:50


    Meagen and Crystal are on the road at the Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival. Grab a glass of sweet tea and Sit a Spell as we talk about our heritage.

    Ramp Tramp Festival, Polk County TN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 27:50


    Meagen and Crystal are on the road at the Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival. Grab a glass of sweet tea and Sit a Spell as we talk about our heritage.

    Season 2 Episode 1 Alan Benton, Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 28:36


    Season 2 kicking off the Great Tennessee Appalachian Road Show starts with a true legend and one of our favorite products to come out of Appalachia, Mr. Alan Benton of Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams.

    Season 2 Episode 1 Alan Benton, Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 28:36


    Season 2 kicking off the Great Tennessee Appalachian Road Show starts with a true legend and one of our favorite products to come out of Appalachia, Mr. Alan Benton of Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams.

    Autonomy in the Workplace: Paul Hill Utah State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 39:32


    2017 Throwback: Paul Hill's second visit to the podcast! Autonomy in the workplace for creativity!

    Autonomy in the Workplace: Paul Hill Utah State University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 39:32


    2017 Throwback: Paul Hill's second visit to the podcast! Autonomy in the workplace for creativity!

    Fangirl: Stacey Ellison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 29:35


    2017 Throwback: The First Podcast episode after becoming an award winning podcast! How better to celebrate than have a self-proclaimed fangirl: Stacey Ellison!

    Fangirl: Stacey Ellison

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 29:35


    2017 Throwback: The First Podcast episode after becoming an award winning podcast! How better to celebrate than have a self-proclaimed fangirl: Stacey Ellison!

    Adulting 101: Whitney Morrow University of Kentucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 26:34


    2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown's FIRST episode as official co-host! We have a conversation with Extension Agent Whitney Morrow from Kentucky Cooperative Extension in Carter County to talk about her program "Adulting 101" List: Top 3 March Madness Memories

    Adulting 101: Whitney Morrow University of Kentucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 26:34


    2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown's FIRST episode as official co-host! We have a conversation with Extension Agent Whitney Morrow from Kentucky Cooperative Extension in Carter County to talk about her program "Adulting 101" List: Top 3 March Madness Memories

    Season 2 Teaser Trailer: Appalachian Food Road Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 4:12


    Come on with us and Sit a Spell!

    Season 2 Teaser Trailer: Appalachian Food Road Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 4:12


    Come on with us and Sit a Spell!

    Extension MANAGE Program with David Bilderback

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 24:54


    2017 Throwback: We have our pal David Bilderback on to do what he does best--TALK!

    Extension MANAGE Program with David Bilderback

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 24:54


    2017 Throwback: We have our pal David Bilderback on to do what he does best--TALK!

    Holiday Gifts S1.08 Season Finale!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 25:36


    Check out the gang as they do a parody of their favorite SNL skit. It's a recording for the ages!

    Holiday Gifts S1.08 Season Finale!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 25:36


    Check out the gang as they do a parody of their favorite SNL skit. It's a recording for the ages!

    Are Smartphones Destroying Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 24:26


    2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown and I go deep and discuss the theory of smartphones destroying our lives! You be the judge!

    Are Smartphones Destroying Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 24:26


    2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown and I go deep and discuss the theory of smartphones destroying our lives! You be the judge!

    So You Want a Cannery S1.07

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 36:24


    Joined by Bradley County Mayor, Gary Davis, the crew asks about starting a cannery/commercial kitchen facility. Mayor Davis provides insight from his position. Meagen and Crystal share their perspective as their counties are looking at plans for long term opportunities. Come sit a spell!

    So You Want a Cannery S1.07

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 36:24


    Joined by Bradley County Mayor, Gary Davis, the crew asks about starting a cannery/commercial kitchen facility. Mayor Davis provides insight from his position. Meagen and Crystal share their perspective as their counties are looking at plans for long term opportunities. Come sit a spell!

    I Have Two Jobs! The Life of Split Agents (aka 4-H/FCS or 4-H/Ag): Larry Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 20:04


    2017 Throwback: My coworker and most genuine cowboy I know--Larry Mitchell--jumps on to discuss working multiple job titles in Extension.

    I Have Two Jobs! The Life of Split Agents (aka 4-H/FCS or 4-H/Ag): Larry Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 20:04


    2017 Throwback: My coworker and most genuine cowboy I know--Larry Mitchell--jumps on to discuss working multiple job titles in Extension.

    Apple Butter S1.06

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 21:01


    The gang is back together and better than ever! Join us as we knock off the rust and jump into apple butter. You'll hear a few jabs thrown in the mix, because why not? Here is the link to the Apple Butter Demo: https://fb.watch/1BqxC5GCHQ/

    Apple Butter S1.06

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 21:01


    The gang is back together and better than ever! Join us as we knock off the rust and jump into apple butter. You'll hear a few jabs thrown in the mix, because why not? Here is the link to the Apple Butter Demo: https://fb.watch/1BqxC5GCHQ/

    I Have Two Jobs! Life as a Split Agent (4-H/FCS or 4-H/Ag): Rachel York

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 25:19


    2017 Throwback: Part 2 of our Split Agent focus with Rachel York, former agent and county director in Unicoi County Tennessee.

    I Have Two Jobs! Life as a Split Agent (4-H/FCS or 4-H/Ag): Rachel York

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 25:19


    2017 Throwback: Part 2 of our Split Agent focus with Rachel York, former agent and county director in Unicoi County Tennessee.

    The Maker Movement with Paul Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 43:17


    2017 Throwback: Paul Hill with Utah State University makes his first visit on the podcast to discuss the Maker Movement! Also--Meagen and Justin do a top 3 mockumentary episodes list (aka the Office/Parks and Rec)

    The Maker Movement with Paul Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 43:17


    2017 Throwback: Paul Hill with Utah State University makes his first visit on the podcast to discuss the Maker Movement! Also--Meagen and Justin do a top 3 mockumentary episodes list (aka the Office/Parks and Rec)

    We Dropped the Ball S1.05

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 10:40


    We are SORRY! We left in June and never returned!!!!!! So listen to our brief apology...and shenanigans!

    We Dropped the Ball S1.05

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 10:40


    We are SORRY! We left in June and never returned!!!!!! So listen to our brief apology...and shenanigans!

    Creative Education Techniques in Minnesota: Kari Robideau

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 42:11


    2017 Throwback: We connect with our colleague Kari Robideau to discuss creative educational methods that she, and others, are working on within Minnesota Cooperative Extension.

    Creative Education Techniques in Minnesota: Kari Robideau

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 42:11


    2017 Throwback: We connect with our colleague Kari Robideau to discuss creative educational methods that she, and others, are working on within Minnesota Cooperative Extension.

    From 4-Her to 4-H Agent Part 2: Destiny Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 24:20


    2017 Throwback: A chat with Destiny Brown about becoming an Extension Agent after being a 4-H member. Destiny did this in her home county! Unfortunately, she is no longer with Extension...BOO!

    From 4-Her to 4-H Agent Part 2: Destiny Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 24:20


    2017 Throwback: A chat with Destiny Brown about becoming an Extension Agent after being a 4-H member. Destiny did this in her home county! Unfortunately, she is no longer with Extension...BOO!

    From 4-Her to 4-H Agent Part 1: Morgan Beaty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 30:30


    2017 Throwback-- A Chat with Morgan Beaty on what life is like transitioning from a 4-H member (and child of an Extension Agent/Region Specialist) to being an Extension Agent as an adult.

    From 4-Her to 4-H Agent Part 1: Morgan Beaty

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 30:30


    2017 Throwback-- A Chat with Morgan Beaty on what life is like transitioning from a 4-H member (and child of an Extension Agent/Region Specialist) to being an Extension Agent as an adult.

    What do Extension Agents Do? Ask a 4-H Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 21:27


    Throwback to 2017! We talk with some--then-- 4-H members and ask what they think their Extension Agent does.... The results are glorious in every way!

    What do Extension Agents Do? Ask a 4-H Member

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 21:27


    Throwback to 2017! We talk with some--then-- 4-H members and ask what they think their Extension Agent does.... The results are glorious in every way!

    Sit a Spell Podcast S01.04 "Q&A with Dr. Janie Burney"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 28:41


    We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!

    Sit a Spell Podcast S01.04 "Q&A with Dr. Janie Burney"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 28:41


    We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!

    Sit a Spell Podcast S01.03 "Gear Up"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 37:23


    In this episode, the siblings discuss all the things you'll need to get the food preservation job done!

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