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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?
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?
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 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 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.
2017 Throwback: Paul Hill's second visit to the podcast! Autonomy in the workplace for creativity!
2017 Throwback: Paul Hill's second visit to the podcast! Autonomy in the workplace for creativity!
2017 Throwback: The First Podcast episode after becoming an award winning podcast! How better to celebrate than have a self-proclaimed fangirl: Stacey Ellison!
2017 Throwback: The First Podcast episode after becoming an award winning podcast! How better to celebrate than have a self-proclaimed fangirl: Stacey Ellison!
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
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
Come on with us and Sit a Spell!
Come on with us and Sit a Spell!
2017 Throwback: We have our pal David Bilderback on to do what he does best--TALK!
2017 Throwback: We have our pal David Bilderback on to do what he does best--TALK!
Check out the gang as they do a parody of their favorite SNL skit. It's a recording for the ages!
Check out the gang as they do a parody of their favorite SNL skit. It's a recording for the ages!
2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown and I go deep and discuss the theory of smartphones destroying our lives! You be the judge!
2017 Throwback: Meagen Brown and I go deep and discuss the theory of smartphones destroying our lives! You be the judge!
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!
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!
2017 Throwback: My coworker and most genuine cowboy I know--Larry Mitchell--jumps on to discuss working multiple job titles in Extension.
2017 Throwback: My coworker and most genuine cowboy I know--Larry Mitchell--jumps on to discuss working multiple job titles in Extension.
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/
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/
2017 Throwback: Part 2 of our Split Agent focus with Rachel York, former agent and county director in Unicoi County Tennessee.
2017 Throwback: Part 2 of our Split Agent focus with Rachel York, former agent and county director in Unicoi County Tennessee.
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)
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 are SORRY! We left in June and never returned!!!!!! So listen to our brief apology...and shenanigans!
We are SORRY! We left in June and never returned!!!!!! So listen to our brief apology...and shenanigans!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!
We went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!
In this episode, the siblings discuss all the things you'll need to get the food preservation job done!