Grazing

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Chantele Gonzalez, owner of Critter Fixers, a non-profit high volume spay-and-neuter clinic that will soon be opening an office in Springfield.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Dr. Jon Tingle, veterinarian at Greenbrier-Springfield Animal Hospital. Dr. Jon discusses his journey from Colorado to Tennessee and what led him to pursue veterinary medicine.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint sits down with Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op Board President Jimmy Underwood; Emily Parish, Vice President for The Land Trust for Tennessee; and Jackson Lundy, Senior Conservation Project Manager for The Land Trust for Tennessee.  The conversation covers what the Land Trust for Tennessee is, how it protects agricultural land for all time, and answers basic questions on the implications of putting land into a trust. Don't miss this one!

In this episode of "Grazing," Randy and Clint discuss what local ag production looks like in Robertson County and how the word "peony" should properly be pronounced.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with Jennifer Davis, owner of Rabbit Circle Rural Farm Tours. Jennifer details her journey growing up in Robertson County, life in Alaska, and her farm tour business.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint and Tom Head, owner of Shade Tree Farm and Orchard, sit down to discuss Tom's roots in Robertson County and what led to him and his wife, Sarah, to start an orchard.

In this episode, Clint visits with Molly Armstrong, owner of Springfield's "Mama Bear Milk." This unique company specializes in preserving precious keepsakes such as wedding flowers, funeral flowers, breastmilk, human/pet cremation ash, wedding dresses, clothing, hair/fur, and more in a way which turns it to stone to be made for fine jewelry.

Today, Clint visits with Lori Birkhead, owner of By Faith Farm located in Joelton, Tennessee. Lori tells the story of how the farm started as a literal dream and blossomed into a 90-acre farm that provides food and opportunities to the less fortunate.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Dr. Samantha Beaty, Tennessee State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health. The two discuss the role that the State Veterinarian's Office plays in ensuring animal health in the state of Tennessee.

In this episode, Clint visits with Julie and Bob Scarborough, owners of Steele Magnolia Sanctuary, a Cedar Hill, Tennessee, equine sanctuary that specializes in the care and recovery of abused and neglected horses. Once recovery takes place, the horses assist in therapeutic equine assisted activities.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint and Randy discuss the philosophical question, "Was it easier making a living off the farm 100 years ago compared to today?" They also chat about cicadas and cave exploration.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Mac Lassiter and his daughter, Campbell, of Highland Rim Retrievers. Mac and Campbell are back for Part 2 of the podcast to discuss antler shed hunting, how bird hunting has evolved over the past decade, competition for hunting ground, and the best nutrition for the dogs.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint and Randy record the podcast from the Co-op's 2025 Annual Meeting and discuss the benefits of this time-honored event.

In this eclectic episode of "Grazing," the podcast team discusses frost-seeding clover, the saxophone, how to hard boil an egg on a campfire, and whether or not they would rather drown or burn alive if given the choice. Yikes!

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Ethan Bartee, who recently won the top born-and-bred heifer in the state of Tennessee in the Chiangus category. He is also the grandson of the late John Bartee Sr., the well-known and respected former Montgomery County UT Ag Extension Director.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint sits down with Lake Elliot of Robert Elliot and Sons Angus Farm to talk about their upcoming sale for 2025.

In this episode of "Grazing," the podcast team discusses Groundhog Day, the severity of stingray stings, the possibility of Airpods reading your brain, and what careers each would've chosen if not employed at Co-op.

In this rather unusual episode of "Grazing," Clint, Randy, and Caroline throw all caution to the wind and discuss sleep habits, colonoscopies, and other topics you wouldn't expect.

In this episode of "Grazing," the podcast team discusses the subject of coyotes and whether or not they are actually dangerous to livestock producers or grossly misunderstood and unfairly demonized.

In this episode of "Grazing," the podcast crew discusses the evolution of technology in the ag industry, as well as the "poor man's fertilizer" — snow.

In this episode of "Grazing," the podcast team investigates Randy's quest for attaining more strength at a local gym while also discussing the benefits of the Ice Melt product that Co-op offers during the winter season.

In this episode of "Grazing," the podcast team visits with Rusty Bennett, Farm and Home Division Manager for Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op. Rusty describes his roll at the Co-op and discusses some new products.

In this Christmas edition of the "Grazing Podcast," the crew talks poultry with Co-op employee and "Chicken Wizard," Pnut Lee. A longtime poultry expert, Pnut provides some great advice and insight into caring for chickens and how you should manage them.

In this episode of "Grazing," the podcast gang dedicates an entire segment to everything having to do with raw milk!

On this episode of "Grazing," the podcast team discusses the world's most quiet room, overalls, 'possums, and Christmas lights, and provides an ag industry report for 2025.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint, Randy, and Caroline discuss a hodgepodge of topics, including fertilizer prices for '25, the Co-op scholarship, and the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald!

The old band is back together! In this episode of "Grazing," Caroline, Randy, and Clint recombine forces for a podcast reboot and to discuss some changes happening at the Co-op.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with Bob Smith and Shane Shoemaker, owners of BS Brew Works. Bob and Shane talk about their journey in opening Robertson County's only brewery.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Lauren Redding, a full-time firefighter and part-time trucker for Co-op, who details her journey from growing up in Robertson County to moving out West and becoming a ranch hand and trucker.

Clint has a discussion with Dr. Roland Abma, owner of Abma Veterinary Services of Cross Plains, who talks about what led to his decision to launch a mobile vet service.  Dr. Abma was born and raised in The Netherlands and grew up on a dairy farm.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Mac Lassiter, owner of Highland Rim Retrievers. Mac provides insight into the world of training dogs for hunting and retrieving purposes.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint welcomes back Gary Lima, coordinator and liaison for the Civil War reenactment, "Morgan Returns," which will be held at Travis Price Park in Springfield, November 1-3.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint interviews Robert "Bob" Bell, 5th generation owner and director of Pleasant View's Austin and Bell Funeral Home and direct descendant of the Bell family from the infamous Bell Witch haunting.

In this episode, Clint visits with Zale Dowlen, a Kingdom-driven attorney, estate planner, insurance professional, and public speaker. Clint and Zale discuss some helpful estate planning tips and ideas.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with Dr. Jason Wolf, a veterinarian at Robertson County Animal Clinic in Springfield. Jason details what led him into veterinary medicine and what a normal day at the clinic looks like.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint chats with Barry Jones, owner of White House Pumpkin Patch. Barry details how the Jones Family has diversified their farming operation into a family oriented pumpkin patch during the fall season, and covers everything they have to offer.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint sits down with Susan Holcraft and Terry Palmer of the White House Inn Museum to delve in the rich history of the city of White House, Tennessee, including how the city was named, the museum, early families, and upcoming events in the month of September.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Carly Rager and Sarah Warren, who discuss the upcoming second Saturday in September Tour of Experience Robertson County. The tour will include 12 stops in each of Robertson County's cities.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Mike Armstrong, owner of Moo2U Dairy located in Adairville, Ky. Moo2U is a family-owned and operated dairy farm that delivers Jersey milk herd shares to members in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clints talks with Savannah Wright of Jo's Flower Co., a cut flower farm that provides locally grown flowers to Cross Plains and its surrounding communities.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Carla Gilmore, marketing specialist for Robertson Cheatham Farmers Co-op. Clint and Carla chat about her experiences both as a Co-op employee and as an ag teacher and FFA advisor.  

This episode of "Grazing" is a follow-up to the "Smokehouse Creek Fire" episode we did with Kevin Vaughn back in March. Clint visits with Kevin's friend, Chaz Rutledge, a rancher in Canadian, Texas, who has been directly affected by the Texas wildfires. Chaz details what ranching life is like in the panhandle while contending with wildfires.

In today's episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Head Football Coach Chase Brooks of East Robertson High School. Chase discusses his experiences as a player and coach, and previews the upcoming 2024 football season.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint talks with Leah Blocker, Director of CASA — Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children — of Robertson County. Leah talks about what CASA is and what her role as director entails. The mission of the CASA of Robertson County is to provide court appointed volunteer advocates to abused and neglected children. The program's goal is a safe, permanent, loving home for every child it serves.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Amy Corbin of Corbin Creek Greenhouse in Springfield. Amy discusses the family history of Corbin Creek and the types of flowers and plants they grow and offer to the public.

In our 150th episode, Clint visits with Gina Webb, owner of The Moringa Tree organic kitchen and wellness studio. Gina tells us about the store's locations in White House and Springfield, and their mission of revitalizing traditional foods, connecting people with their local farmers, and cultivating a space that nourishes mind, body, and soul.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Tony Reasoner, director of the Ridgetop Train Museum. Tony discusses the rich and fascinating history of the Ridgetop Train Tunnel — formerly the longest freestanding tunnel in the world — and all that the new museum has to offer.

On this episode of "Grazing," Clint and Jordan discuss all things Independence Day, including traditions, memories, firework nicknames, Ray Charles, and potted meats.

In this episode, Clint visits with Rory Osborne, Director of Parks and Recreation for the city of Greenbrier, Executive Director Tracy Coleman, and Greenbrier Mayor Lanny Adcock to discuss the town's longstanding "Turning of the Pig" festival. The event is a Greenbrier tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. Rory, Tracy, and Lanny also talk about the park system in general and other upcoming events it will be hosting.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint sits down with Jason Groppel, owner of BeeAttitudes Apiary, to discuss the art and science behind beekeeping and the sweet precious product that we can all appreciate, honey.

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Jim Day, owner of Timbertop Farm, a naturally grown shiitake mushroom producer located in Ashland City, Tennessee. Jim gives insight into the process of growing shiitake mushrooms from locally sourced oak logs, among other fascinating things.