Conservation Stories

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Jessica Tullar Caroom, the executive director of Growing Together Texas. With a background in public health, Jessica's work focuses on the helping people in the Lubbock area source local produce and integrate healthier options into their daily lives. To that end, Jessica also runs LBK Grown, a platform that allows local growers to sell their products to residents and restaurants in the area. 

More about our guest: 
Jessica Tuller Caroom  •  Facebook  • Instagram • TikTok • Website (LBK Grown) • Website (Growing Together Texas)

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com
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Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 
• Rhett Kerby, KerTec
• Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview
• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts
• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg
• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Matt Campbell, the owner and proprietor of West Texas Meats in Seagraves, Texas. West Texas Meats processes both livestock and wild game with special attention paid to processes that yield the best possible products. In the episode, Matt details his journey to reviving the family business by returning to the meat processing industry. 

More about our guest: 
Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats  •  Facebook  •  Website 

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com
Follow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter

To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube. 

Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 
• Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas
• Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview
• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts
• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Jeremy Brown, owner of Broadview Agriculture. Jeremy discusses his path to becoming an organic farmer, his work to regenerate the land, and how his faith informs his farming practice. Jeremy Brown is certified by Regenified for his work in land stewardship. 

More about our guest: 
Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc  •  Facebook  •  Website 

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com
Follow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter

To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube. 

This podcast is sponsored by Cotter Key Farms. With roots stretching back to 1887, Cotter Key Farms is a great example of heritage and quality. The Vardeman family, now in their fifth generation on the cotton farm and eighth generation on the ranch continues a legacy of producing some of the finest beef and pork in Texas. This is a place where history and modern practices blend to create a product that stands apart. The farm's dedication to quality is evident in every cut of meat. Experience the exceptional taste of Cotter Key Farms from succulent steaks to savory pork sausage. Order your meat online today for local delivery or shipping at: cotterkeyfarms.com

Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 
• Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms
• Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats
• Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas
• Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview
• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts
• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Kyle Bingham, a second generation farmer from Binham Family Vineyards in Meadow, Texas. The Binghams are a wine growing family that produces 100% Texas-grown and crafted estate wines & CBD. Kyle and his father Cliff are well known in the region for their pioneering spirit and diversified adoption of farming practices. 

More about our guest: 
Bingham Family Vineyards  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com
Follow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter

To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube. 

This podcast is sponsored by Cotter Key Farms. With roots stretching back to 1887, Cotter Key Farms is a great example of heritage and quality. The Vardeman family, now in their fifth generation on the cotton farm and eighth generation on the ranch continues a legacy of producting some of the finest beef and pork in Texas. This is a place where history and modern practices blend to create a product that stands apart. The farm's dedication to quality is evident in every cut of meat. Experience the exceptional taste of Cotter Key Farms from succulent steaks to savory pork sausage. Order your meat online today for local delivery or shipping at: cotterkeyfarms.com

Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 
• Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc 
• Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms
• Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats
• Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Christina Reid, a horticulture agent for Agrilife based in Lubbock, Texas. Christina's work is to develop and deliver information that helps horticultural development in the Lubbock, Texas region. She leads community gardens, school gardens, instructional courses, and other activities in the area. Be sure to listen until the end of the episode, when Christina gives her TOP 5 NATIVE PLANTS SUGGESTIONS for the West Texas Region. 

More about our guest: 
Christina Reid  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website (Lubbock Master Gardener)  •  Website (Lubbock Arboretum)  •  Office Telephone

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com
Follow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter

To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube. 

For further information, check out these resources mentioned in the episode: 
• Roots Historical Arts Council 
• A&M Forestry Research about Tree Correlation with Health
• Lubbock Master Gardener Demonstration Garden 
• Texas Tech Greenhouse and Gardens 

This podcast is sponsored by Cotter Key Farms. With roots stretching back to 1887, Cotter Key Farms is a great example of heritage and quality. The Vardeman family, now in their fifth generation on the cotton farm and eighth generation on the ranch continues a legacy of producting some of the finest beef and pork in Texas. This is a place where history and modern practices blend to create a product that stands apart. The farm's dedication to quality is evident in every cut of meat. Experience the exceptional taste of Cotter Key Farms from succulent steaks to savory pork sausage. Order your meat online today for local delivery or shipping at: cotterkeyfarms.com

Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 
• Kyle Bingham, Bingham Family Winery
• Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc 
• Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms
• Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats
• Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Kyle Bingham, Jeremy Brown, and Lacy Cotter-Vardeman. Each guests share their varying opinions on agriculture practices best suited for their climate, the importance of sustainability, and how producers can implement regenerative farming practices. 

More about our guests: 
Kyle Bingham, Bingham Family Vineyards  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website 
Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc  •  Facebook  •  Website 
Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms / SARA  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website 

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com
Follow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter

To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube. 

For further information, check out these resources mentioned in the episode: 
• Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown (Book)
• Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl (Documentary)
• Lubbock: From Town to City (Book) 

Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 

"Through a troublesome combination of necessity and inclination, the farmer who evolved on the plains developed a healthy propensity for innovation. He learned to accept change or he failed. He extolled the doctrine of unending progress and, as a matter of practicality, kept one eye on his neighbors’ crop and cultivation practices and adapted those which proved promising.”
-Richard Mason, Lubbock: From Town to City

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, the founder of SARA. Lacy shares about how her family's history in agriculture has shaped her love for the sandhills area region and her passion for regenerative farming. 

Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com

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Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews.

Upcoming Episodes Include: 

For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com

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