Rebekah Greene, 4-H Agent from Tattnall County, and Julie Bacon, 4-H Agent in Appling County, join the podcast for a look back at the roots of Georgia 4-H — where it started, how it grew, and why it remains a cornerstone for youth development today. They walk us through traditions, milestones, and memories that helped shape the Clover program we know today.

Then, we shift into the holiday season as Ashleigh Geurin, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent serving Evans and Candler Counties, shares practical ways to manage stress during Thanksgiving and beyond. From family gatherings to overloaded schedules, Ashleigh offers tips, tools, and real-life strategies to help us breathe, balance, and find joy in the season.

Winter’s here, but the grazing doesn’t stop! Join hosts Blake Carter and Savannah Tanner with guests Brenda Jackson and Hailey Partain as they share tips on winter grazing for cattle and equine — from pasture management to cold-weather nutrition and herd health.

Hosts welcome, Bryan Fluech to discuss Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, and Wade Parker to give an update on crop grading.

Hosts welcome Carsen Dean to discuss the benefits of bats and how you can create healthy environments for them. Savannah also discusses crop residue as a feed source for cattle, and Blake talks on the recent news of the disaster payments for Georgia farmers.

Hosts Blake Carter and Savannah Tanner welcome Dr.'s Wes Porter and Camp Hand to talk about considerations for growers before they begin harvesting their cotton and peanut crops this year. Camp also gives an update on defoliation and jassids.

It's beginning to look a lot like HARVEST THIS YEARRRRRR.

!!!The re-entry period on bidrin is actually 48 hours not 24 days.!!!!

Hosts talked on cotton jassids, and welcomed guests Morgan Triplett and Jakyn Tyson to discuss Georgia 4-H in Effingham and Emanual County and at a statewide level.

Hosts talk about forage quality, hay testing, and fall army worms.

Hosts welcome Midville Field Day faithfuls, Mr. John and Josh McCormick from Screven County, to discuss why they go to the Midville Field Day and why you should too! The conversation also talked about how growers can collaborate with Extension and industry to better their farms.

Hosts Savannah Tanner and Blake Carter welcome John Bennett (Wilcox County ANR), Colby Royal (Telfair County ANR), and Ashleigh Geurin (Candler/Evans FACS) to discuss Georgia Watermelons, the research being done, and finishes up with tips on how to safely process and store vegetables from our gardens!

Hosts Blake Carter and Savannah Tanner are joined by Georgia Cotton Commission Executive Director, Taylor Sills, and SE District Area Agronomy Agent, Wade Parker. Taylor discusses the industry as a whole and how the Commission is doing their part for Georgia cotton growers. Georgia’s cotton industry is facing mounting challenges, including high production costs, aging infrastructure, and competition from cheaper synthetic fibers, prompting leaders to emphasize innovation and sustainability. Taylor highlights efforts like the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and collaborations with brands to promote American-grown, sustainably produced cotton. Agronomic updates from Wade Parker focus on managing late-planted cotton, weed control, and pest threats, underscoring the need for timely scouting and adaptive crop management.