Join UT's executive seminar class, and hear how a farm boy from the Midwest went from FFA president to running one of the nation's fastest growing barbecue chains. Rick Malir may have started City Barbeque out of his basement, but today it boasts forty-nine locations across seven states.

When a fire breaks out, Robin Bible is among those who run toward it. With more than thirty years of service to the Tennessee Division of Forestry, he works to prevent wildland fires in the state. Samantha Jean talks with Robin about why he chose a career in forestry, the forecast for the upcoming fire season, and how everyone can prepare themselves.

Hemp in America is making a good old-fashioned comeback. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp production in Tennessee has grown exponentially. The history of hemp is interesting, but its future could be even more so. Join us as we peel back the veil on hemp in Tennessee.

Hemp in America is making a good old-fashioned comeback. Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp production in Tennessee has grown exponentially. The history of hemp is interesting, but its future could be even more so. Join us as we peel back the veil on hemp in Tennessee.

The recent Census of Agriculture shows that the number of female farmers in the U.S. has risen by 27%, and more and more of those females say they have a leading role in the farm.  Samantha Jean sits down with Amy Tavalin of Tavalin Tails Farm in College Grove to talk about being a farmer, mom, and business owner. Is work/life balance a myth? Has farming changed for women from the previous generation? And why are more and more woman being attracted to the farm life?

The recent Census of Agriculture shows that the number of female farmers in the U.S. has risen by 27%, and more and more of those females say they have a leading role in the farm.  Samantha Jean sits down with Amy Tavalin of Tavalin Tails Farm in College Grove to talk about being a farmer, mom, and business owner. Is work/life balance a myth? Has farming changed for women from the previous generation? And why are more and more woman being attracted to the farm life?

Find out how Lone Oaks Farm is changing how we educate. They take the classroom outside and incorporate S.T.E.M. education into exploring the lakes, trees, and wildlife of Hardeman County, TN. Science, technology, engineering, and math just got a little bit messy and a lot of fun.

Find out how Lone Oaks Farm is changing how we educate. They take the classroom outside and incorporate S.T.E.M. education into exploring the lakes, trees, and wildlife of Hardeman County, TN. Science, technology, engineering, and math just got a little bit messy and a lot of fun.

Daniel and Kasi Haire manage not just one, but three farmers markets in Williamson County . WHY? They have a passion for good food and helping small business owners. Both grew up in families that ran small businesses and know how hard it can be. Samantha Jean talks with them about how their farmers markets are more than just a place to buy local food, but also serve as “incubators” for those looking to build a sustainable business.

Daniel and Kasi Haire manage not just one, but three farmers markets in Williamson County . WHY? They have a passion for good food and helping small business owners. Both grew up in families that ran small businesses and know how hard it can be. Samantha Jean talks with them about how their farmers markets are more than just a place to buy local food, but also serve as “incubators” for those looking to build a sustainable business.