Spring is officially here, and our farms and yards are teeming with active songbirds. In this episode, we dive in on a few different types of birds that we admire and some of the feed they prefer. Have a questions about which bird feed or materials you may want? Give one of our locations a call!

With the arrival of spring, you might want to start investing in your garden, but maybe aren’t sure what to grow. On this week’s episode, we chat with Co-op’s own Christy Hunter, our resident expert on all things gardening. Kick back and relax as we dive into garden season!

Christy Hunter

Chances are, if you’ve driven down HWY 49 going toward Springfield or Orlinda, you’ve passed a newly renovated block building with the name of Hancock Family Farm Grocery Store. They sell a wide range of produce and meats. We spoke with owner Mathew Hancock about how he and his family have maintained the business going over the years and about the workings of the store. Clint ends the day with his “Fact or Fiction” segment.

This episode, we visit with Paul Binkley, a veteran and trailblazer of retail development and training in Tennessee’s cooperative system. Paul has been with Co-op for over 35 amazing years and in agriculture for more than 40. He brings loads of wisdom and insight, both inside and outside of agriculture. Enjoy this week’s Grazing Podcast!

This week, our special guest is Travis James, talent representative for United Talent Agency. We discuss the daily task of his job from booking shows, concerts, and many other media outlets for his clients. Enjoy this fascinating episode of the Grazing Podcast and have a great week!

This week, we visit Mr. Gary Williams, our Sales Specialist for Protrition Feed. We chat with Gary about his history with Co-op and how his love for agriculture — specifically livestock — evolved to what it is today. Tune in and take notes!

Today, we welcome one of our own — Mr. Bobby Ogg. If you visit our Springfield location, there’s a good chance you’ll run into Bobby. He’s our Fertilizer Manager and has been with us for nearly 22 years. We took time to chat with Bobby to learn a little more about him, his years of showing cattle with his kids, and his history with Co-op. Kick back and graze away on this week’s Grazing Podcast.

In this episode, we chat with Timmy Mann, 4-H agent with UT extension in Robertson County. Timmy discusses the benefits of the 4-H program and how it impacts area students for years to come. Clint wraps it up with his “Fact of Fiction” segment.

Clint interviews owner and CEO of Absolute Publicity, Don Murry Grubbs, who also happens to be Clint’s brother. Don is publicist for some of the most renowned artists in country music. Kick back and enjoy this episode of Grazing.

In this episode, we welcome Perry Pratt, Beef Research Associate with the UT Highland Rim AgResearch and Education Center here in Springfield, Tennessee. Perry discusses today’s market and general topics regarding cattle. Later, Clint shares his infamous “Fact or Fiction” segment and Caroline ends the day with her “Hen House” news. Below are, from left, Randy, Caroline, Perry, and Clint.