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Root of the Matter

Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation

A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important industry, agriculture. “Root of the Matter” is inspired by a column written by the late Melissa Burniston Bratton, but has the same goal as she had for her article – sharing the important stories of farmers and those involved in agriculture.

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11:58

ROTM: Beef and Forage Field Day

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2022/09/21

Kevin Thompson discusses the impact of the work being conducted at the University of Tennessee's Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center ahead of their Beef and Forage Field Day. UT Beef and Forage Field Day website

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11:54

ROTM: Farmers’ Almanac Editor Pete Geiger

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2022/09/07

In this episode of Root of the Matter we talk with the Farmers' Almanac Editor Pete Geiger about the famous weather guide, and the science behind their forecasting.

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12:17

ROTM: Conversation with TN Walking Horse Celebration...

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2022/09/02

The Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration in ShelbyVille, TN was back in full swing this year. TN Walking Horse Celebration CEO, Warren Wells sat down to discuss the nationally recognized event with Tennessee Farm Bureau's Lee Maddox.

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20:05

ROTM: Tennessee 4-H Making the Best Better in Africa

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2022/07/08

A delegation of Tennessee 4-H have traveled to Botswana Africa to help the Dream Academy with local school children, teaching them about agriculture and STEM and working to bring back the "4-B" club.

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26:57

ROTM: 27 Years of Public Policy with Stefan Maupin

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2022/06/17

A Conversation with Stefan Maupin who after 27 years of public policy work for the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation will become the Executive Director of the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Council.

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19:06

ROTM: A Conversation With New UTIA Senior Vice...

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2022/05/18

Dr. Carrie Castille will soon start her new role as Senior Vice Chancellor of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. In this episode of Root of the Matter Lee Maddox talks with Dr. Castille about her new position and her career.

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10:36

ROTM: A Conversation With Dr. Julie Carrier

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2022/03/18

On this Episode of Root of The Matter we sit down with Department Head of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science at The University of Tennessee Knoxville. She discusses what her department does and how they help the Ag industry.

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13:53

ROTM: A Conversation With Charly Martinez

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2022/03/18

On this episode of Root of The Matter we sit down with UT Extension Farm Financial Specialist Charly Martinez. We discuss what he does and farming financial issues.

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15:26

ROTM: A Conversation With Dr. Justin Rhinehart

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2022/03/18

University of Tennessee Extension recently named Dr. Justin Rhinehart as Assistant Dean for Agriculture and Natural Resources and Community Economic Development. In this episode of Root of The Matter we sit down with Dr. Rhinehart to discuss his new position and other topics in agriculture.

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ROTM: Conversation With Clay Bright On Blue Oval City...

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2022/03/10

West Tennessee will change drastically over the next several years as Ford builds their new electric truck manufacturing plant in Haywood County. Around six thousand new jobs will be created and more development is sure to follow. On this episode of Root of The Matter we discuss how the new ford facility will impact farming in the area with Megasite Authority of West Tennessee CEO Clay Bright.

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15:24

ROTM: John Litz Appointed Tenn. FSA State Director

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2022/01/24

Hamblen County farmer John Litz has been appointed by President Joe Biden as the new state Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in Tennessee.

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16:25

ROTM: Conversation with TWRA’s Stephanie Karnes on...

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2021/12/28

On this episode of Root of The Matter Lee Maddox speaks with TWRA Assistant Chief of Game Species, Stephanie Karnes, about Chronic Wasting Disease in deer.

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23:51

ROTM: President Jeff Aiken Reflects on Farm Bureau...

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2021/12/03

On this episode of Root of the Matter TFBF President Jeff Aiken reflects on his career with the Tennessee Farm Bureau, and why he decided to not run for reelection and head back to his farm.

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11:24

ROTM: A Tribute to Melissa

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2021/11/10

Welcome to Root of the Matter - a brand new podcast where we aim to get to the "root of the matter on issues, events and news defining our most important industry, agriculture. Before we jump into those things though, listen to our first episode as we provide a glimpse on why we’re doing this podcast and where the name came from. HINT: Our good friend and coworker Melissa Bratton has something to do with it.

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16:17

ROTM: Milk – The Official Beverage of Tennessee &...

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2021/10/27

A conversation with Tracey True, manager of Food and Nutrition Outreach for the Dairy Alliance, about the science-based facts for milk and dairy products and how milk boosts immune health all year, but especially in the colder seasons of Fall and Winter.

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