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Online shopping can help you score some great deals, but it can also put you at risk if you don’t do it safely. This week, Sarah and Tennille reveal their strategies for smart internet shopping… and the “must haves” on their Thanksgiving plates.

In this episode, we're putting on our foodie hats to explore the amazing beef options for our plates. 

In this episode we find out how COVID-19 affected the agricultural supply chain. 

Drive-thru windows are likely here to stay. Before your next pickup- Sarah and Tennille have some ideas for making your fast food meal a bit better for your health.

UT Extension has been active during COVID, teaching many classes virtually. But Extension also delivered programming a century ago, during the Spanish Flu. We visit Chattanooga, where history repeats itself. 

Few things warm our hearts and bodies like a bowl of chicken noodle soup. This week, Sarah and Tennille observe “Chicken Soup for the Soul Day” by discussing simple activities that can renew the mind and spirit.

Your Halloween might have been scary, but getting older shouldn’t be. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways that aging has changed- and why being in their 40s is causing them no fear.

 In this episode, we speak with PhD student Ash Cable about her research to identify habitat needs of female tri-colored bats and to determine if this species is being affected by environmental contaminants.

A UT Extension exercise program where seniors gain strength was helpful in a tragic time recently in one Tennessee town. Waverly saw a devastating flood where a number of people were killed. In this episode of AgCast, Charles Denney shares the story of how one woman was able to survive.

Do you know all of the places where LEAD could be lurking in your home- and possibly harming your children? This week, Sarah and Tennille get advice from UT Extension Specialist Bonnie Hinds on where it is and what to do about it.

In this episode we learn about the cotton standard trial program.

Many people consider a doggy addition for a holiday gift to children. This week, Sarah and Tennille are joined by Whitney Owen, Director of Animal Services for the City of Jackson, TN, to think through the process- and to discuss why adopting a shelter dog might be a good option.

In this episode, Extension agents Tracey Sullivan and Mitch Pigue take a peek behind the candy wrapper to find out how your favorite sweet treat is connected to the farm. 

“Fall” and “fire” should not go hand in hand, but often they do. This week, Sarah and Tennille are discussing several fire hazards that are specific to fall- and listing ways to reduce the risk.

This is National 4-H Week! Sarah and Tennille are celebrating with Tonya Bain, 4-H Agent in Crockett County. They discuss 4-H benefits, history, and more!

In this episode, we talk with Denton Clay and Walker Perkins of Green Acre Farms about the background of the farm and all things fall!

Sarah and Tennille have fallen out of love… with the clutter in their lives. This week, they are making a plan to get rid of items in their homes that are no longer needed.

The beginning of fall has Sarah and Tennille creating a “bucket list” of fun things that can be done to welcome the colorful new season.

Sarah and Tennille are spending “Better Breakfast Month” thinking of delicious ways to incorporate more fruits & vegetables into their morning meals. Getting creative and being prepared can get everyone fed well- and on their way!

As harvest time approaches, you might see more farm equipment out on the road. In this episode, we'll tell about farm safety and ways that both you and farmers can stay safe on the road. 

COVID numbers are high again, and many people are getting their food in non-traditional ways. Janie Burney from UT Extension joins Sarah and Tennille to discuss ways to keep food safe during the ongoing pandemic. September is National Food Safety Education Month.

Did you know that science and agriculture go hand in hand? In this episode, Extension Agent Lindsey Stevenson visits with Scott Stewart and Blake Brown, directors of the West Tennessee and Milan AgResearch and Education Centers to learn how science and agriculture benefit everyone. 

PhD student Jillian Gorrell is planning to distribute surveys to arboreta managers across the state to collect data on best practices. Learn the many ins and outs of arboreta management and the importance of protecting and supporting these natural assets.

The countdown is on… to Santa’s arrival, of course! This week, Sarah and Tennille are deciding which tasks can be done now to reduce stress during the holiday season.

In this episode, Tennessee Extension agents introduce us to the Grills, a multi-generational farm family who give us a "behind the scenes" look into the business of the family farm.