The Co-op Feeds Podcast
If you like to follow all things related to animal agriculture, then this is the podcast for you. Tune in for expert news with our special guest and coverage of hot topics in the industry with our Feed Bin segment.
Feeding Traditions is a monthly podcast hosted by Mary Jane Arnette with Co-op Feeds, celebrating the hardworking farm producers who are the backbone of Tennessee agriculture and loyal customers of our local Co-ops. Each episode features the raw, authentic stories of co-op members—producers who not only feed our fellow Tennesseans but also strengthen their communities through values, grit, and a deep-rooted love for the land.
These are the voices keeping rural traditions alive, be sure to tune in!
Podcasting since 2022 • 89 episodes
The Co-op Feeds Podcast
Latest Episodes
Feeding Traditions: Feed Strong, Fight Strong - The Story of Dani Morrison
This month on Feeding Traditions, our guest is Dani Morrison, a team member at First Farmers Cooperative, whose story is one of resilience, faith, and the power of community. In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Mon...
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Episode 8
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Feeding Traditions: Mike Richardson Laying Down his Hard Hat
Mike Richardson has dedicated more than 40 years to the Co-op system, starting in a temporary role at the fertilizer plant, moving into the warehouse and bagging room at the feed mill, and ultimately finishing his career as the LaVergne p...
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Episode 7
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23:45
Feeding Traditions: A Father-Son Legacy in Henderson County
Marty and Mark Tolley of Darden, Tennessee, are a father-and-son duo carrying on a family cattle tradition that began in the late 1940s. From Marty’s early start raising pigs with $20 earned picking cotton to today’s partnership in a 45,000-hea...
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Episode 6
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Feeding Traditions: Generations of Growth with Benjie Daniel
Benjie Daniel of Charlotte, Tennessee, carries on a remarkable family tradition spanning over 150 years. As the sixth generation on a century farm, Benjie has seen the operation evolve—from its start as a row crop and dairy farm into a thriving...
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Episode 5
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38:31
Feeding Traditions: James Wright, A Trailblazer for our System
James Wright has worn a lot of hats—Co-op manager, farmer, mentor, and a James B. Walker Award honoree. In this episode of Feeding Traditions, he reflects on a career rooted in service and a legacy that’s still growing strong through his family...
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Episode 4
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