Conservation Stories

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Sarah Burnett, Owner of Texas Earth. Sarah is a second generation owner of Texas Earth. Her dad who started the business was on a mission to heal the soils of the earth. Sarah taught us about regenerating the microbes in the soil, how many microbes we have, and what they do. We also discussed cover crops and the benefits those cover crops have on your land. Learn more about Texas Earth and purchase products to heal your soil at their websites listed below. More about our guest: Sarah Burnett - Owner of Texas Earth, Inc. Grow Texas Earth Website  •   Texas Earth Website  •  Email  •  Office Phone  •  Cell Phone    For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Ladona Clayton, Executive Director, Ogallala Land & Water Conservancy• Stephen Rockwood, Conservation Specialist, Ducks Unlimited• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Gabriel Rio, President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Services. SARA is thrilled to partner with Milestone Environmental Services to make landowners aware of proposed common-sense regulations for energy waste. Why Should You Care? The Railroad Commission of Texas oversees the energy industry in Texas. Current regulations for energy waste have not been updated since the early ‘80s. New, proposed regulations do not protect Texas soil or groundwater, leaving landowners unprotected from future contaminated sites. This common-sense proposal needs the support of Texas citizens and landowners. Please let our railroad commissioners know how you feel about this proposal by leaving a comment on their website, sending an email, or mailing a letter. The deadline to comment is October 15. Learn more and take steps to make your voice heard by visiting the collaborative page for SARA and Milestones More about our guest: Gabriel Rio, President and CEO of Milestone Environmental Services •  Website  • LinkedIn For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Ladona Clayton, Executive Director, Ogallala Land & Water Conservancy• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Joel Pigg, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist and Texas Well Owner Network Project Coordinator. Joel provides education on common water well issues and your oportunity to get your water tested for those. We discuss the important information about water across the state, name some specific bacteria to look out for and where to find Joel to help you learn more about your water. When was the last time you had your water well tested? These bacteria are odorless, colorless, tasteless. Visit your Agrilife Extention Office to get your water screened! Agrilife Extention Website More about our guest: Joel Pigg, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist and Texas Well Owner Network Project Coordinator •  Website  •  Email • Phone For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Ladona Clayton, Executive Director, Ogallala Land & Water Conservancy• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Heather Johnson, Project Coordinator for the TXPCI program and Migratory Game Bird Specialist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife. Heather oversees the Playas Work for Texans initiative in which SARA is partnering to educate our community about Playas and their importance to the future of our water. The episode provides a closer look into playa lakes, the challenges that lay ahead of us here on the South Plains and how we can help protect our legacy of tomorrows water.  More about our guest: Heather Johnson  •  Website  •  Email • Phone For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Joel Pigg, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist and Texas Well Owner Network Project Coordinator• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Layton Schur, owner and founder of Frontier Market in Plainview, Texas. Frontier Market is a family-owned and operated endeavor, with a cooperative approach to tend to their land, animals, and crops. Frontier Market is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am-6pm and have an array of produce and products from local farmers and ranchers.  More about our guest: Layton Schur  •  Website  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  TikTok  •  Phone For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc• Heather Johnson, Texas Playa Conservation Initiative

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Taylor McAlpine, a facilitator with Leading EDG and the owner of Local LBK. As a proud Lubbock native and Texas Tech grad, Taylor's interest in business and marketing has created multiple avenues to support his community. Having evolved through a few iterations, Local LBK helps connect people to businesses and activities within their own community. Taylor and his team focus on telling the stories of Lubbock through media content crafted for social media and other publications. At Leading EDG, Taylor works as a facilitator, which gives him the opportunity to consult with businesses in the rural communities outside of Lubbock. Leading EDG helps small businesses develop plans and set goals that will help accelerate the growth of their business.  More about our guest: Taylor McAlpine  •  Website (Leading EDG)  •  Email (Leading EDG)  •  Website (Local LBK)  •  Instagram  •  Email (Local LBK) For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Rexie Hargus, the Natural Resource Specialist – Planner with Texas Climate Smart Initiative Project and the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board. Through a grant funded by the TSSWCB, Rexie is helping connect farmers in the panhandle area with programs and funds available for practices like prescribed grazing, cover crops, and permanent grass planting.  Episode Links: USDA Program SearchTexas Climate-Smart Initiative More about our guest: Rexie Hargus  •  Facebook  •  Instagram  •  Website  •  Phone For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Rhett Kerby, the owner, Principal Soil Scientist, and Natural Resource Consultant at KerTec, LLC. Rhett is a pioneer in soil remediation. Rhett oversees the design and implementation of native ecological restoration and reclamation post-construction activities. This includes soil stabilization, native species selection, hydroseeding, drill seeding, techniques/methodology, soil health, and ecological site evaluations. More about our guest: Rhett Kerby  •  Facebook  •  Instagram  •  LinkedIn  •  Website  •  Email For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Jessica Tullar Caroom, the executive director of Growing Together Texas. With a background in public health, Jessica's work focuses on the helping people in the Lubbock area source local produce and integrate healthier options into their daily lives. To that end, Jessica also runs LBK Grown, a platform that allows local growers to sell their products to residents and restaurants in the area.  More about our guest: Jessica Tuller Caroom  •  Facebook  • Instagram • TikTok • Website (LBK Grown) • Website (Growing Together Texas) For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Rhett Kerby, KerTec• Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg• Sarah Burnett, Texas Earth Inc

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Matt Campbell, the owner and proprietor of West Texas Meats in Seagraves, Texas. West Texas Meats processes both livestock and wild game with special attention paid to processes that yield the best possible products. In the episode, Matt details his journey to reviving the family business by returning to the meat processing industry.  More about our guest: Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats  •  Facebook  •  Website  For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube.  Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas• Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Jeremy Brown, owner of Broadview Agriculture. Jeremy discusses his path to becoming an organic farmer, his work to regenerate the land, and how his faith informs his farming practice. Jeremy Brown is certified by Regenified for his work in land stewardship.  More about our guest: Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc  •  Facebook  •  Website  For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube.  This podcast is sponsored by Cotter Key Farms. With roots stretching back to 1887, Cotter Key Farms is a great example of heritage and quality. The Vardeman family, now in their fifth generation on the cotton farm and eighth generation on the ranch continues a legacy of producing some of the finest beef and pork in Texas. This is a place where history and modern practices blend to create a product that stands apart. The farm's dedication to quality is evident in every cut of meat. Experience the exceptional taste of Cotter Key Farms from succulent steaks to savory pork sausage. Order your meat online today for local delivery or shipping at: cotterkeyfarms.com Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms• Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats• Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas• Layton Schur, Frontier Market Plainview• Wesley Gibson, National Association of Conservation Districts• Taylor McAlpine, Local LBK / Leading Edg

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Kyle Bingham, a second generation farmer from Binham Family Vineyards in Meadow, Texas. The Binghams are a wine growing family that produces 100% Texas-grown and crafted estate wines & CBD. Kyle and his father Cliff are well known in the region for their pioneering spirit and diversified adoption of farming practices.  More about our guest: Bingham Family Vineyards  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube.  This podcast is sponsored by Cotter Key Farms. With roots stretching back to 1887, Cotter Key Farms is a great example of heritage and quality. The Vardeman family, now in their fifth generation on the cotton farm and eighth generation on the ranch continues a legacy of producting some of the finest beef and pork in Texas. This is a place where history and modern practices blend to create a product that stands apart. The farm's dedication to quality is evident in every cut of meat. Experience the exceptional taste of Cotter Key Farms from succulent steaks to savory pork sausage. Order your meat online today for local delivery or shipping at: cotterkeyfarms.com Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc • Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms• Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats• Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Christina Reid, a horticulture agent for Agrilife based in Lubbock, Texas. Christina's work is to develop and deliver information that helps horticultural development in the Lubbock, Texas region. She leads community gardens, school gardens, instructional courses, and other activities in the area. Be sure to listen until the end of the episode, when Christina gives her TOP 5 NATIVE PLANTS SUGGESTIONS for the West Texas Region.  More about our guest: Christina Reid  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website (Lubbock Master Gardener)  •  Website (Lubbock Arboretum)  •  Office Telephone For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube.  For further information, check out these resources mentioned in the episode: • Roots Historical Arts Council • A&M Forestry Research about Tree Correlation with Health• Lubbock Master Gardener Demonstration Garden • Texas Tech Greenhouse and Gardens  This podcast is sponsored by Cotter Key Farms. With roots stretching back to 1887, Cotter Key Farms is a great example of heritage and quality. The Vardeman family, now in their fifth generation on the cotton farm and eighth generation on the ranch continues a legacy of producting some of the finest beef and pork in Texas. This is a place where history and modern practices blend to create a product that stands apart. The farm's dedication to quality is evident in every cut of meat. Experience the exceptional taste of Cotter Key Farms from succulent steaks to savory pork sausage. Order your meat online today for local delivery or shipping at: cotterkeyfarms.com Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include: • Kyle Bingham, Bingham Family Winery• Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc • Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms• Matt Campbell, West Texas Meats• Jessica Tullar-Caroom, Growing Together Texas

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Kyle Bingham, Jeremy Brown, and Lacy Cotter-Vardeman. Each guests share their varying opinions on agriculture practices best suited for their climate, the importance of sustainability, and how producers can implement regenerative farming practices.  More about our guests: Kyle Bingham, Bingham Family Vineyards  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website Jeremy Brown, Broadview Agriculture Inc  •  Facebook  •  Website Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, Cotter Key Farms / SARA  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  Website  For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.comFollow SARA for more updates  •  Instagram  •  Facebook  •  LinkedIn •  X/Twitter To view the video with this episode, please visit the SARA website or YouTube.  For further information, check out these resources mentioned in the episode: • Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown (Book)• Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl (Documentary)• Lubbock: From Town to City (Book)  Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include:  Bingham Family Winery with Kyle Bingham Broadview Agriculture Inc with Jeremy Brown Cotter Key Farms with Lacy Cotter-Vardeman West Texas Meats with Matt Campbell Growing Together Texas with Jessica Tullar Caroom "Through a troublesome combination of necessity and inclination, the farmer who evolved on the plains developed a healthy propensity for innovation. He learned to accept change or he failed. He extolled the doctrine of unending progress and, as a matter of practicality, kept one eye on his neighbors’ crop and cultivation practices and adapted those which proved promising.” -Richard Mason, Lubbock: From Town to City

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Lacy Cotter-Vardeman, the founder of SARA. Lacy shares about how her family's history in agriculture has shaped her love for the sandhills area region and her passion for regenerative farming.  Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include:  Agriculture Round Table Discussion with Jeremy Brown, Kyle Bingham, and Lacy Cotter-Vardeman Bingham Family Winery with Kyle Bingham West Texas Meats with Matt Campbell Broadview Agriculture Inc with Jeremy Brown Cotter Key Farms with Lacy Cotter-Vardeman Frontier Market with Layton Schur For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com Follow us for more updates: Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn

Conservation Stories is presented by The Sandhills Area Research Association (SARA). Subscribe now to hear all the interviews. Upcoming Episodes Include:  The History of SARA with Lacy Cotter-Vardeman Agriculture Round Table Discussion with Jeremy Brown, Kyle Bingham, and Lacy Cotter-Vardeman Bingham Family Winery with Kyle Bingham West Texas Meats with Matt Campbell Broadview Agriculture Inc with Jeremy Brown Cotter Key Farms with Lacy Cotter-Vardeman Frontier Market with Layton Schur For more information about SARA, please visit sara-conservation.com Follow us for more updates: Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn