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UTIAgSep 09, 2019
Bringing it Home: Green with Envy
The grass might not always be greener- but it sure can look that way at times, and envy can creep up quickly. This week, Sarah and Tennille list tips for taming the "green-eyed" monster.
Bringing it Home: Wish Me Luck!
Sarah and Tennille are seeking the "Luck of the Irish" ahead of St. Patrick's Day. This week, they discuss commonly accepted symbols of luck- and how some of them need a bit of explanation in order to be effective.
TN Farm to Family: Yellowstone Fever
The TV show Yellowstone showcases life on a ranch, but are its portrayals of farming accurate? Today, we tackle how glamorizing ag can lead to challenges for producers and create misconceptions for those with "Yellowstone fever!"
Bringing it Home: TN Extension Month and Green Things
Since the celebration of Tennessee Extension Month will soon collide with St. Patrick's Day, Sarah and Tennille spend this episode listing "10 Green Things" associated with Tennessee Extension.
Bringing it Home: Can Humans Hibernate?
On warm days, we might forget that March usually brings us a final blast of winter! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss strategies for conquering the cold days that still lie ahead.
TN Farm to Family: Internet Buzz
The internet is a great source of ag information, but it can also be a source of ag misinformation! In this episode, we tackle some trending topics, shedding a little research-based light on the web's most popular agricultural discussions.
Bringing it Home: Let's Get Comfy!
National Comfy Day only comes once a year, but why not go for daily comfort? This week, Sarah and Tennille list items that can make us feel more comfortable in the home or office.
Bringing it Home: Valentine's Day Stats
As people pay more for flowers and candy this year, retailers look forward to a very profitable holiday! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss the financial impact of Valentine's Day- and how to save money by going against tradition.
Bringing it Home: Touchdown Activities for Dads & Daughters
Super Bowl week is here! While Dads wait for the game to start, girls are waiting with them... hoping to see their favorite music star in the stands. This week, Sarah and Tennille list activities that can extend the father/daughter "era" after Sunday's game is over.
Episode 27: Kayla Stuart, Urban Forestry MS Student
Kayla Stuart is examining the intersection of employment barriers and green industry workforce opportunities of people living in communities identified as overburdened and underserved. In this episode, she talks about leading a new workforce development program called Tree CPR and her hope to expand it to major cities in Tennessee.
Bringing it Home: Warning Signs of Financial Trouble
It isn't always easy to know when your finances are headed for trouble. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss warning signs that your money situation could be getting worse, without you realizing it.
Bringing it Home: I Want a Car!
Tennille is picturing herself behind the wheel of another vehicle this year! But how can she navigate the current market prices- and find an affordable car that she likes? This week, special guest Megan Cooper, Tennessee Spokesperson for AAA, joins Sarah & Tennille with advice on driving away with the best deal.
Bringing it Home: Fewer Calories, More Filling
Cutting empty calories is a great step for better health, but how do you manage the hunger? This week, Sarah and Tennille consult Dr. Kristin Riggsbee, Registered Dietitian & UT Extension Nutrition Specialist, about staying fueled with lower-calorie food choices.
Bringing It Home: Weekly Vacations
Sarah and Tennille are kicking off Year 6 of the podcast thinking about a vacation... or ways to make the weekend SEEM more like a vacation. This week, they give tips for entering vacation mode on weekends- and how doing so could improve your life.
Bringing it Home: A 5th Birthday Party!
As the fifth year of the Bringing it Home podcast closes, Sarah and Tennille recap some of their favorite moments- and reveal parts of their lives they chose to keep off the air until now.
Bringing it Home: Holiday Arguments
Breaking up really isn't so hard to do during the holidays. This week, Sarah and Tennille observe "National Breakup Day" by discussing common topics that cause couples to argue in December.
Bringing it Home: Say it with a Card
Sending Christmas cards can be a budget-friendly method to spread cheer. This week, Sarah and Tennille are helping you choose the right cards and get them sent on time.
Bringing it Home: Let's Wrap!
Wrapping gifts can be stressful, or it can be fun! This week, Sarah and Tennille are strategizing to get the presents wrapped and under the tree while keeping their holiday spirit intact.
Bringing it Home: This or That?
As Sarah and Tennille get ready for the holiday, they learn fun facts about each other by playing "This or That"...Thanksgiving edition.
Culture & Agriculture Ep. 8: Internship Program
The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center has one of the most successful ag-based internships in the state. Today, we talk with Charles Munga about his experience in the program while working with row crop physiologist Dr. Avat Shekoofa.
For more information on signing up for the program, contact Heather Kelly at youngkelly@utk.edu.
Step Outside: MS student Ashley Epstein on Eastern Red Bat Winter Roost Selection in Tennessee
Ashley Epstein started this research in October 2021 after being approached by The Nature Conservancy about Eastern Red Bat conservation.
Bringing it Home: Holiday Eating with Diabetes
The arrival of the holiday season means that plenty of food will be served! This week, Sarah and Tennille share strategies to help people with diabetes stay attentive to their health as they navigate the celebrations.
Culture & Agriculture Ep. 7: Corn and Soybean Updates
Today, Jake McNeal, corn and soybean specialist for UTIA, shares the latest developments in row crop research that has the potential to improve yield for farmers.
Bringing it Home: Affording Your Friends
Socializing can get expensive, but finances shouldn't destroy friendships. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to stay connected to friends when money is tight.
Step Outside: MS student Dawson Rader on Swainson's warblers in the Appalachian Mountains
Episode 25 of the Step Outside podcast
TN Farm to Family - Is Organic Better?
Organic foods are often praised for being healthier, but are there any added benefits to justify their higher cost? Today, we tackle the myths behind organic foods, helping you make smarter decisions at the grocery store.
The Spooky Episode - Southern Myths & More
Our hosts discuss old wives tales and other lore passed down through the generations. Some agriculture related - some not.
Bringing it Home: Fun with Family Literacy
There are so many genres of book- even spooky ones. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to build strong literacy skills in your child while having plenty of fun along the way.
Bringing it Home: Boosting Immunity Naturally
Fall & winter days mean more illnesses being passed around indoors. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss some things we can do to prepare our bodies for the battle against becoming sick.
Bringing it Home: Evaluate Your Life
"Evaluate Your Life Day" is a chance to search for improvements in how you live daily. This week, Sarah and Tennille do some self-reflection in hopes of becoming better versions of themselves.
TN Farm to Family - Myths About Meat
In today's episode, our team of agricultural specialists tackle common buzzwords and misconceptions surrounding meat production and distribution.
Bringing it Home: Cooking Without Fires
Many home fires are linked to cooking. During this Fire Prevention Week episode, Sarah and Tennille chat with Jeremy Channel, an Assistant Fire Chief, about preventing and responding to kitchen fires.
Bringing it Home: Why We Don't Walk
There is a list of valid reasons why many people don't walk for exercise. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss these reasons- and ways to address some of the barriers.
Bringing it Home: Choosing the Right Grains
A grain is a grain... or is it? This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss the benefits of choosing to eat whole grains more often.
Bringing it Home: Babies (and Kids) on Board!
When it's time to hit the road, are you certain that your young children are safely secured in the vehicle? This week, Sarah and Tennille are getting answers to common car seat and booster seat questions from Khala Hoyle and Alexus Jimmerson from the Jackson-Madison County Health Department.
Step Outside: PhD student Ash Cable on Belize study abroad program
Episode 24 Cable served as a co-instructor on the July 2023 study abroad program, Tropical Ecology, Conservation and Field Methods in Belize.
Bringing it Home: Don't Be Late!
If you find yourself often being tardy to the party (or to the workplace), you are part of the 20% of Americans that regularly run late. This week, Sarah and Tennille are listing ways to increase your odds of being on time.
Bringing It Home: More Productive Labor
Finding it hard to focus at work? This week, Sarah and Tennille are sharing some practices that can help you make the most of your time spent on the clock.
Bringing it Home: Financial Moves for Fall
As we start to anticipate football weather, we need to prepare to make some financial moves. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss ways to get ahead of the calendar by making a few smart money choices this fall.
TN Farm to Family - Food Prices
Meet our team of UT-TSU Extension professionals as they discuss factors affecting food prices and learn more about how your food is produced.
Ag Cast - Well-Connected Communities
UT Extension works in three rural Tennessee counties - Grundy, Meigs and Pickett - to offer healthy living opportunities for people there, including walking trails, gardening and healthy foods. If it's well-connected, it's also well-deserved.
Bringing it Home: An Organized Family
Work, school, and extra activities can keep household members moving in many different directions! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss methods for keeping everyone on the same page.
AgCast - Skunk Junk
It's an active time for skunks in Tennessee. Experts at UTIA offer tips for dealing with skunks, and perhaps avoiding a smelly encounter for you or your pets.
Bringing it Home: Stocking Your Pantry
It's a great time to stock your pantry, while most groceries are tax-free in Tennessee! This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss items that can be added to your shopping cart to get you ready for the weeks ahead.
Culture & Agriculture Ep. 6: Turf Grass Management
Your lawn is one of the first things people see when they arrive at your home. But how do you keep your grass lush and green? Kim Brown, UT turf grass Extension specialist, provides valuable tips for maintaining your lawn this summer.
Step Outside: Adam Taylor on being in Finland for Fulbright Program
Wood Products Extension Specialist and School of Natural Resources Professor Adam Taylor shares his experience researching in Finland through the Fulbright Program.
Bringing it Home: Driving Around The Details
As we drive around town, we might be sharing information that makes our families easy targets for criminals. This week, Sarah and Tennille share tips to keep the back-to-school commute safer.
Bringing It Home: Returning Home After Graduation
More high school and college graduates find themselves living at home with their parents. This week, Sarah and Tennille discuss specific topics that require open communication from both parties in order to keep home life peaceful.
Culture & Agriculture Ep. 5: The History of the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center
The West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center has been impacting the community for over a hundred years. But how has it changed throughout its history? Join us as we talk with Bob Hayes, former center director and weed specialist, who bore witness to over 40 years of UTIA's impact on West Tennessee.
Culture & Agriculture Ep. 4: Research Could Improve Soybean Yield
Every soybean farmer wants to improve their end-of-season yield. Join us as we talk with Avat Shekoofa, researcher in the UT Department of Plant Sciences, as we discuss how state-of-the-art scientific tools are being used to identify and resolve problems affecting soybean production.