This month on Feeding Traditions, host Mary Jane Arnette sits down with Ann Thomas Lowry, a young agricultural leader serving as Tennessee 4-H State Council Vice President and West Tennessee FFA State Vice President, for a conversation about leadership, service, and the future of agriculture.

Raised on her family's row crop and livestock farm in West Tennessee, Ann Thomas shares how 4-H and FFA helped shape her passion for agriculture and prepared her to become an advocate for the industry. Throughout the episode, she reflects on the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone, serving others, and encouraging more young people to find their place in agriculture.

Ann Thomas also discusses the opportunities that inspired her interest in agricultural law and policy, the role young leaders play in telling agriculture's story, and why she believes the future of the industry is bright. Her perspective is a reminder that leadership begins with a willingness to learn, serve, and speak up for the people and communities that make agriculture possible.

Join us for a conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the next generation carrying agriculture forward.

This month on Feeding Traditions, host Mary Jane Arnette sits down with her dad, Paul Arnette.

For nearly 40 years, Paul has been part of the Co-op system, serving farmers, supporting rural communities, and helping agriculture thrive. Throughout his career, he has built lasting relationships in agriculture while maintaining a lifelong passion for raising cattle.

In this special episode, Paul reflects on the experiences that shaped his career, the lessons he's learned along the way, and the values that have guided both his work and his family.

From stories of hard work and perseverance to reflections on faith, leadership, and raising the next generation, this conversation explores the principles that endure long after the workday is done.

Some lessons are learned in the field. Others are learned from your father. This episode is about both.

This month on Feeding Traditions, host Mary Jane Arnette sits down with West Tennessee farmer and longtime Co-op leader Amos Huey for a conversation about farming, leadership, and the values that continue to shape agriculture today.

A primary row crop producer, Amos shares the story of growing his family operation over the years while also maintaining a Red Angus cattle herd rooted in quality and tradition. Throughout the episode, he reflects on the importance of trust, planning ahead, and treating farming like both a business and a responsibility.

Amos also discusses his years of service on both local and Tennessee Farmers Cooperative boards, offering honest perspective on the future of the cooperative system and why relationships still matter in agriculture. From crop marketing and technology to cattle, family, and leadership, his insight is grounded in decades of experience and hard-earned wisdom.

Join us for a conversation about integrity, resilience, and carrying agricultural traditions forward for the next generation.