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.

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

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Rhett Kirby, the owner, Principal Soil Scientist, and Natural Resource Consultant at KerTec, LLC. Rhett is a pioneer in soil remediation and progressive agricultural methods. 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. 

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. 

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.

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.

In this episode, Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Kyle Bingham, a fifth 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.

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.