Tillin' It Like It Is: Agriculture and Community Development

Weathering the Dry Spell

Hosts welcome Dr. Pam Knox (Senior Public Service Associate, Director of the UGA Weather Network and Agricultural Climatologist) to discuss the severe drought Georgia has been in, and future weather predictions.

Spring Into Growth: Lawns, Landscapes, and Little Hands in the Dirt

Hosts discuss vegetable gardens, variety selection, pest management, turfgrass, landscaping, and pollinators. Then they welcome Morgan Hinz, Laurens County 4-H agent, to discuss ways to get youth involved outside in our gardens and yards, while also making it educational.

Bridging the Gap: Timely Info Regarding Farm Safety Net Programs and Farm Bill Updates

Hosts welcome Amanda Smith, UGA Ag Economist, to discuss bridge payments, updates on the Farm Bill, and new information producers need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and base acreage adjustments. *Disclaimer*The following episode is based on interpretation of OBBBA language and the Federal Register. The information may be subject to change following additional final rules and guidelines from the agencies under the leadership of the Secretary of Agriculture.

From Dirt to Dollars: Understanding Soil Fertility

Hosts discuss a national award winner from Georgia and welcome Dr. Glen Harris to talk about what growers need to know going into the 2026 crop year.

Don’t Fear the Shears: Pecan Pruning 101

Hosts welcome back Andrew Sawyer, Southeast Georgia Pecan Agent, to talk all things pecan pruning. Andrew walks us through considerations for trees of different ages.