There’s more to hunting than what happens in the woods.

In the latest episode of Feeding Traditions, host Mary Jane Arnette sits down with Dusten Moffitt, Davidson County Game Warden with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, for a conversation about deer hunting, hunting over bait, Tennessee hunting regulations, wildlife conservation, and more.

Dusten gives insight into the regulations hunters need to understand, and the work TWRA does to manage and conserve Tennessee’s wildlife. We also talk about the importance of protecting the hunting traditions that connect generations of Tennesseans to the outdoors.

Whether you’re an experienced hunter, just getting started, or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, this episode offers a look at the rules, responsibilities, and conservation efforts behind Tennessee hunting.

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.