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.

This month on Feeding Traditions, host Mary Jane Arnette sits down with Claire Hill, Executive Director of the Tennessee Farmers Co-op Foundation, whose work is centered around investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders.

From her own roots in FFA to her role today, Claire shares how her passion for serving others has shaped her career and continues to drive the mission of the foundation. Through programs like Round & Raise, Co-op scholarships, the Case Knife program, and Auction Barn, she gives insight into how the Co-op is supporting youth, strengthening communities, and making a lasting impact across Tennessee—including stepping in to support disaster relief efforts when communities need it most.

Claire also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the foundation’s work and why investing in young people—through leadership, opportunity, and connection—matters now more than ever.

Join us for a conversation about purpose, community, and what it really means to carry traditions forward.