Conservation Stories

Conservation Stories chronicles the ongoing work of the Sandhills Area Research Association along with old and new friends in the agriculture space.

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January 09, 2026 00:42:51
Protecting Cotton: Research, Pests, and Practical Solutions

Protecting Cotton: Research, Pests, and Practical Solutions

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims talks with Kerry Siders, Extension Program Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife, about the critical role...

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December 19, 2025 00:44:21
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Behind the SNAP Program: Hunger, Policy, and Real People

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims sits down with Brandon Lipps to unpack the realities of hunger, food insecurity, and the...

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December 12, 2025 00:52:11
The Social Side of Ag: Connecting Consumers, Producers, and Community

The Social Side of Ag: Connecting Consumers, Producers, and Community

In this episode of Conservation Stories, Tillery sits down with Dr. Jason Headrick, a Kentucky-born farm kid turned leadership professor in Texas Tech’s Department...

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December 05, 2025 00:55:52
More Than a Food Pantry: How the South Plains Food Bank Feeds People and Futures

More Than a Food Pantry: How the South Plains Food Bank Feeds People and Futures

In this episode of Conservation Stories, Tillery Timmins-Sims sits down with Chase Head, Chief Development Officer of the South Plains Food Bank, to unpack...

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December 01, 2025 00:52:46
Weeds, Herbicides, and the Human Side of Weed Science with Dr. Peter Dotray

Weeds, Herbicides, and the Human Side of Weed Science with Dr. Peter Dotray

In this episode of Conservation Stories, Tillery Timmins-Sims visits with Dr. Peter Dotray, a weed scientist with a rare three-way appointment split between Texas...

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November 21, 2025 00:32:23
Cotton on the Global Stage: Liz Hirschfield’s New Role & the Future of U.S. Cotton

Cotton on the Global Stage: Liz Hirschfield’s New Role & the Future of U.S. Cotton

In this episode of Conservation Stories, Tillery welcomes back a returning guest in a brand-new role — Liz Hirschfield, now Executive Director of Cotton...

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