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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June 13, 2025 • 00:49:09
Strong Roots, Heavy Loads: Mental Health in Agriculture

Strong Roots, Heavy Loads: Mental Health in Agriculture

In this deeply resonant episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons Sims leads a heartfelt and informative discussion about mental health in the agricultural...

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June 06, 2025 • 00:26:54
Growing Forward: Innovation, Grit, and Good Food on the Texas Plains with Layton Schur

Growing Forward: Innovation, Grit, and Good Food on the Texas Plains with Layton Schur

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims reconnects with Layton Schur of Frontier Market, highlighting his innovative work in sustainable and diversified...

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May 30, 2025 • 00:38:04
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Trust, Traceability, and the Future of U.S. Cotton with Daren Abney

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims talks with Daren Abney, Executive Director of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, about the evolving...

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May 23, 2025 • 00:49:58
From Farmland to Future Plans: Navigating Real Estate and Rural Shifts with Evan Stone

From Farmland to Future Plans: Navigating Real Estate and Rural Shifts with Evan Stone

In this wide-ranging episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillary Timmons-Sims welcomes Evan Stone, founder of Clear Rock Farm and Ranch, for an insightful conversation...

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May 09, 2025 • 00:40:01
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From Runway to Row Crop: Connecting Fashion and Farming with Liz Hershfield

In this insightful episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims chats with Liz Hershfield, sustainability veteran and founder of Greenish, about bridging the gap...

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May 02, 2025 • 00:58:35
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Beyond Overproduction: Rethinking the Future of Agriculture with Damian Mason

 In this provocative and forward-looking episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims interviews Damian Mason—agricultural economist, author, speaker, and host of The Business of...

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