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 26, 2026 • 00:36:32
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More Than Bison: The Hidden Wildlife of West Texas

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims sits down with Levi Heffelfinger to explore the often-overlooked wildlife of the Texas Panhandle and...

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January 23, 2026 • 00:53:28
Regional Expo Center: Agriculture, Economy, and the Long Game

Regional Expo Center: Agriculture, Economy, and the Long Game

In this episode of Conservation Stories, hosted by Tillery Timmons-Sims, Tillery sits down with Randy Jordan and Dr. Jim Mazurkiewicz to unpack the long...

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January 16, 2026 • 00:43:58
Guayule: West Texas’ Rubber Plant

Guayule: West Texas’ Rubber Plant

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims sits down with Dr. Kathryn Simpson, Associate Professor of Urban Horticulture and Sustainability at Texas...

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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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