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Expect candid reflections, practical real estate insights, and a warm, southern perspective when the mic is turned on Shayne for this episode! Find out what got her to the mic for her podcast - Barns + Farms w/side of Cornbread.

“Khemo was entertaining everyone, and then he stopped in front of me, and I could have sworn that he introduced himself. He was one of the most charismatic living creatures I had ever encountered. It was within the next 48 hours that I purchased the first of my many Arabian horses."

Why farmers helping farmers is a bond like no other. The unexpected moments that reminded Haley what community is all about

Discover how the dynamic team of Foothills Farm and Butchery under its founders, Casey and Amanda McKissik brought their vision to life

 Today, we're diving deep into what cornbread means to different people—from nostalgia and family traditions to the flavors that define a region.

Packa’s Place became more than a farm—it’s a thriving hub of agritourism, community, and creativity. What started as a pandemic-driven idea for a pumpkin patch has flourished into something much bigger.

With Meg at the table, we dig into what it’s like being a woman in the traditionally male-dominated field of butchery—and how she’s carving her path (literally and figuratively) with strength and skill.

Personal stories, therapy alternatives, and a touch of Southern cornbread round out the conversation.

"Honest meat, grown with respect for the animal, the land, and the people who do the work. At Big Ivy, you don’t have to wonder where your food came from—you can see the pasture, meet the farmer, and know exactly what you're bringing to the table."

Porch Sitting with Stephanie of Spice Holler Farms: No-Till Soil, Peppers, and a Life Beyond the Bakery  

Host Shayne Hollifield chats on the porch with Stephanie of Spice Holler Farms in Barnardsville about how gardening with her dad shaped her work ethic and love of land.