Farming for a Living with Zavels Family Farm, Corryton, Tennessee

by Amy Campbell


S10.E20. 05/20/2023

Today, we are setting the table with Family Farming. We visit with Mike and Tammy Zavels of Zavels Family Farms in Corryton, TN. This farming family is a very successful family farm in the eastern region of Tennessee. They will let us know how they got into farming, how the family has grown, and the diversity of farm products they produce. They also give some experienced advice to those contemplating a life of farming for a living.

In Fred Sauceman’s Pot Luck Radio Series, he features one of Tennessee’s oldest restaurants in continuous operation, “Sarzour’s” of Chattanooga.

Zavels Family Farm - http://www.zavelsfamilyfarms.com/

Fred Sauceman - https://www.facebook.com/fred.sauceman

Pictured are Tammy and Mike Zavels at home at the family table built by their son Zack. Every week on Friday night the family gathers around this table and shares a family meal. Photo from Amy Campbell, 2021.

Pictured: The late Shirley Fuller of “Zarsour’s”, Chattanooga. “Zarzour’s” is one of Tennessee’s oldest restaurants in continuous operation. Photograph provided by Fred Sauceman.


DSB Provisions' family farm owned and operated by Dustin and Stacey Busby, Maryville, TN

by Amy Campbell


S10:E8. 02/25/2023

Today, we are setting the table with homemade pasta and sauces made with farm-raised ingredients - our guests are Dustin and Stacey Busby of DSB Provisions from Maryville, TN. DSB Provisions is a family farm where Dustin, Stacey, and their 3 kids grow fruits and vegetables, raise chickens and rabbits, make homemade pasta and sauces, and offer a personal chef experience.

We also hear from Mary Dee Dee Constantine on the topic of collards and her recipe for a quick meal using collard greens and angel hair pasta that she calls Asian Noodles and Greens.

Stacey is an executive coach who helps people realize their dreams and break boundaries. Dustin has a rich history of farming and culinary experiences. Dustin is not a person who will toot his own horn, and I want to give you some background about him. He was born in Charleston, SC, and started as a dishwasher. He graduated from Le Cordon Blue, then onto the Woodlands in Charleston, SC, where he was promoted to Executive Sous Chef. During his time there, Dustin spent his vacations staging at restaurants worldwide, including The French Laundry, The Fat Duck, and Le Manwar. He also has worked for many years at BlackBerry Farm in Tennessee, where he has served as farmstead manager and the Executive Sous Chef of the Barn. Dustin also spent a few years working on a Tennessee organic farm raising grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, and vegetables. He created a brand, turning all the farm had to offer into pickles, condiments, and salami and providing catering events. That gives you some of Dustin’s culinary background. He is also a great father. He and his whole family run their family farm. DSB Provisions is something that Dustin and his wife, Stacey, have been hoping to do for their family for a long time. You will most likely find them throughout the year at Farmers’ Markets in Knoxville and Maryville. They send out a weekly newsletter for pre-ordering and details of the markets they will be.
**DSB Provisions does not advertise on this show.

Also, Blue Stem Hollow is now in full swing of their CSA signup for full or 1/2 shares, delivered weekly or bi-weekly. Blue Stem Hollow offers catering, pasture-raised beef, eggs, charcuterie, and sustainably raised fruits and vegetables. Weekly delivery locations include Greenback, Maryville, and Knoxville. Sign up Bluestemhollow.com⁣

LINKS:

DSB Provisions: https://www.dsbprovisions.com/

Dee Dee Constantine: https://www.instagram.com/Skilletsister/?hl=en

Blue Stem Hollow (Sponsors of this show): https://www.bluestemhollow.com/csa

Emi Sunshine (sings our theme song): https://theemisunshine.com/

Dustin works with his son Heston on their family farm in Maryville, TN. https://www.dsbprovisions.com/

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