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A follow-up report with the executive director of KCARD, the Ky Center for Ag and Rural Development, Aleta Botts. She explains that agency has assisted scores of ag entrepreneurs in over 60 counties with everything from developing a business plan to writing grant proposals; and most of their services are free of charge.

A feature on Just Piddlin Farm in Simpson County where this weekend in the corn maze it will be “Pitch Black Madness,” as there’ll be no moon or moonlight to help you survive that attraction. Owner/operator, Chip Willingham, describes some of their other popular activities from the “Hive Bakery” to the corn box.  He says their focus is all about plain old family fun.

A story on a long-time Kentucky food producer, Weisenberger Mill of Midway. Philip Weisenberger is featured, participating in the recent Ky Proud vendor show hosted by Krogers.  Begun in 1865, the family mill has been a long time participant in the Kentucky Proud program, producing flour, mixes, grits, and specialty products and has been featured in Krogers for the past two years.

A report on the success in UK’s ag research team in drawing over $39 million in grant funding last year.  Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station, Rick Bennett, is featured discussing the diversity of the school’s research topics on everything from improving farm production to reducing obesity in children. 

A feature story on the economic impact of this fall’s Keeneland yearling sale. Feldhaus visits with tour industry leader Chuck Haworth who describes the event from the training of the young horses to the secondary positive economic impacts on hay and feed suppliers to local veterinarians and transportation companies.   

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles encourages Kentucky school children to celebrate Farm to School Month in October and throughout the year.

The Office of Veterans Business Development recognized Patricia Krausman, director of the Elizabethtown Small Business Development Center, as one of the six most outstanding instructors for the 2016 Boots 2 Business program.