Farmer Replaces Animal Feed With Candy

As corn prices continue to rise, small farms are feeling the pinch. One Kentucky beef farmer has decided to relieve the financial pressure in an unexpected way. Joseph Watson has replaced his corn-based livestock feed with a new candy-based feed.

Aug 23, 2012

As corn prices continue to rise, small farms are feeling the pinch. One Kentucky beef farmer has decided to relieve the financial pressure in an unexpected way. Joseph Watson has replaced his corn-based livestock feed with a new candy-based feed.

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