HBJ4-Radio Show October 13 2026 - Hillbilly Jon

Jon Marietta opens the show from the rolling hills of Fayette County, reflecting on the twin observances of Columbus Day and National Farmers Day. He frames Columbus’s 1492 voyage as a turning point that still echoes in today’s debates, then pivots to a heartfelt tribute to the county’s 800 farms and the 108,000 acres of agricultural land that define the region’s identity. Jon argues that losing a family farm means losing a piece of heritage, and he calls for new agricultural education—pre‑vet programs, an agricultural college, and stronger ties between farming and local industry.The conversation shifts to a looming public hearing on October 15th in Uniontown. Jon explains that Magic Eye Partners, LLC, represented by Kevin Leonard, seeks to expand light‑industrial zoning in Cornersville Township. He stresses why residents must ask about water, traffic, noise, and property values, insisting that development should never outrun community input. While not opposed to jobs, Jon insists economic growth must protect private‑property rights and transparency.Veterans Farming Network member Larry joins the discussion, sharing stories of multi‑generational farms, the challenges of deer overpopulation, and the need for veterinary training to keep the agricultural way of life alive. Together they highlight local sponsors—Thundering Hills Feed and Supply, JB’s Market, and others—that keep the county’s economy rooted in home‑grown enterprise.Listeners are urged to attend the zoning hearing at the Gallatin Building, to support agricultural education initiatives, and to celebrate the legacy of both Columbus’s daring voyage and the everyday heroes who feed America from Fayette’s fields.

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