[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DAY AND DAY FEED MILL

 Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Kentucky small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize Day 
and Day Feed Mill, a family-owned small business in Columbia, KY, as 
the Senate Small Business of the Week.
  In 1954, Garland Day established Day and Day Feed Mill in Columbia, 
KY. Garland decided to meet the need for a local feed mill providing 
dairy and beef cattle feeds and supplies. A family-run business from 
the start, Garland's sons, Allen and Bobby, took over Day and Day Feed 
Mill in the early 1960s. Continuing the family legacy, Garland's 
grandsons, Anthony and Gary Day, along with their cousin Ray Brock, 
stepped up to lead the business in the 1990s. Together, they rebuilt 
and expanded the business in 2009, building their new location on the 
same spot as the original Day and Day Feed Mill.
  Today, Day and Day Feed Mill continues to thrive as a farm supply 
store and feed retailer. The family-owned business celebrated its 67th 
anniversary in 2021 and is led by the third and fourth generation of 
Days. The full-service farm and ranch supply store plays a critical 
role in Adair County, providing everything from agro-chemicals and 
seeds to fishing and hunting supplies. Additionally, the store supports 
local Kentucky small businesses, selling hand-crafted goods and gifts. 
The Days' strong sense of family has built a tight-knit, supportive 
team, with some families employed there for generations.
  Like many small businesses, the Day family has consistently invested 
in and served their community. They regularly participate in local and 
regional events, ranging from agricultural fairs to hosting an annual 
customer appreciation event. Day and Day Feed Mill's outstanding 
service and high-quality products have consistently earned them 
recognition from industry groups and community members alike. They were 
recognized as Business of the Year by the Adair County Cattlemen's 
Association in 2012 and Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year in 2018 
by the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce. For several years, 
Day and Day Feed Mill has consistently earned the Adair County 
Community Voice Readers' Choice Award in several categories, including 
Best Agriculture Store, Best Sporting Goods/Hunting Store, and Best 
Customer Service. Over the past year, Day and Day Feed Mills adapted to 
the challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic and continued 
supporting local farmers as they kept the country fed.
  Day and Day Feed Mill is a remarkable example of the critical role 
that small, family-oriented agricultural businesses play in rural 
communities. Small businesses, like Day and Day Feed Mill, form the 
heart of towns across Kentucky and play a critical role in Kentucky's 
agricultural industry. Congratulations to Anthony, Gary, Ray, and the 
entire team at Day and Day Feed Mill. I wish them the best of luck and 
look forward to watching their continued growth and success in 
Kentucky.

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