Hoppy’s Heartache

Hoppy Henton is a Kentucky farmer working the land that’s been in his family for 9 generations.  His talents and passion connect him in a lifelong relationship with the Kentucky Farm Bureau, the largest property and casualty insurance provider in the Bluegrass State.  In this episode, we learn about his 40-years-long struggle to eliminate the conservative social policies in the Farm Bureau’s “secret policy book”.  We also hear from key friends, family, and acquaintances of Hoppy’s— from the Fairness Campaign’s Chris Hartman, to former leaders in the Farm Bureau’s ranks — about this epic battle and his ability to maintain these relationships despite fundamental disagreements, a seemingly lost art in today’s divided society.

An old barn on Hoppy's farm.

Hoppy driving his tractor while Ariel interviewed him.

Hoppy's driving his tractor across his soybean field.

Hoppy's pond, located just south of his old farm house.

Hoppy shows Ariel the old slave quarters adjacent to his house.

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