CBS, as well as several magazines and newspapers, eventually reported about the popcorn; Kelty later said, "I've had people call me and say they've been trying to find out where they can get this popcorn at for two years after they saw one of the stories. The second loan was used to finance additional processing equipment and storage space. [7], After Richard Kelty retired from the military in the mid-1970s, he obtained a handful of the corn from a relative and planted it on his farm in Urbana, Iowa. "[2], As of 2002, K&K offered un-popped popcorn in bags ranging from one to five pounds, as well as a 50-pound option. Please try again. There was a problem loading your book clubs. 8 pages in and I was already choked up. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. - Farmer Gene. Tiny But Mighty COMMISSIONS CLOSED | (almost) Senior BFA at Digipen Institute of Technology | Twitter and Insta: @mighty_nii. The company would then package the popcorn under the label, "The World's Tiniest Popcorn We Think." "[16] In 2014, Evan S. Benn of the Miami Herald stated that Tiny but Mighty Popcorn was his favorite variety of newly emerging heirloom popcorns, writing, "The popcorn has a sweet, nutty flavor, and because the kernels are so small, their hulls disintegrate when popped, so no pesky bits will stick between your teeth. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. If you need a book on kitten care, this is the one. This one-of-a-kind tiny kernel grows on tiny ears and is packed with mighty flavor. All rights reserved. [12], As of 2013, the popcorn was available in most Fareway and Hy-Vee stores, as well as approximately 40 Whole Foods stores in the midwestern and eastern United States. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2019, Incredible book. Unable to add item to List. Well done Kitten Lady! Plume; Illustrated Edition (August 6, 2019). Please try your request again later. Must have for cat lovers. Gene Mealhow expected to grow the company within three to five years for anticipated yearly sales of 15 million pounds of popcorn per year. Jam-packed with knowledge and experience, this book also contains stories of recovery, loss, and joy. So when we heard that the Kitten Lady was going to be releasing a book, we were excited. We have been looking forward to the release of this book for a very long time. The author is passionate and deeply knowledgeable on raising very young kittens. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. [2], In 2003, Market Square Food Company Inc., based in Highland Park, Illinois, began purchasing raw popcorn from K&K Popcorn and popping it. The loan was secured with help by the Benton Development Group and the Marion Small Business Development Center, and was made through the Value Added Agricultural Products and Processes Financial Assistance Program (VAPPFAP), offered by the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. [9] Kelty's only marketing effort was to pop his popcorn at grocery stores and give away samples. Discovered in the 1850s, it has never been genetically modified or hybridized to become something nature didn’t intend. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. To date, I have never had to rescue neonates without a mom or without having a volunteer who could take them on. Market Square's popcorn went on sale in Iowa in December 2003, and was available in four flavors. I cannot wait to read this BIG book!! [2] Fifteen growers had been contracted to grow popcorn for the company, which had expanded into the organic market. If you have ever considered fostering, or have fostered kittens before, this book is a definite must-have! The balance between information, real-life stories, and fun is perfect, and I will certainly be keeping this in my foster nursery for quick reference! [9] A toll-free telephone number had also been installed recently to generate interest in the company. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. [7] At the time, K&K Popcorn was sold through mail order and was available in each U.S. state. [11][3] The Mealhows purchased the company on July 1, 1999,[5] allowing Kelty to retire. [9] Kelty then chose to begin selling the popcorn,[7] and founded K&K Popcorn in 1981. "[5], The corn grown by Kelty was never hybridized or genetically modified. One store manager in Chicago ultimately agreed to stock the product for a month; the manager contacted the family 10 days later to request additional stock after it sold out. We have also watched her YouTube videos. [11] The Mealhows were initially unsuccessful in convincing Whole Foods Market to carry their product. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Something went wrong. Sign up to receive Kitten Lady news, updates, and more. 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Annoying hulls getting stuck in your teeth and throat are a thing of the past, and folks who have difficulty digesting most popcorn can eat Tiny But Mighty.*. At that time, the company had 130 acres (53 ha) of land for popcorn crops. The loan was used to convert a building on the Mealhow farm into an upgraded popcorn-processing facility. Miracle Nipple Mini for Pets and Wildlife, UPSKY Cat Toy Roller Cat Toys 3 Level Towers Tracks Roller with Six Colorful Ball Interactive Kitten Fun Mental Physical Exercise Puzzle Toys …. [6][7] The Kelty family had never sold the popcorn, which was only grown for personal consumption. [3][10] Mealhow and his wife, Lynn, had been growing organic crops on their farm since 1989. This is, hands down, the best book on caring for kittens in existence. I run my own community pet outreach program in Atlanta - TNR is my real passion and befriending my personal feral cat colony. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home. The company's popcorn was eventually carried in every Whole Foods store in Chicago. Click here to learn more. At that time, the popcorn was available in nearly every U.S. state through mail order, and was also sold in local stores, including Hy-Vee. Select the department you want to search in, Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. [5], During the 1990s, Gene Mealhow, another eastern Iowa farmer, was working as a soil consultant. I love it, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2019. It is literally front to back with full pages of life saving knowledge!! [13] By the end of 2003, the company had 18 contracted popcorn farmers. Please try again. [7][8] Eventually, Kelty and his wife, Rita, annually planted four rows of popcorn behind their house, which later increased to ten rows after their friends and neighbors requested more for their consumption. Her videos have been incredibly informative and the stories of hope and stubbornness in this book reiterate the importance of those attributes in animal rescue. The Mealhows also planned to launch a company web site and increase its marketing efforts. [3] As of May 2015, the company had 18 employees and an annual profit of $3 million to $5 million, with average yearly sales of 1.6 million pounds of popcorn.