Local business takes to the air

With nearly two years under their belts, Precision Ag Aviation has taken off, literally into the sky. A small group of investors purchased Hampton's Flying Service in 2015 and have been taking their business to the air serving customers in Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Arkansas, and as far north into the Kansas City, MO area.

The small air ag business is located at the New Madrid County airport in Marston. In January 2016, Keenan Carlisle was hired as the General Manager of the business, and Kim Jackman is the office manager.

“Traditionally, our busiest time of the year is between March and October, and an occasional odd job during the off season,” said Carlisle. “Looking forward, there is talk of expanding our business into the Malden area.”

Last Friday, Feb. 10, Precision Ag Aviation held their Second Annual Customer Appreciation Day with a free fish fry and all the trimmings. It was catered by Trisha's Barbecue and Catering of Portageville.