GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County’s dairy industry took center stage Tuesday morning as local officials recognized June Dairy Month with a proclamation celebrating the farmers who help make the county one of Kentucky’s leading dairy producers.

Following the fiscal court meeting, Barren County magistrates and Judge/Executive Jamie Byrd joined local agricultural representatives for a proclamation signing.

With donut holes, milk and plenty of laughter, the group gathered to recognize the importance of dairy farming to the county’s agricultural economy.

“Dairy farming is a cornerstone of Barren County's agricultural heritage, with the county being recognized as the number one producer for dairy production within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, according to the USDA,” Byrd said while reading the proclamation.

Milk served during the celebration came from Legacy Dairy in Hiseville, a dairy farm owned by the Jones family, and was provided by Lindsie Logsdon, a Central Region dairy consultant with the Kentucky Dairy Development Council.

The proclamation was signed by Byrd and Glasgow Mayor Henry Royse, who had signed the document prior to Tuesday’s ceremony.

The document encourages residents to recognize the importance of dairy farming and the contributions dairy producers make to both the local economy and daily life throughout the community.