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Terry Bunnell helps a child pet a live calf at Dairy Day at The Peoples Bank on Friday June 26, 2026. (Photo by Chris Houchens GlasgowNews1)

Event celebrates Barren County dairy industry

Jun 26, 2026 | 11:11 AM

By CHRIS HOUCHENS
GlasgowNews1

In recognition of June Dairy Month, The Peoples Bank on West Main Street in Glasgow hosted a community celebration Friday highlighting the importance of the local dairy industry.

The event featured educational exhibits from the KSU Cooperative Extension Service, the Barren County FFA program, and the Kentucky Dairy Development Council. Visitors also had the opportunity to pet two live calves, one of the day’s most popular attractions.

Guests were treated to locally produced milk from Legacy Dairy, along with ice cream sandwiches and cookies.

Bank officials said the event was designed to celebrate the dairy industry in Barren County and recognize the hard work and dedication of the local dairy farmers who help support the community and its economy. According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Barren County holds the #1 spot in Kentucky for both overall dairy cow inventory (over 7,000 head) and consistent milk production.

Two live calves named Pistachio and Buttercup were a featured attraction at Dairy Day at The Peoples Bank on Friday June 26, 2026. (Photo by Chris Houchens GlasgowNews1)

Visitors at Dairy Day at The Peoples Bank on Friday June 26, 2026 could try their hand at milking a cow simulator. (Photo by Chris Houchens GlasgowNews1)

Visitors at Dairy Day at The Peoples Bank on Friday June 26, 2026 could try their hand at milking a cow simulator. (Photo by Chris Houchens GlasgowNews1)

Members of the Barren County FFA educated visitors at Dairy Day at The Peoples Bank on Friday June 26, 2026. (Photo by Chris Houchens GlasgowNews1)

Locally produced Legacy Daily milk was available at Dairy Day at The Peoples Bank on Friday June 26, 2026. (Photo by Chris Houchens GlasgowNews1)

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