Simpson County Agriculture Foundation

09/01/2026

08/13/2026

The bags are packed and we are ready for Donut Have a Heat Stroke tomorrow (8/14) from 7am to 8:30am! All farmers in Simpson County are welcome to drive through the Farmers Market Pavilion at the Simpson County Extension Office to grab your donut, coffee and bag full of anti-heat-stroke goodies!
*one bag per farm truck, please!*

07/23/2026

Enjoy a great meal and support your Franklin-Simpson Farmers Market!

Dinner is local foods prepared by The Brickyard with entertainment by Ms. Bella Robertson!

Tickets can be purchased at the Simpson County Extension Office.

07/15/2026

🌾 Protect Your Kentucky Farm with an Agricultural District! 🚜

Did you know that Kentucky offers a powerful, voluntary program designed to help family farms stay family farms?

Created by the state legislature in 1982 (KRS 262.850), Agricultural Districts help protect prime farmland from rapid urban development while offering major perks to local landowners.

Here is what you get when you enroll:

* 🛑 Cannot be annexed

* ❌ Cannot be condemned without mitigation

* 💧 Is eligible for deferred assessment cost when water lines are extended

* 💰 Tax Protection: Taxed at agricultural rate

* 📈 Priority Funding: Benefits the landowner when applying for the KY State Cost Share Program or the Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

While enrolling does not make your property 100% immune to eminent domain, it adds a layer of protection that could benefit the landowner.

Do you qualify?

* Your individual tract must be at least 10 acres (or 11 acres if there is a home on it).

* The total district size must be at least 50 contiguous acres (you can easily team up with your neighbors to hit this mark!).

Applying is FREE and COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY. To get started, reach out to your local County Conservation District office to grab a petition map and start protecting your piece of the Bluegrass state today.

07/10/2026

There are a lot of reasons to love summer, and an abundance of homegrown produce is one of our favorites 🤤 Delicious fruits, veggies, baked goods fill our bags and our bellies a little better when we know they come from right down the road. Each Saturday feels like a celebration of our special community’s hard work and local pride. Come celebrate with us!

Join us for the Franklin-Simpson Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8am to 4pm. Located at 304 N Main St, Franklin, KY 42134. See you at the market 🧑‍🌾 Simpson County Cooperative Extension Service

07/02/2026

05/14/2026

Join us tomorrow morning for our Farmer Appreciation Breakfast! 🌾☀️

We’re proud to serve the farmers who keep our communities growing. Stop by for breakfast, good conversation, and a chance for us to say thank you for all you do.

📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 210 East Washington St.

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/07/2026

Simpson County Cattle producers attention go into the USDA Farm Service Agency on Bluegrass Suite B.