Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service

06/05/2026

🌽🍓 Saturday at the Farmers’ Market! 🍞🌼

Join the Farmers’ Market Association of Taylor County this Saturday, June 6th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for a fresh and fun market day!

📍 Location:
73 Animal Shelter Road, Campbellsville, KY
(Off Highway 210, past Wal-Mart)

🛍️ Shop local and find:
✅ Fresh fruits & vegetables
✅ Baked goods & homemade treats
✅ Farm-fresh bread and sweets
✅ Unique handmade items & gifts
✅ Flowers and plants
…and so much more!

🍔 Special Guest: Best Burger Food Truck will be on-site serving up delicious eats—come hungry!

Bring your family, support local vendors, and enjoy a great day in the community. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚

06/03/2026

Don't forget to sign up to donate!

🩸 Celebrate More Life — Give Blood! 🩸

The American Red Cross will be hosting a Blood Drive with the Taylor County Homemakers, and we’d love for you to join us and help save lives!

📍 Location:
Taylor County Extension Office – Meeting Room
1143 South Columbia Ave
Campbellsville, KY 42718

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
✅ Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org or call the Taylor County Cooperative Extension Service at (270) 465-4511.

🎁 Bonus: Come give blood between June 1–28 for a chance to receive a $15 e‑gift card and be entered to win a $7,500 prize!

Every donation makes a difference. Please consider sharing and encouraging friends and family to give the gift of life! ❤️

06/03/2026

Banana Blueberry Treats! Just hearing the name makes your mouth water for these sweet wholesome bites. Use fresh blueberries now, while they are in season. Frozen blueberries in this recipes means it is a treat you can enjoy all year!

Get the 2026 Food and Nutrition Calendar from your local Extension office. In addition to 12 satisfyingly good-for-you recipes that are easy on your budget, you will find suggestions for making each dish a meal and helpful substitutions to accommodate different palates.

Need help locating your local office? Just go to ukfcs.net/UKCES and click on your county.

06/03/2026

Turning small spaces into great gardens!

Contact your local Extension office for help on how to start your own container garden.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Encourage your seven-month-old's wonder and curiosity by playing simple games. When you read with your child, point out pictures of the words they hear you say.

If you are not receiving The Parent Express Newsletter from your local Extension office, ask to be put on their mailing list or download Issue 11 from ukfcs.net/ParentExpress

Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.

06/02/2026

🚜🌟 4-H Tractor & Lawn Tractor Driving Contest 🌟🚜

Get ready to put your driving skills to the test! Join us for the County & Area 4-H Tractor & Lawn Tractor Driving Contest—a great opportunity for youth to learn, compete, and have fun!

📅 Date: Saturday, June 6
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Taylor County Fairgrounds

🔹 Tractor Categories:
• Junior 2-Wheel Trailer
• Senior 2-Wheel Trailer
• Senior 4-Wheel Trailer

🔹 Zero Turn Mower Categories:
• Junior (Ages 9–13)
• Senior (Ages 14–18)

✅ Open to youth ages 9–18 (as of January 1, 2026)

📞 Register by Thursday, June 4 by calling the Extension Office

Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and compete with fellow 4-H members. We look forward to seeing you there! 💚🚜

06/02/2026

🌱🌼 Join the Taylor County 4-H Horticulture Judging Team! 🌼🌱

Do you enjoy plants, gardening, or learning about nature? 🌿
The Taylor County 4-H Horticulture Judging Team is a great way for youth to build skills identifying trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and houseplants—all while learning how to judge plant quality!

📅 Practice Dates (2:00 PM):
• Tuesday, June 9
• Tuesday, June 16
• Monday, June 22

✅ Open to youth ages 9–18
• Juniors: Ages 9–13 (as of Jan. 1, 2026)
• Seniors: Ages 14–19 (as of Jan. 1, 2026)

💻 Sign-up is required on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events

🌟 Participants who complete 6+ hours of practice are eligible to compete at the State Horticulture Contest at the Kentucky State Fair in August!

📞 For more information, contact the Taylor County Extension Office at (270) 465-4511.

Come grow your knowledge and have fun with 4-H! 💚🌿