Proclamation for June Dairy Day 2026

This proclamation is to recognize June as national dairy month in Columbia and to honor the

commitment of all dairy farmers in our community.

WHEREAS, Mayor Hoots and City Council for Columbia, Kentucky thank the incredible

commitment of dairy farmers for providing vital products to both our community and the entire

country;

WHEREAS, the state of Kentucky produces over S240 million worth of Dairy Products

annually and Adair County is one of the state’s largest producers;

WHEREAS, the residents and visitors of the City of Columbia recognize the difficulty and

sacrifice required to be a major dairy farmer along with the necessity of the service they

provide;

WHEREAS, in 2025 Adair County had the second largest dairy cattle combined herd in the

state of Kentucky;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Hoots and the City Council for the City of

Columbia, Kentucky call upon all people to observe The Month of June, as National Dairy

Month and show support to the farmers who devote themselves to delivering exceptional

products to this community and in communities across this great nation.