Franklin County, Kentucky: Farm & Ranch Directory
20 farm and ranch listings in Franklin County, Kentucky, grouped by category below.
Events in Franklin County
- Franklin County Dairy Show
The Franklin County Fair open dairy show is scheduled for June 13 at 10 am. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, swine July 15, sheep July 14.
- Franklin County Fair Open Sheep Show
The Franklin County Fair sheep show brings lambs and breeding sheep to the ring on July 14 at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, swine July 15, dairy June 13.
- Franklin County Fair
Franklin County Fair open show schedule for 2026: a beef show on July 17, a swine show on July 15 at 7 pm, and a sheep show on July 14. Held each year; the most recent dates were the 2026 show days.
- Franklin County Fair Open Beef Cattle Show
Beef cattle exhibitors in Franklin County show at the county fair on July 17, with the open show starting at 6 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: swine July 15, sheep July 14, dairy June 13.
- Franklin County Fair Open Swine Show
Hog exhibitors compete at the Franklin County Fair open swine show on July 15 at 7 pm. Held each year; these are the most recent dates, in 2026. Other open shows at the same fair: beef July 17, sheep July 14, dairy June 13.
Farms & Ranches in Franklin County
- Deep Roots Farm
Deep Roots Farm in Franklin County, Kentucky, was named a 2023 Legacy Farm honoree by Kentucky Farm Bureau. It was the only Franklin County farm among that year's honorees.
KY - Happy Jack's Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkin patch in Frankfort (Franklin County, Kentucky) known for a pumpkin patch. Located at 966 Hickman Hill Road, Frankfort, KY 40601. Call 502-320-1064.
966 Hickman Hill Road, Frankfort, KY 40601 | 502-320-1064 Website
Media & Press in Franklin County
- State Journal
State Journal is a newspaper based in Frankfort covering Franklin County, published Tuesday through Saturday; owned by Boone Newspapers; founded in 1902. Local news source for county agriculture, fair and school coverage.
Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Gazette
The Kentucky Gazette is a newspaper based in Frankfort covering Franklin County; founded in 1787. A local outlet for county farm and community news.
Frankfort, KY
Organizations in Franklin County
- Franklin County Conservation District
Franklin County Conservation District works from 103 Lakeview Court in Frankfort; it is the local soil and water conservation district office for landowners and farmers in Franklin County, phone 502-352-2701.
103 Lakeview Court, Frankfort, KY 40601 | 502-352-2701 - Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund
State fund supporting agricultural development projects and county ag councils. Serves producers across Kentucky.
Frankfort, KY Website - Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation
State lending corporation with loan programs for Kentucky farmers. Serves producers across Kentucky.
Frankfort, KY Website - Kentucky Department of Agriculture
State agency for agriculture marketing, animal health, licensing and consumer protection. Serves producers across Kentucky.
Frankfort, KY Website - Kentucky Office of State Veterinarian
State veterinarian office handling animal health, movement permits and disease prevention. Serves producers across Kentucky.
Frankfort, KY Website - Kentucky Proud
State brand program marketing Kentucky grown and made products. Serves producers across Kentucky.
Frankfort, KY Website - Kentucky Stockyards and Dealers Program
State program that licenses and regulates livestock dealers and stockyards. Serves producers across Kentucky.
Frankfort, KY Website
Farmers Markets & Farm Stands in Franklin County
- Franklin County Farmers' Market
Franklin County Farmers' Market operates at 203 Holmes St. in Frankfort, Franklin County, selling locally grown food and farm products direct to shoppers.
203 Holmes St., Frankfort, KY
Ag Education in Franklin County
- Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension office for Franklin County, offering 4-H youth development, agriculture and natural resources, horticulture and family and consumer sciences programs. Franklin County stages beef, sheep, swine and dairy shows at its county fair in June and July.
KY Website - Kentucky State University Aquaculture Program
Aquaculture research and extension program at Kentucky State University. One of the ag campuses that Kentucky agriculture officials point students toward.
Frankfort, KY Website - Kentucky State University College of Agriculture
Land-grant college program in agriculture and food systems at Kentucky State University, which brought hands-on agriculture to the 2026 State Fair. One of the ag campuses that Kentucky agriculture officials point students toward.
Frankfort, KY Website
Helpful Guides for Franklin County
- Kentucky Conservation Districts
How Kentucky's 121 conservation districts work: seven-member elected boards, four-year terms, the 25-signature petition, cost share help for landowners, the state Division of Conservation and Commission, and how to find yours.
- University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
A practical guide to University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension: offices in all 120 counties, the three regions, 4-H, farm and soil help, family and consumer sciences, funding, and how to find your county office.
- Kentucky County Fairs and Youth Livestock Shows
A practical guide to Kentucky county fairs and junior livestock shows: 2026 show dates, the Kentucky State Fair, who can show, ownership and KUIP tagging rules, weights, health papers, and how to prepare.