Daviess County farmers responsible for impressive amount of ag products Chicken sandwiches at every Chick-fil-A for 4 months. Breakfast sausage for every local public school student for 46 years. A million McDonald’s apple pies and 1.4 million quarterpounders. Local farmers on Saturday said Daviess County produces the equivalent of those eye-popping numbers and many more…

Farm City Breakfast brings together farmers, leaders together Community leaders and farmers, along with their friends and family, showed up Saturday morning at Daviess County High School for the 44th annual Farm City Breakfast sponsored by the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Agriculture Committee and Kentucky Farm Bureau. Jeff Nalley, a 30-year farm radio broadcast…

Farm City Breakfast in Owensboro: Bridging the Gap Between Agriculture and Urban Life In the early hours of a crisp morning in Owensboro, Kentucky, an event unfolded that symbolized the enduring bond between the agricultural heartland and the bustling life of the city. The 44th annual Farm City Breakfast, a tradition cherished by the community, brought…

Farm City Breakfast returns Saturday, Quarles to be guest speaker The annual Farm City Breakfast will return to Daviess County High School this Saturday and will feature guest speaker Ryan Quarles. The event is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the Daviess County agriculture economy and its partnership with the community. The program will begin at…

Chamber Member of the Week: Finesse Fence, LLC Long-time friends Jerry Jeffries and Ethan Fulkerson formed Finesse Fence, LLC last year, specializing in custom fencing for various needs. The operation began as a “side hustle” but has quickly evolved into a full-time operation.  Jeffries said they build custom wood and vinyl fences, decks, and ramps.…

CYP and OMU partner for “Amped by Artistry” program to help beautify downtown Owensboro The Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Chamber Youth Professionals and Owensboro Municipal Utilities (OMU), along with various other local businesses, have partnered together to introduce a new community project for local artists called “Amped Up Artistry.” “Amped Up Artistry” is a project…

Celebrating Women Leaders: The 26th Annual ATHENA Awards in Owensboro The 26th annual ATHENA Awards in Owensboro will honor women leaders and their contributions to the community. Proceeds benefit Girls Inc., supporting future leaders. In the heart of Owensboro, a remarkable event is set to unfold, bringing together the community to celebrate the accomplishments and…

Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce heading to state capitol to discuss community’s needs OWENSBORO, Ky. (WFIE) – Members of the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce are spending the day in Frankfort. This is an annual tradition for members to take a trip to the state capitol. This trip is for members of the Greater Owensboro…

Chamber Member of the Week: BHG Realty, Stephanie Bertram   After spending 5 years working at a nonprofit, Stephanie Bertram decided she wanted to continue serving the community in a different capacity. So, last spring, she obtained her realtor license through the Greater Owensboro Realtor Association and went full-time with BHG Realty.  “I think my…

Chamber Member of the Week: Kentucky Farm Bureau – Gavin Roberts Gavin Roberts began with Kentucky Farm Bureau in 2001 as an agent under Dan Turley, opening his own agency just 7 years later. Since 2008, the agency has grown exponentially, adding Alex Bryant to the team in 2014 and Mandy Hicks in 2020.  Roberts…