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Chester County Celebrates Winners of the Best of Agriculture Awards
Chester County’s agricultural community was in the spotlight Tuesday afternoon as AgConnect hosted its inaugural Best of Agriculture Awards at Lundale Farm, recognizing local leaders and innovators in farming. The…
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Gary Smith: Leading Chester County From the Farm and the Office
While you may know him as the leader of the Chester County Economic Development Council, Gary Smith is still a farmer in every sense of…
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CCEDC Leader Gary Smith to Be Inducted Into Chester County Hall of Fame
Recognizing his uniquely successful 50-year career, it is with great pride that the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announces that one of its own,…
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CCEDC’s Gary Smith Reelected to Board of the National Council of State Agricultural Financing Programs
Gary Smith, CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), has been reelected to serve a third, three-year term on the board of the…
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Agconnect Honors Chester County Farmer of the Year, State Representative
AgConnect has named fifth-generation mushroom grower Meghan Klotzbach as Farmer of the Year, and Pennsylvania State Representative John Lawrence as recipient of the Duncan Allison…
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Green Endorsement Stamp Simplifies Search for Local Produce in Chester County
Chester County shoppers will soon find it easier to identify local produce with the introduction of a green endorsement stamp from AgConnect, a public-private partnership between the Chester…
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Chester County Economic Development Council Unveils Details of Landmark Year
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) unveiled significant milestones from its fiscal year that enabled businesses to expand, create jobs, and generate new revenues,…
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West Goshen Couple Becomes First to Complete Chester County Farmers Market Trail
A West Goshen couple has become the first to complete the Chester County Farmers Market Trail, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. Residents…
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AgConnect’s 2025 Chester County Farm Guide Now Available
AgConnect has released the 2025 Chester County Farm Guide, a publication that features the people, places, and products of Chester County’s amazing agriculture industry. The guide…
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Discover Farm-Fresh Goodness on Chester County’s Farmers Market Trail
AgConnect has introduced the Chester County Farmers Market Trail, a fun, community-centered program that celebrates the county’s rich agricultural roots and vibrant local farmers markets.…
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2025 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Jordan Peek
As the Project Manager for AgConnect at the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), Jordan Peek plays a key role in ensuring that those who…
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Chester County, Ag Leadership Celebrate Agriculture as They Name Century Farm
Members and advocates of Chester County’s farming community, agricultural businesses, agritourism, and elected officials recently joined with Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Milky Way…
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AgConnect Names Top Chester County Farming Awards
AgConnect, the public-private partnership that supports farmers and agricultural businesses and that promotes the value of farming within the Chester County community, has named Bob…
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CCEDC Celebrates Milestones After Year of Projects and Millions in Funding
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing key milestones for fiscal year 2024, after a year of remarkable growth for the 64-year-old organization. More than…
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AgConnect Restructures to Drive Agriculture in Chester County, Region
Chester County’s focus on the importance of agriculture and agriculture economic development has led to a strategic restructure and partnership with the Chester County Economic…
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Chester County Appoints Melissa Harrop to New AgConnect Communications Role
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe have appointed Melissa Harrop as AgConnect Communications Coordinator for Chester County. This newly-created position supports…
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What Does the CCEDC Think About PA’s First Economic Development Strategy in Nearly 20 Years?
When Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the Commonwealth’s first economic development strategy in nearly two decades, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) was among those invited to attend. We…
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CCEDC Unveils Chester County’s Top Economic Milestones After Transformative 2023
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is releasing the top Chester County economic milestones for fiscal year 2022-2023, after a transformative year in which…
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