Chester County Agricultural Development Council
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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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Miller Family at Birchrun Hills Farm in Chester County Awarded ‘Farmers of the Year’
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline, along with members of the Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two annual…
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Chester County Ag Council Releases New Guide to Local Farms, Farm Products
With summer right around the corner, it’s a great time to pick up the new edition of The Chester County Farm Guide to find local…
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Lamb McErlane’s Vincent Pompo Appointed to Board of Chester County Ag Council
The Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council) has appointed Vincent Pompo, a partner at Lamb McErlane, and Cassandra Long, owner of Kolb’s Farm Store…
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Bloomberg: Labor Shortages Force Southern Chester County’s Mushroom Farms to Dig Deep for Workers
The consumer interest in mushrooms is starting to pick up significantly. Many Kennett Square mushroom farms, however, are dumping their crops. There’s nothing wrong with…
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Check Out Where Chester County Ranks Among Nation’s 3,000-Plus Counties in Ag Production
The agriculture industry plays a vital role in Chester County’s economy and way of life. According to the Chester County Planning Commission, the county ranks…
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Chester County Commissioners Present Agricultural Awards
The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two agricultural awards at a recent Commissioners’ Meeting. The 2017…
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Chester County to Celebrate National Agriculture Day on Tuesday
On March 21, Chester County – and the nation – will celebrate the 44th anniversary of National Agriculture Day. As the county’s number one industry,…
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Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Chester County Agriculture
Whenever the agricultural industry in Chester County is mentioned, most of us immediately think of mushrooms. And rightfully so. We do, after all, set the…
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Chester County Datebook – January 27th
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook. On Wednesday, the Chester County Food Bank is celebrating R. James Macaleer Day in…
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Chester County Datebook – January 26th
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook. On Tuesday, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) will host the Technical College High…
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Panel Of Local Ag Experts Will Explain Recent Chester County Agricultural Census
The 2012 Census of Agriculture data are available, but what do its numbers show for Chester County and the region? The Chester County Agricultural Development…
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New 2014 Guide To Local Farm Products Is Now Available
The Yeatman family of Landenberg has grown sumptuous mushrooms marketed as Mother Earth Organic Mushrooms for the past 90 years. These are a treat you…
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State Places Four Chester County Farms In Preservation
Four Chester County farms were recently placed into preservation through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board – strengthening the county’s standing in the agriculture industry.…
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Congress Places Local Women And Children In A ‘Spudnik’ Potato Controversy
Staff Contributor Chester County potato growers could see a boost in sales if the United States Department of Agriculture allows low-income pregnant and nursing mothers…
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