Tag: Chester County Agricultural Development Council

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

On March 21, Chester County – and the nation – will celebrate the 44th anniversary of National Agriculture Day.

As the county’s number one industry, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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Chester County potato growers could see a boost in sales if the United States Department of Agriculture allows low-income pregnant and nursing…