Chester CountySaturday, November 7
Chester County is taking nominations for its second Best of Agriculture Awards
The West Chester Morning News team
If you know a farm, food producer or ag leader who deserves a thank-you, now's your chance. Chester County's AgConnect opened nominations Nov. 1 for the awards, and they close Dec. 13.
The awards by the numbers
- 2nd
- annual Best of Agriculture Awards
- 3
- award categories
- Dec. 13
- is when nominations close
Nominations kicked off at the Good Food Fest at the Kimberton Fairgrounds, where visitors could submit names through QR codes. AgConnect is a partnership between county government and the Chester County Economic Development Council.
- Where: online form, with instructions at go-agconnect.org
- Eligible: farms, food producers, agricultural service providers
- Also eligible: groups offering practical training for new ag careers
Three categories honor different kinds of work
| Category | Honors |
|---|---|
| Woman in Agriculture | Leadership, mentoring, expanding opportunities |
| Community Impact in Agriculture | Collaboration, education, workforce development |
| Young and Emerging Person | Early-career professionals with new approaches |
“Chester County agriculture is strengthened by the people who dedicate their time, talent and energy to this industry.”