February 17, 2015
AgConnect is a regional initiative supporting agricultural economic development throughout Southeastern PA. We are a network of service providers, farmers, and business owners connecting farmers and food business owners to the business resources, training, and financing to grow their business. Want to know how AgConnect can help you grow your business? Join us for this… Read More >
January 26, 2015
On Wednesday, January 21, agriculture service providers that work to support and enhance the work of farmers in Chester County, met to talk about their programs of work for the year. Ever wonder what each provider can do for you? Here’s a summary that may help! Ag Development Council is putting together a partner email… Read More >
We think it’s a good idea, but do we keep good records? One farmer explains how she used her good records to make better management decisions on her small farm in this Farm and Dairy article. Read on!
January 22, 2015
Are you using social media for your farm or food business? This interactive workshop may be for you! This program is offered in partnership by AgConnect and Chester and Delaware County SCORE. It is funded in part by a grant from PA Department of Community and Economic Development’s Discovered in PA, Developed in PA program.
January 20, 2015
Dennis Byrne, beef cattle farmer in Nottingham, Chester County, was the featured producer in PA Beef Council’s January 2015 newsletter. Read more here.
January 5, 2015
December 17, 2014
By Ashley Oddo, CCEDC Project Coordinator In a business, marketing is very critical. Some may think that marketing is the same as sales. However, without marketing, your business will receive little to no sales. Businesses need to market for a variety of reasons. They need to ensure the customer knows who they are and what product/service… Read More >
This workshop has been CANCELED due to low enrollment.
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On Monday, December 8, Jodi Gauker of CCEDC and Shawn Frantz of AgChoice Farm Credit teamed up to present, “What Lenders What You to Know About Business Plans.” Shawn recommends using templates provided by AgChoice to begin business planning and developing your farm’s balance sheet and projections. Templates can be found here. Jodi shared some advice… Read More >