Local Foods Offer Tangible Economic Benefits in Some Regions
February 20, 2014
http://news.psu.edu/story/302490/2014/02/03/research/local-foods-offer-tangible-economic-benefits-some-regions
West Chester’s Boxcar Brewing Company Featured in Keystone Edge
January 16, 2014
http://www.keystoneedge.com/features/howtobrewerypa011614.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=From+dream+to+drink%3a+How+to+start+a+craft+brewery+in+Pennsylvania&utm_content=%7bEmail_Address%7d&utm_campaign=Living+the+craft+brewery+dream+in+PA%3a+Here’s+your+how-to+guide
Ducks Help Latest Generation of Farm Family Diversify
January 7, 2014
Printed in January 4, 2014 edition of Lancaster Farming http://www.lancasterfarming.com/results/Ducks-Help-Latest-Generation-of-Farm-Family-Diversify-#.UswcN_RDtn0
2013 Chester County Farmer of the Year and Distinguished Service Awards Announced
December 17, 2013
For Immediate Release: December 11, 2013 Contact: Hillary R. Krummrich, Esq. Director of Agricultural Development Phone: 610-344-6285 Chester County Commissioners present agricultural awards West Chester, PA – The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (ADC) present three agricultural awards at this week’s Commissioners’ Meeting. Farmer of the Year awards were… Read More >
Chester County Young Farmer Awarded PA Farm Bureau Social Media Contest Winner
December 6, 2013
FROM PA FARM BUREAU: PA Farm Bureau Announces Winner of Social Media Video Contest Julia Reyburn of Chester County is presented an award for winning the 2013 Young Farmer and Rancher Social Media Video Contest during Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s 63rd Annual Meeting in Hershey. Also appearing in the photo are outgoing YF&R Chairman Michael Fink… Read More >
Are You Marketing Smarter, Not Harder?
December 5, 2013
Lauryn Blakesley of The Vintage Mom and Eckerton Hill Farm joined us at CCEDC to discuss all-things marketing! Are you marketing smarter, not harder? Use some of these social media tips to market your farm business! What is the goal of your marketing? Education? Driving viewers “home” to your website? Getting customers in the door?… Read More >
CCIU Opens Learning Center
October 10, 2013
September 2013
From the Daily Local:
“Chester County Intermediate Unit hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to dedicate the CCIU Learning Center, located at the former Center for Arts and Technology Brandywine Campus.
The CCIU provides services to 12 school districts in Chester County ranging from special education and compensatory education programs; career technical and customized education; mentor training […]
Support the CCEDC’s Food Drive
September 30, 2013
The Chester County Economic Development Council is currently holding a food drive to benefit the Chester County Food Bank and the county’s 40,000 food insecure households. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off in our lobby in the upcoming months. Please keep our unfortunate neighbors in your thoughts and contribute! Thank you!