AgConnect is a vibrant network of farmers, business owners, service providers and county government, that connects farmers to business resources, training, and financing to grow business and promoting smart, sustainable agricultural economic development, as well as consumers to local farmers for food security and educational resources about agriculture.
AgConnect is a vibrant network of farmers, business owners, service providers and county government, that connects farmers to business resources, training, and financing to grow business and promoting smart, sustainable agricultural economic development, as well as consumers to local farmers for food security and educational resources about agriculture.
This public/private partnership is the successor to the county's Ag Council, and was the foremost recommendation of the 2022 Chester County Agricultural Economic Development Strategic Plan.
AgConnect, is now an initiative of Chester County and the Chester County Economic Development Council, and serves Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.
This organization is run by the Advisory Executive Board, a diverse and experienced committee that oversees the development and execution of AgConnect’s workplan, ensuring alignment with the county’s strategic objectives.
To address various aspects of agricultural development, four action teams have been formed:
•AgWorks: Workforce development team focused on regional agricultural workforce development;
•AgFunds: Financial team dedicated to providing farm loan opportunities and financial support;
•AgDoes: Chester County team tasked with implementing the Agricultural Economic Development Plan for the county;
•AgSpeaks: Promotions team responsible for promoting the agricultural industry, coordinating the Farm Guide, and organizing the Chester County Farmer of the Year ceremony.
Company Details
- Address
- 737 Constitution Dr, Exton,pennsylvania 19341,united States
- Industry
- Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
- NAICS
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Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery ManufacturingAgricultural Implement ManufacturingConstruction Machinery ManufacturingMining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery ManufacturingFarm Machinery and Equipment ManufacturingLawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment ManufacturingMining Machinery and Equipment ManufacturingOil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Website
- http://go-agconnect.org
- Keywords
- Agriculture Production, Farm Businesses, Farm Loans, Consumer Education, Ag Workforce Development.
- HQ
- Exton, Pennsylvania
- Competitors
- First Citizens Community Bank, CCEDC - Chester County Economic Development Council, The Veteran's Farm of NC, Inc., Locus Agriculture (Locus AG), AGRICULTURE TRANSPORTATION COALITION (AgTC), Kirbtech LLC, Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), Bearing Farmer, Penton Agriculture, Silkie's Farm.
Agconnect Questions
Agconnect's website is http://go-agconnect.org
Agconnect's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-agconnect
Agconnect's industry is
Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
Agconnect's top competitors are
First Citizens Community Bank,
Ccedc - Chester County Economic Development Council,
The Veteran's Farm Of Nc, Inc.,
Locus Agriculture (Locus Ag),
Agriculture Transportation Coalition (Agtc),
Kirbtech Llc,
Agriculture Innovation Mission For Climate (Aim For Climate),
Bearing Farmer,
Penton Agriculture,
Silkie's Farm.
Agconnect's categories are Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
