WEST CHESTER, PA — AgConnect has published the 2026 Chester County Farm Guide, a commemorative edition marking the nation’s 250th anniversary while highlighting more than 125 local farms, markets, farm stores, and agricultural businesses across the county.
The annual guide combines a directory of local agricultural operations with historical features examining Chester County’s farming heritage, tracing the evolution of agriculture from the colonial era to the present. AgConnect announced the publication as part of the county’s participation in America250 commemorations.
The 2026 edition includes profiles of the Chester County Farmer of the Year and Distinguished Service to Agriculture award recipients, recognizes the inaugural Best of Chester County Agriculture winners, features colonial-era recipes, and spotlights three farms that have operated continuously since colonial times.
In addition to the printed publication, AgConnect has introduced an enhanced digital flipbook, allowing readers to browse the guide on computers, tablets, and smartphones. The organization’s interactive GIS-based Farm Guide map has also been updated, enabling users to search for farms, locate seasonal products, and explore agricultural destinations throughout Chester County.
Published annually, the Farm Guide is intended to connect residents and visitors with the county’s agricultural industry while encouraging support for local farms and businesses. The free publication is available at participating farms, farmers markets, libraries, welcome centers, tourism offices, and community events.
“The 2026 Farm Guide reflects on the evolution of agriculture in Chester County—from the colonial-era farms that helped feed a young nation to the diverse and thriving agricultural industry that exists today,” AgConnect stated in announcing the publication.
The organization added that the commemorative edition “illustrates how farming practices, technology and stewardship have evolved over the past 250 years while honoring the generations of farmers who have preserved Chester County’s agricultural landscape.”
The digital Farm Guide, interactive map, and additional information are available at https://go-agconnect.org/. The interactive GIS Farm Guide can also be accessed at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7af24457cd2c4ce59b121d84ce634106.
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