AgConnect invites the public to help celebrate Chester County agriculture by casting votes for nine finalists for the inaugural Chester County Best of Agriculture Awards.

The Best of Agriculture Awards were created for the public to recognize farmers, agricultural professionals, and organizations that play a vital role in preserving and strengthening Chester County's agricultural heritage while shaping its future. The program has received a strong response from the community, with a significant number of nominations submitted across all award categories.

Following nominations and the review process, nine finalists were selected across three award categories, based on the number of times they were nominated by the public. The finalists for the 2026 Chester County Best of Agriculture Awards include nominees for the Young and Emerging Person in Agriculture - Yatin Kapu, grow careers intern, Trellis for Tomorrow; Casi Long, Herd and Harvest Market; and Becky Brett, Toad Stop Farm. They also include the Woman in Agriculture finalists - Sammy Smenkowski, Full Circle CSA; Emma de Long, Kneehigh Farm; and Gwen Marcy, Seven Stars Farm - and the finalists for Community Impact in Agriculture - Milky Way Farm, Trellis for Tomorrow, and Growing Roots Partners.

Final award recipients will be determined by a public vote conducted through Sunday, March 1. Community members are encouraged to participate. Voting details and finalist information are available at http://www.go-agconnect.org.

The winners of the Chester County Best of Agriculture Awards will be announced in March, following the close of public voting.