The 2024 Chester County Farm Guide is now available. The magazine highlights more than 125 family-owned farms and markets throughout Chester County, spotlights the county's Agriculture Award recipients, and includes a farm product calendar showcasing what is in season. It also provides tips and resources.

In the annual guide, people may read about Kevin Hicks, recipient of the Duncan Allison Distinguished Service to Ag Award, who went from solving problems in the lab to solving problems on a farm. Also, farmer Robert Todd discusses changing people's minds about eating local through his Downingtown-based farm, Down to Earth Harvest, which operates on a community-supported agriculture (CSA) model.

Farmer of the Year recipient the Miller family of Birchrun Hills Farm in West Vincent Township is recognized for its dynamic business model, commitment to sustainable farming practices, and local food system advocacy. Kyle Jones of the Acadian Wine Company in West Grove, formerly Kreutz Creek Winery, talks about the way he showcases Pennsylvania's robust and varied wine flavors through pairing events, live music, classes, and other immersive experiences.

Other features of the farm guide include family-friendly recipes from Penn State Extension's Nutrition Links Program, as well as an interview with Chester County Parks + Preservation's agricultural program coordinator, Geoff Shellington.

The book is free and is available at http://www.chescofarming.org as well as libraries, township and county offices, Kimberton Whole Foods locations, and select farm stands across the county.