ABOUT US

This beautiful corner of Pennsylvania supports abundant farms and forests that have powered our economic engine through generations of families who make producing food a way of life. While farming has changed dramatically, the people who work the land and tend the animals remain committed to the high quality of what they produce. 

Whether it was the numerous dairy farms that once dotted our rolling hills or the growing number of farms today producing vegetables and raising beef cattle or other market animals, agriculture represents the heart of our culture. That’s why we are investing in the next generation of farmers with increased agricultural education opportunities that will show our youth the possibilities that exist for modern agriculture to have a place in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Agriculture protects our environment by preserving the open spaces that so defines the rural character of our community. But farming is a business and it is increasingly one that incorporates new technology, research and best practices that contribute to the superior taste and quality of our agricultural products and the health and vitality of both the land that produces them and the individuals who consume and utilize them. 

The AgroLegacy brand is one way we are preserving the business of farming in our community by providing local producers, processors, markets and eateries with a stronger voice and consumers with an easier way to support these businesses and their families. We are also taking steps toward developing a more tangible means of supporting agricultural needs within our community. Right now, architects and other professionals are designing an Agriculture Innovation Center that will provide local farm and food entrepreneurs with the facilities and support they need to be successful and grow their small businesses. 

Wayne County is proud of its AgroLegacy and is working hard through Wayne Tomorrow! to secure a vibrant and prosperous industry as a legacy for generations to come.