Unique Links in the Agricultural Supply Chain in Lancaster County

PUBLISHED ON August 13, 2023

PHILADELPHIA — This program offers a close-up look at several unique links in the agricultural supply and distribution chain in Lancaster County, attempting to explain why the County has become a hub for the industry in a five-state area. We will tour the Leola Produce Auction, the Oregon Dairy Farm, Rohrer’s Seeds, and Shady Maple Smorgasbord that illustrate the supply chain integration in the Lancaster area. PSPA Secretary Scott Sheely will be our host.

Logistics

At 9:30 am, we’ll start the tour at Leola Produce Auction at 135 Brethren Church Rd, Leola, PA 17540 followed by a stop at Rohrer Seeds at 2472 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602 and a farm tour at Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. You’ll need your own transportation or car pool with other members.

Lunch will be at Shady Maple Smorgasbord, 1324 Main Street, East Earl, PA 1751 where we will enjoy the PA Dutch lunch buffet. The cost of the package for the tour which includes lunch is $35.

Payment

Contact Scott Sheely at [email protected] with any questions. Registrations ends at noon on Friday, September 1, 2023.

–Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture

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