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Staying competitive in the global marketplace requires an innovation system which assures that the skills of existing workers are state-of-the-art, individual producers who are dedicated to making their operations more efficient, an industry that is willing to look at new ideas and apply them to agricultural practice, and a pipeline to assure that new talent enters the workforce with appropriate knowledge and skills. The mission of the Center is focused on these themes.

At the same time, our work is anchored in the heritage of Lancaster County agriculture and the findings from the Lancaster County Blue Ribbon Commission on Agriculture.

Ultimately, the Lancaster County Center of Excellence in Production Agriculture understands that developing new markets in the United States and abroad, encouraging new enterpreneurial activity, and further developing the connection between producers and processors are a part of maintaining oru competitive position.