YoCo Grows: Economics of the Agriculture Industry

Industry experts who will help us understand the four distinct segments of York County's agriculture industry: lifestyle agricultural land owners and investors; farms with production and business that is focused on retail sales and consumer relationships; traditional York County family farms; and full-time, large-scale farm operations. Our panelists will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with each of these segments, as well as how they have been impacted by the pandemic in recent years. About the panelists: Julie Flinchbaugh Co-Owner and Farm Market Manager Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Julie is part of a fourth-generation of the Flinchbaugh family happily working alongside her two brothers and business partners, Mike and Andrew, as they operate Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farms in York County. She happily serves in the role of Farm Market Manager and has since 2006. She is blessed to have a patient husband, Travis, and two adventurous sons, Sam and Del, to keep her stepping! Taylor Groff Partner GroffJulius Taylor Groff is a lifelong York County resident who has spent his entire career in the agricultural industry. Taylor owns GroffJulius, a design build general contracting business supporting Agricultural Infrastructure throughout the Mid Atlantic US. Bruce Miller Farmer and Agricultural Lender (retired) Bruce Miller is a lifelong part-time farmer and a resident of Chanceford Township, York County. Bruce and his wife Susan are owners of the 96-acre Miller/Arnold farm that has continuously been in the Arnold family name since the purchase in 1771 (252 years). Bruce has retired from 41-year career of making agricultural loans in south central Pennsylvania area.