by Freddy Vasquez | Jul 9, 2024 | Agriculture, Farm
Fresh summer produce is always a delight, but fresh summer produce that’s grown and sold locally is even better! No tomato, ear of corn, or sprig of herbs that’s picked right in your area could ever compare for freshness and flavor to something shipped to the grocery...
by Freddy Vasquez | May 2, 2024 | Food
Now that the beautiful warm days and blossoming buds of spring are finally here, it’s time to start getting outside and enjoying the fresh air and activities that you’ve been dreaming of all winter! Spring picnics are a great way to spend time with the people you love...
by Freddy Vasquez | Mar 1, 2024 | Food
Winter may still have us in its tight, chilly grip, but that’s never stopped anyone from looking forward to the spring before! When things finally start to blossom and bloom again, the Berks County area comes back to life and shows off its lush agriculture and local...
by Freddy Vasquez | Feb 21, 2024 | Agriculture
The Berks County Department of Agriculture released the February 2024 issues of Ag Quarterly. The publication shares what they have been up to including Ag Literacy Week, Historic Mill Lecture & Tour, Agribusiness Tour, and more! Find out all the details here:...
by Freddy Vasquez | Jan 31, 2024 | Agriculture
In the IMAGINE Berks plan, agriculture is identified as a critical industry in Berks County, and supporting agri-business industry growth is an identified goal. As we thought more about how to further define this goal and its corresponding action steps, we knew we...