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Shopping Local for Your Holiday Meals
With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, this time of year is a busy and exciting one. The main thread that ties these holidays together is food! Across nations and cultures, celebrating around a meal of special dishes and delicacies is a constant, and...
Ag Quarterly | October 2023
The Berks County Department of Agriculture released the October 2023 issue of Ag Quarterly. It features a preserved farm milestone, local ag event highlights and upcoming community programs. See how the Department of Agriculture is promoting farmland preservation,...
Fall Treats to Try in Berks County
It’s official! The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are starting to turn, and autumn is in the air! This brief but beautiful season is one that almost everyone looks forward to. There’s fall fun to be had everywhere you look, from dressing up for Halloween to...
Pick Apples this Fall at County Line Orchard
Along with pumpkin patches and colorful leaves, the fall season means that it’s time for apple picking! There are few better places to engage in this time honored tradition than the Berks County, PA, where farms and orchards abound and the harvest is always full of...
Where to Buy Local Meat for End-of-Summer Picnics
We’re now in the last few weeks of summer, and before we know it, Labor Day will be here and it’ll be time to enjoy the last few moments of warm weather activities and foods before autumn starts to set in. Whether you’re planning a huge, blowout barbecue with everyone...
Celebrating National Ice Cream Month in Berks County
July is a fitting month for National Ice Cream Month—there’s no better way to refresh yourself in the heat and humidity than with a delicious dairy treat. All ice cream aficionados from the amateur ice cream lover to the pro taster know that the best ice cream is...
Ag Quarterly | July 2023
The Berks County Department of Agriculture released the July 2023 issue of Ag Quarterly. It features a preserved farm milestone, local ag event highlights and upcoming community programs. See how the Department of Agriculture is promoting farmland preservation,...
Welcome to the New Berks County Local Food Map!
In Berks County, PA, the heart of local farming beats strong and our community's love for fresh, homegrown produce can’t be beat. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our brand-new map directory and event calendar. These comprehensive resources are designed to...
It’s Almost Time for Pick-Your-Own Season in Berks County!
Now that spring is finally here and things are starting to bloom again, it’s time to start getting ready for one of the best times of the year– pick-your-own season! Nothing beats fruits and vegetables that you freshly picked yourself, whether you’re making savory...