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The Bountiful Berks Blog
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Ag Quarterly | April 2023
The Berks County Department of Agriculture released the April 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,...
Bog Turtle Creek Farm Brings Fresh Produce to Reading, PA
Bog Turtle Creek Farm, located in Berks County, PA, is an inspiring program that aims to make healthy and fresh produce available to families in the city of Reading. The program, a student-led response to food deserts, provides healthy, affordable food options for...
Shop Local this Easter with ACEC Farm & Market in Berks County
Easter is a time for celebration and joy, and what better way to celebrate than by supporting local businesses and farmers in Berks County? By shopping locally, we can both enjoy the freshest, top-quality products and also support our community. One of the great farms...
Berks County’s Local Farm-to-Table Restaurants
With so many great local farms that offer top-quality ingredients, it’s no wonder that Berks County’s farm-to-table dining scene grows in popularity and quality year after year. In particular, our farm-to-table restaurants offer the best combination of places to dine...
Rock Around the Christmas Tree at Plow Farms This Season!
As the holiday seasons’ festivities begin, many residents in Berks County are on the lookout for the perfect Christmas trees, festive decorations, holiday gifts and more. For generations, Plow Farms, a local family owned Christmas tree farm in Mohnton, Pennsylvania,...
Get the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey at Bendy Brook Farm
There’s nothing quite like shopping for the best local ingredients to support the Berks County community during the Thanksgiving season. At Bendy Brook Farm, the Mast Family has been naturally cultivating and farming the land since 1941 across 120 acres in the...
Local Fall Activities In & Around Berks County Farms
Fall is finally starting to show its colors in and around Berks County, PA, with crisp morning air, tasty seasonal beverages, and autumn decorations popping up around homes and businesses. Thanks to the region’s varied landscape and wide range of fall farm activities,...
Celebrating National Honey Month
It’s time to make your favorite cup of tea and visit your local beekeepers, because September is National Honey Month! The National Honey Board is an organization that was created and is overseen by the Department of Agriculture, and they established National Honey...
Tips for Building the Ultimate Charcuterie Board
Everybody loves a charcuterie board. After all, they’re packed with savory meats, tasty cheeses, and crunchy crackers. What’s not to love? Putting together a delicious and Instagram-worthy charcuterie board can be your magnum opus as a chef and as a host, but despite...