by admin | Apr 1, 2023 | Agriculture
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,...
by Freddy Vasquez | Mar 30, 2023 | Agriculture
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...
by Freddy Vasquez | Jan 23, 2023 | Agriculture
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...
by Freddy Vasquez | Oct 14, 2022 | Agriculture
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,...
by Freddy Vasquez | Jul 5, 2022 | Agriculture
To kick off a summer full of delicious local eats, Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.) kicked off their B.A.R.N.OPOLY challenge Monday at Rose Lawn Bistro in Reading. Guests Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera, MBA, Bill Evans on behalf of Senator Judy...
by Freddy Vasquez | May 17, 2022 | Agriculture, Uncategorized
While the Avian flu outbreak continues to grow in south-central Pennsylvania, for the very first time there are now flu-positive flocks in Berks County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently stated that the two positive flocks were found at commercial duck farms...
