by admin | Oct 1, 2023 | Agriculture
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,...
by admin | Sep 28, 2023 | Farm, Food
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...
by admin | Aug 31, 2023 | Farm
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...
by Freddy Vasquez | Aug 1, 2023 | Food
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...
by Freddy Vasquez | Jul 5, 2023 | Farm, Food
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...
by admin | Jul 1, 2023 | Agriculture
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,...
by Freddy Vasquez | Jun 5, 2023 | Agriculture, Farm
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...
by Freddy Vasquez | Apr 28, 2023 | Farm
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...
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...
