by Freddy Vasquez | Feb 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to believe that in the United States, food travels an average of 1,500 miles from farm to table. Meanwhile out of every retail dollar spent on food, only 15 cents returns to the farmer or rancher. Our supply chain is squeezing every last penny out of the...
by Freddy Vasquez | Jan 25, 2022 | Outdoors
While winter rages on in the Berks County area with cold winds and frequent snowfall, you can still stay warm and comfortable with locally-sourced alpaca wear and wool-based products. Could there be anything better than settling in with a wonderfully-soft alpaca scarf...
by Freddy Vasquez | Dec 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
It’s finally time to start working on your New Year’s resolutions, and you’re probably considering all of the standard choices, like exercising more, cooking more, or reading more. These are all great resolutions to make, but what if this year you made the resolutions...
by Freddy Vasquez | Nov 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
The holiday season has finally arrived, and with it comes the need to begin shopping for gifts for your loved ones. So often this process can become a rushed affair just a few days before you need to have all the presents wrapped and ready to go, but the easiest way...
by Freddy Vasquez | Oct 25, 2021 | Outdoors
There’s no better way to make wonderful memories with your friends and family this autumn than to get outside. Head out to a local farm and spend a day picking apples and pumpkins, taking hayrides, and munching on apple cider donuts, or plan an excursion to a park or...
by Freddy Vasquez | Oct 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
B.A.R.N. Seeks Nominations For 2022 Excellence In Agriculture Awards The Berks Agricultural Resource Network, B.A.R.N., is actively seeking nominations for the award categories below intended to acknowledge and encourage excellence in agriculture-related matters...
by Freddy Vasquez | Sep 16, 2021 | Food
As temperatures drop and leaves start to brown, Berks County begins to prepare for a fall season full of fun for the whole family. Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only autumn staple you should be getting excited about. Crisp apples from local orchards are just waiting...
by Freddy Vasquez | Sep 16, 2021 | Food
1. TWILIGHT CREAMERY & BAKERY Located in Womelsdorf, the family run business of Twilight Creamery & Bakery provides an assortment of both refreshingly delicious ice cream flavors and satisfying homemade bake goods. 77 Main St., Womelsdorf, PA (484) 930-5908...
by Freddy Vasquez | Aug 26, 2021 | Food, Outdoors
This summer, pick up the freshest, tastiest fruits and vegetables available in the Greater Reading Area by shopping at your local farmer’s markets. Farmer’s markets pick produce and fruits at the peak of their growth. And because the goods offered at farmer’s markets...
by Freddy Vasquez | Jul 21, 2021 | Food, Outdoors
Since 1984, July has been America’s official National Ice Cream Month. Whether you’re visiting or living in Pennsylvania, you’re luckier than most as Pennsylvania boasts more dairy farms than any other state besides Wisconsin. Some of those dairy farms whip up the...
