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Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture

Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture

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Land Preservation Info

Agricultural Land Preservation Info

Land Pres Forms

Agricultural Land Preservation Forms

ASA Map

Agricultural Security Areas

Direct Marketing

Direct Marketing Resources

New Farm Owner

New Farm Owner Resources

Landowner Resources

Landowner Resources

Ag Events Calendar

Agricultural Events in Berks County

Local Food Map

Find Fresh Local Food in Your Own Backyard

Announcements & News

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Avian Influenza

Sick birds or cows should be reported immediately.

Livestock - including chickens, turkeys, or other birds contact PADLS 24/7 Hotline: 717-772-2852, option 1

Sick or dead wild birds contact PA Game Commission: 833-742-4868

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Growing Berks Ag Study Adopted

Growing Berks: Agriculture's Economic Impact and a Roadmap for its Future was adopted by the County Commissioners on February 6, 2025.  

Articles

Farm Families are the Key to Berks County’s Successful Agricultural Land Preservation Program. Their stories provide insights on production agriculture on their farm and the future of the agriculture industry.

Agricultural Land Preservation Board Public Meetings

Meeting Time & Location: All regular meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM and are currently being held at the Berks County Agricultural Center. Click here for meeting dates.