Skip to Content

Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture

Farm pictures with Department of Agriculture contact information and logo

Watch Our Farmland Preservation Video

Announcements & News

Bountiful Berks Logo
Bountiful Berks Support Farm Families - Buy Local
Our renewed branding initiative focused on promoting local ag products. Check out our website below or follow us on socials: Facebook and Instagram.  Printed Market Guides are available in the Department of Agriculture office or at a farmstand near you!
Bountiful Berks Website
graphic of Nurse with Measles: What You Need to Know text
Measles Information
Measles cases are on the rise.  Find out what you need to know to be prepared.
More Information
2026 Career Fair Flyer
2026 Agriculture and Natural Resources Career & Job Fair
Join us November 12th from 8:30 to 11:30 am at the Leesport Farmer's Market
Participant Sign up
Cover of Commonwealth Strategic Plan with barn and farmland
PA Releases Strategic Plan for Agriculture

Pennsylvania’s first-ever Strategic Plan for Agriculture is designed to support farmers, drive economic growth, and strengthen global competitiveness

Learn More
corn tassles with Grant Opportunities written in clouds
Grant Opportunities
Check out new and ongoing opportunities for grant funding for farmers.
Learn More
Berks County Ag Resources Graphic in front of farm pictures
E-Newlsetters
Check out resources and upcoming events in our monthly e-newsltter
E-Newsletters

Quick Links

picture of Kutztown fair

Agricultural Events in Berks County

Find an Ag Event
Berks County map with pins of locations to buy ag products

Find Fresh Local Food in Your Own Backyard

Check Out the Map
Land Preservation Image

Agricultural Land Preservation Info

Learn More
Land Pres Forms
Agricultural Land Preservation Forms
View Forms
Landowner Resources
Landowner Resources
Learn More
Direct Marketing

Direct Marketing Resources

Learn More
Image with barn, cattle, tractor, and Christmas trees
Growing Berks Ag Study
Find out about the Ag Study
ASA Map
Agricultural Security Areas
Learn More

Our Focus Areas


graphic of field with sunLand Use and Land Security           Workforce and Career Pathways             graphic of apple with dollar signAgricultural Finance

graphic of droneTechnology on the Farm                 Market Development                                  graphic of bullhorn Entrepreneurship &                                                                                                                                                                                       Agri-business Development

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.

Monthly E-Newsletters

Sign up for the E-Newsletter