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Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture

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Announcements & News

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Bountiful Berks Market Guide
Our online local food map is now in print! Discover over 250 places in Berks County to buy local food. Pick up a copy of the Bountiful Berks Market Guide at the office or a local retailer.
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From Planning to Permitting Municipal Roundtable
Join us for lunch and an educational roundtable to learn County Agency responsibilities in the municipal permitting process.  
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B.A.R.N.OPOLY
Have a summer of ag adventures with the Berks Ag Resource Networks B.A.R.N.OPOLY game!
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PA Fruit Grower Freeze Assistance Recovery Grant
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture releases $10 million in grant funds to help those affected by the April freeze
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Pop Up Market at Berks County Heritage Center
September 12th 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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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
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Agricultural Events in Berks County

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Find Fresh Local Food in Your Own Backyard

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Agricultural Land Preservation Info

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Agricultural Land Preservation Forms
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Landowner Resources
Landowner Resources
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Direct Marketing

Direct Marketing Resources

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Growing Berks Ag Study
Find out about the Ag Study
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Agricultural Security Areas
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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.

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