Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture
Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture
Quick Links
Agricultural Land Preservation Info
Direct Marketing Resources
Agricultural Events in Berks County
Find Fresh Local Food in Your Own Backyard
Announcements & News
Join us November 13th from 8:30 to 11:30 am at the Leesport Farmer's Market
The Berks County Planning Commission is preparing a new, state of the art, implementable Comprehensive Plan.
Check out what we've been working on and our upcoming events.
Check out highlights from the 80,000 Acre Celebration
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
Growing Berks: Agriculture's Economic Impact and a Roadmap for its Future was adopted by the County Commissioners on February 6, 2025.
Our Focus Areas
Land Use and Land Security 
Workforce and Career Pathways 
Agricultural Finance
Technology on the Farm 
Market Development 
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.