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Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture

Welcome to the Berks County Department of Agriculture

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Watch Our Farmland Preservation Video (opens in a new window)

Announcements & News

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National Ag Day Event
Join us at Kutztown University on March 17th to celebrate agriculture and our history.  This free event will include a lecture, activity, lunch, and a tour.
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Ag Literacy Week
Help teach our local K-2 students about agriculture and where their food comes from.  Sign up to be a volunteer reader below.
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Farm Transitions Workshop
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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

Resources
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The Berks County Planning Commission is preparing a new, state of the art, implementable Comprehensive Plan.
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Berks Workforce 2030 Plan
The Berks County Workforce Development Board partnered with TPMA to complete a comprehensive picture of Berks County's current workforce landscape through 2035.
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Quick Links

Ag Events Calendar

Agricultural Events in Berks County

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Local Food Map

Find Fresh Local Food in Your Own Backyard

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Land Preservation Info

Agricultural Land Preservation Info

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Land Pres Forms
Agricultural Land Preservation Forms
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New Farm Owner
New Farm Owner Resources
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Landowner Resources
Landowner Resources
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Direct Marketing

Direct Marketing Resources

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ASA Map
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.

Monthly E-Newsletters

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