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Agricultural Land Preservation (ALP) Board

Agricultural Land Preservation (ALP) Board

Board Members

The BCALPB is a nine-member board appointed by the Berks County Commissioners. Board members serve a three-year term. 

Purpose

The County Board was established to administer the Agricultural Conservation Easement (ACE) Program for Berks County as set forth in the Agricultural Area Security Law (3 P.S. §§ 901-915) as amended, and any other public program approved by the Berks County governing body for the purpose of preserving agricultural land.

Background

The Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (BCALP) has been protecting farmland since 1989 through the purchase of agricultural conservation easements. Agricultural easements limit the activity to agriculture and remain with the property deed in perpetuity.  The BCALPB is a nine-member board appointed by the County Commissioners and is responsible for the purchasing and stewardship of agricultural conservation easement in Berks County through the Agricultural Land Preservation Program.  The BCALPB is assisted by the staff of the Berks County Department of Agriculture.  

Click here for more information about the Agricultural Land Preservation Program.

Agricultural Land Preservation Board Members

Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meetings

Submission of Materials

Matters to be presented to the Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (BCALPB) that may require legal review must be submitted to the Agricultural Land Preservation Office by 12:00 noon three (3) weeks prior to a regular board meeting. If legal counsel will attend the regular board meeting of the BCALPB to discuss the matter, the applicant's attorney must also submit a legal argument to the BCALPB's solicitor by 12:00 noon three (3) weeks prior to the regular board meeting. Non-legal matters to be brought before the BCALPB for discussion shall be received by 12:00 noon two (2) weeks prior to the regular board meeting unless an exception is approved by the Executive Director or board officer.

 Meeting Time & Location

All regular meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in the Conference Room at the Berks County Agricultural Center and are subject to change.


Meeting Schedule

Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board (BCALPB) Meeting Minutes

For minutes prior to 2023 please contact DeptofAg@berkspa.gov.