In the IMAGINE Berks plan, agriculture is identified as a critical industry in Berks County, and supporting agri-business industry growth is an identified goal. As we thought more about how…
If you can hear the birds singing and the music of the ice cream truck driving by, then you know that it’s finally picnic season! There’s nothing better than whipping…
While the Avian flu outbreak continues to grow in south-central Pennsylvania, for the very first time there are now flu-positive flocks in Berks County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently…
Spring is finally here, and that means the growing season is about to start! People everywhere are gathering up their garden tools and getting ready to break ground on their…
It’s hard to believe that in the United States, food travels an average of 1,500 miles from farm to table. Meanwhile out of every retail dollar spent on food, only…
While winter rages on in the Berks County area with cold winds and frequent snowfall, you can still stay warm and comfortable with locally-sourced alpaca wear and wool-based products. Could…
It’s finally time to start working on your New Year’s resolutions, and you’re probably considering all of the standard choices, like exercising more, cooking more, or reading more. These are…
The holiday season has finally arrived, and with it comes the need to begin shopping for gifts for your loved ones. So often this process can become a rushed affair…
There’s no better way to make wonderful memories with your friends and family this autumn than to get outside. Head out to a local farm and spend a day picking…
B.A.R.N. Seeks Nominations For 2022 Excellence In Agriculture Awards The Berks Agricultural Resource Network, B.A.R.N., is actively seeking nominations for the award categories below intended to acknowledge and encourage excellence…