Agriculture

Agriculture

PA Agriculture Secretary visits Reading in fourth annual Urban Agriculture Week

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is traveling the commonwealth this week to visit 11 urban farms and ag operations in the cities of Reading, Lancaster,...
Agriculture

New Community Garden in Oakbrook seeks to Reduce Food Insecurity

The 18th Wonder Improvement Association celebrated the opening of a new community garden on Friday at the Berks County Community Health Center in Oakbrook. “Cultivating...
Agriculture

Berks Agricultural Resource Network Kicks-Off Summer B.A.R.N.OPOLY Challenge

Berks Agricultural Resource Network recently launched a fun way to support local farmers and roadside stands. On Monday, the organization launched the B.A.R.N.OPOLY challenge...
Agriculture

PA Dairymen’s Association Celebrates National Dairy Month with Milkshakes in West Lawn

The famous Farm Show milkshakes made an appearance in West Lawn Wednesday thanks to the PA Dairymen’s Association. Celebrating National Dairy Month, the pop-up...
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Agriculture

Dept. of Ag Demonstrates Safe, Effective Trap for Spotted Lanternflies

Last week in Harrisburg, a specialist from the PA Department of Agriculture demonstrated how homeowners can use a circle trap to eliminate large numbers...
Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Redding Visits Giorgio Mushrooms Mobile Vaccine Clinic

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Governor’s Advisory Commission for Latino Affairs Executive Director Luz Colon Tuesday visited a vaccine clinic at Giorgio Mushrooms where...
Agriculture

Berks Conservation District Awarded Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant

The Berks County Conservation District was awarded an urban agriculture conservation grant through a partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts and the...
Agriculture

Berks Farmers Receive Funding to Support Agricultural Projects

Seven agricultural projects will receive funding in Berks, Lebanon, Lancaster Counties through the First Industries Fund. These projects, located in three counties, will help existing farms...
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Agriculture

Berks Farmers Receive $1.8 Million to Support Agricultural Projects

Five agricultural projects being funded through the First Industries Fund were announced Tuesday. The projects will help existing farms expand their operations, bring in...
Agriculture

Conservation District Distributes Spotted Lanternfly Banding Material

The Berks Conservation District hosted a Spotted Lanternfly Banding Material Giveaway Friday morning at the Agricultural Center in Leesport. A drive-thru was setup in front...
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