Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.)
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Nominations for the B.A.R.N. Excellence in Agriculture Awards are OPEN!

Submit Your Nomination Here
We want to hear from you! Let us know who in our ag community you believe deserves recognition for their exceptional work and efforts.

The Berks Agricultural Resource Network, BARN, is now seeking nominations for four award categories meant to acknowledge and encourage excellence in agriculture-related areas.

2024 Bountiful Berks Award to recognize individuals or groups, or a project, that have distinguished themselves by achieving and/or promoting best practices in agriculture or related businesses.  

2024 Agriculture Journalism Award to recognize three examples of exemplary articles, blog posts, podcasts or television spots about agriculture published between Oct. 2023 and Sept. 2024

2024 Agriculture Communications Award to recognize three examples of exemplary newsletters, social media posts, etc., about agriculture published between Oct. 2023 and Sept. 2024.

2024 Tressie S. Caton Women in Agriculture Award, named after Ms. Caton, a tireless and vibrant member of Pennsylvania’s Agri-Women organization, to recognize excellence in agriculture-related fields like, science, economics, farming, veterinary work, philanthropy and more.

Feel free to submit winners in more than one category. 



Written Submissions:
Nominations must include a 250-word typed personal statement or testament.  
Please include your name, e-mail address, home address, and phone number with your submission.


Video Submissions:
If you prefer to submit your nomination in video format, you can do so through a video link from your phone or let us know, and we will give you access to a digital folder where you can drop your recording. Please keep your recording under one minute.    

All applicants must live in or predominantly serve Berks County. 

All applicants must live in or predominantly serve Berks County. 

Nominations must be received on or before Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Submit entries via THIS FORM,  
or e-mail: [email protected]
Or mail to: B.A.R.N.

1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA 19533
Attn. Bountiful Berks Awards


Awards will be presented to winners at B.A.R.N.’s December Quarterly Meeting at Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Rd, Leesport, PA 19533, on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 


Thanks,
The B.A.R.N. Team 
Submit Your Nomination Here
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  • About B.A.R.N.
    • Board Of Directors
    • Strategic Plan
  • 2024 Ag Awards
  • Join or Support B.A.R.N.
  • B.A.R.N.OPOLY 2025
    • B.A.R.N.OPOLY 2024
    • B.A.R.N.OPOLY 2023
    • B.A.R.N.OPOLY 2022
    • B.A.R.N.OPOLY 2021
    • B.A.R.N.OPOLY Rules
  • Urban Ag Bus Tour 2024
  • Local Markets & Ag Businesses
  • Agricultural Events
    • 2023 Bountiful Berks Banquet
    • Fall 2021 Farm Tour
    • Community Educational Events
    • Bountiful Berks Banquet
    • B.A.R.N. BBQ at the Sacred Oak
    • Career Fair
    • 2021 National Ag Day Video Contest
    • National Ag Week Events
  • Holiday Guide
  • 2023 National Agriculture Day Contest
    • 2023 Ag Day Contest Winners