Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.)

The "GAME" is over for this year, but the AG Adventure Continues...
the below info should be used as
a resource guide for local farms and products

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Thank you to our generous 2024 sponsors!

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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 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


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2024  Participating B.A.R.N.opoly Locations 
***Please VISIT Their individual Websites and Facebook pages
for current Hours of opperation & Additional info 


 B.A.R.N.OPOLY Participating Locations Map for summer 2024 


1
ACEC FARM AND MARKET

469 Adams Hotel Rd, Shoemakersville

Homegrown pork, locally grown Beef, goat, lamb, variety of other food, arts, and crafts.

Special Instructions: Handicap accessible.

Special Events or Activities: Watch our Facebook page for pop-up events throughout the year

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

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Americana Farm LLC Apiary

78 Berk Rd, Shoemakersville

Raw honey, pure beeswax candles, artisan soaps, hot pepper infused honey

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Special Events or Activities: Honey tastings, photo ops for kids of all ages, bee themed trivia, and more

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location, Production or Processing Facility, Honey and Bee Farm

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Antietam Valley Farmer's and Artist' Market

905 Byram Street, Reading
SEASONAL - SUMMER HOURS ONLY


Cheese, yogurt, baked goods, local honey, local roasted coffee, candles, wine, local meat, handmade soap, jewelry, fudge, and more...

Special Instructions: Small lot for parking and plenty of street parking nearby.

Special Events or Activities: Live Music. Check Social Media for Details. 

Farm Store/Retail Location, Farmers Market

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​Bad farm

86 Wieder Rd, Kempton
Daily 6am-8pm

Milk, Chocolate milk, ice cream, beef, pork, yogurts, cheeses, baked goods, prepared meals.
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Special Instructions: Self-service, cash or check only

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location, Production or Processing Facility, Animal breeding

5
The Bake Shop at Skyline Drive Orchard

118 Skyline Dr, Reading

We offer delicious pies, cakes, breads, muffins, pastries, cookies, puddings, salads, soups -all baked and made fresh daily. We also carry a wide variety of unique artisan retail products that make wonderful gifts and newfound treasures.

Special Instructions: Check skylinebakeshop.com for updates and additional information.

Farm Store/Retail Location, Bakery

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Bent Limb Farm LLC

592 Stone Hill Rd, Shoemakersville

We are a working family farm raising alpacas for their wonderful fiber and the products that can be made from this fiber. We also raise pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys and rabbits. Our farm store offers yarn, roving, sheepskins; Pasture-raised pork, lamb, goat & chicken; eggs

Special Instructions: Plenty of parking. Feel free to walk around the farm to see the animals!  Some GPS will stop you short of our driveway on Stone Hill Road. Follow the numbers on the mailboxes to 592.

Special Events & Activities: Check Social Media for updates.

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location, Production or Processing Facility, Animal breeding

7
Berks County Fair

1216 Hilltop Road, Leesport
SUMMER EVENT

Fair celebrating Agriculture in Berks County. Lots of education spots, meet farmers, enjoy kid’s activities. 
The fair
showcases excellence in farm fresh produce, livestock exhibits and everything in between.
Provides fun for the entire family to enjoy. F
armer market vendors, fair food, other ag products.

Special instructions: Stop by the fair food booth located near the animal barns to get your stamp. 
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Special Events & Activities: Check out the full schedule: www.theberkscountyfair.com/schedule

Family-friendly Fair

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Berks County Heritage Center

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1102 Red Bridge Road, Reading

Special Instructions:  Pop into the Heritage Center to pick up your PA Americana brochures! Check out the Barn Art trail, Covered Bridge trails, ‘Take it Outside,’ the ‘Get Curious about the Wonderful Things to Do,’ and other travel guides.

Special Events & Activities: Earn bonus points with special PA Americana Challenges!
Take a picture with the Distelfink statue or at the Heritage Center’s red covered bridge (or any of the other 4 on the Covered Bridge Trail) and post it on Social Media.  Use the hashtags #barnopoly #berkscounty #visitpaamericana 
Take a tour of the Gruber Wagon Works."


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BERKS Nature

575 St Bernardine Street, Reading

Adopt-A-Bee fundraiser where visitors can purchase a crocheted bee keychain, local raw honey, Climate friendly coffee, "Did you get outside today" clothing, rocks & minerals, and more!

Special Instructions: Parking available off of St. Bernardine Street, walk all the way down the path to the double doors.


10
The Berry Farm & Orchard

86 Moselem Church Rd., Kutztown,

Berries, vegetables, flowers, honey, preserves, and more! 

Special Instructions: Check the website!


Farm Store/Retail Location, Pick Your Own

11
Birdsboro Farmers Market

226 N Water St, Birdsboro
SEASONAL - SUMMER ONLY
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Fresh, locally sourced produce, baked goods, wine, candles, meat, honey

Special Instructions: ​Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for Rain Date Updates

Outdoor Farmers Market

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Bog TURTLE CREEK FARM

712 High Boulevard, Reading
Please text 585-290-3159 to schedule a visit
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General produce, beef sticks, and additional local products.

Special Instructions: Ken Grille pool is overflow parking

Working Farm, Community Garden or Greenspace

13
Boyertown Farmers Market

129 S. Reading Avenue, Boyertown
SEASONAL - SUMMER​

Produce, granola, honey, pickled items, peanut butter, cooking oils, candles, goat soap, beef, lamb, eggs, fudge, dips, salsas, pottery, flowers - all local to the Boyertown area

Special Instructions: ​Please follow us on Facebook for updates and any weather cancellations (extreme heat or storms)

Outdoor Farmers Market

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Cultivating Community Garden

1040 Ligget Avenue, Reading

Volunteer Opportunities at our Community Garden with veggies & herbs

Special Instructions: Parking Available in Berks County Community Health Lot

Special Events & Activities: For Garden Based Programming and Educational Events see FB Page
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Community Garden

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Deerfoot Vineyards and Winery

1492 Ridge Road, Shoemakersville
Sat & Sun 12-5pm

Wine

Special Instructions: Limited parking

Special Events & Activities: Pick-your-own Blueberries thru mid-July

Farm Store/Retail Location, Production or Processing Facility, Winery

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Dove song Dairy

108 Siegfreid Road, Bernville
Thursdays & Fridays 9am-7pm
Saturdays 10am-5pm


Goat cheese, goat milk soap and other goat goodies.

Special Instructions:  No pets please! Cash and credit cards accepted

Special Events & Activities: Free cheese samples!

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

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Fantasyland Farms LLC

70 Hill View Road, Robesonia
Saturdays 10am-12pm and to check Facebook or call 610-972-3934 for additional hours/appointment

Wagyu Beef and Beef Tallow Products
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​Special Instructions: You can preorder for pick up or browse yourself. It is a residential location, park at the bottom door entrance.

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

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Farm Traveler LLC​

145 N. 6th St, Reading (TUESDAYS ALL YEAR) @ RDG Fresh Market 11am-2pm
638 Penn Street, Reading (THURSDAYS JUNE-SEPT ONLY) 10am-2pm


fresh produce and local pantry items

​Special Instructions: SNAP accepted; recipients receive $2 for every $5 spent with EBT. All tender accepted.
RDG Fresh Market is inside the lobby
Metered Street Parking (coins or ParkMobile App)


Special Events & Activities: ​Food Trust will give nutrition lessons. 
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Farm Store/Retail Location

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GoggleWorks Gardens

247 Walnut Street, Reading

Artisan goods, jams, jellies and other goodies available in the GoggleWorks center for the arts main building in The New Store

​Special Instructions: The New Store - located inside the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts main building across the street from the garden at 201 Washington St, Reading

Special Events & Activities:  Check FB

Community Garden or Greenspace

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Goose Lane Egg Farm

111 Goose Lane Sinking Spring 
Wed 2-6pm; Thur & Fri 10am-6pm;
Sat 9am-3pm


Homegrown, in season produce, pastured raised eggs and poultry, lamb, beef, and pork. Local raw honey, ice cream, baked goods and coffee. Don’t forget your cooler!

​Special Instructions: Amble parking available. We accept cash and credit cards ($10 minimum).

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

21
Harvest Moon Aquaponics

841 E Wyomissing Blvd, Reading
Tuesday-Friday, 8am-1pm

Former Baldwin Brass facility that has been transformed into a Automotive Complex with an Aquaponic garden.

Special Instructions: Park and enter at the showroom. Ask any employee to direct you to the Aquaponics location
or ask for Jamie Kring.


Aquaponics

22
Kog Hill Winery

105 Twin County Road, Morgantown
Thur 12-6pm;
Fri-Sat 12-8pm;
Sun 12-5pm


Semi- Sweet & Dry wines, Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Pear, and Raspberry, Cider

Special Instructions: Credit cards Cash or Check. Order online for pick up.

Winery

23
Lily’s Vineyard on Skyline Drive

110 Skyline Drive, Reading
​Sat & Sun 12-5pm

Semi- Sweet & Dry wines, Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, Peach, Pear, and Raspberry

Special Instructions: Credit cards Cash or Check. Order online for pick up.

Winery

24
Local Leaf Market ​

3071 W Philadelphia Ave, Oley
Tues-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm

Locally produced products from 80+ growers & producers. Organically grown produce, Coffee, made in house bakery, gluten free items, made in house prepared food, ice cream, kombucha on tap, dairy & cheeses, meats, eggs, breads, cold-pressed juices, & more!

Special Instructions: Payment methods include credit, debit, & cash.
Follow us on Facebook for daily updates on what's available
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Farm Store/Retail Location

25
Oak Nut Farm

1251 Airport Road, Bethel 
Tue 2:30pm-5:30pm & Sat 9am-12pm

Oak Nut Farm is a USDA Certified Organic small family farm located in Bethel, PA (Berks County) that grows a diverse variety of seasonal vegetables, fruits, herbs, and cut flowers. Our mission is to provide fresh, clean, high quality products that nourish our community. We are committed to integrating regenerative farming principles and practices on our farm that will increase biodiversity, enrich soils, and improve the watershed. Our family pledges to work in partnerships toward a local food system that is accessible, equitable, and secure.

Special Instructions: We accept cash, check, credit/debit, and FMNP checks. Please take Route 501 to Airport Road to get to our farm stand--DO NOT take Martha Drive.

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

26
Organic Love

18 Essig Drive, Fleetwood
9-5 please call 484-507-4180 to schedule a visit

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CBD products

Special Events & Activities: 14th of July and 9th of June are two days of farm volunteering

Working Farm, Agritourism

27
Over Home Alpacas

18 Midway Rd, Bethel
Thur-Sat 10am-2pm.
All other hours by appointment 717-673-2541


Over Home Alpacas has alpaca clothing items for sale. We also have yarn and alpaca fiber for people that want to make their own items. We sell novelties alpaca items such as stuffed animals, alpaca dryer balls, keyrings, and pom-poms. Alpaca socks are always the perfect gift for you and friends! We have several styles and weights, even alpaca socks for summer!

​Special Instructions: When parking please do not block the driveway. Also please be aware of moving farm machinery. Please no pets allowed on premises. Thank you! 

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location, Agritourism. Animal breeding

28
Penn Street Market

638 Penn Street, Reading
Thursdays 10 am - 2 pm (JUNE through September)

Fresh vegetables and fruits, local when possible
Starting in July - Meat, eggs, locally produced pantry items

Special Instructions: Parking available in the adjacent lot for $2/hr, SNAP & FMNP Checks Accepted
email Penn [email protected] to volunteer

Special Events & Activities: Live Food/Nutrition Demos, Community Partners and weekly activities

​Urban Farmer's Market

29
PG (Prarie Girl) Enterprise

27 Pine Forge Road, Douglassville
Hours by appointment 610-698-0445

Farm Fresh Eggs, Local Raw Honey, Vegetables and Berries (in season),
Perennial Plants, Straw Bales, Repurposed Farm Decor


Special Instructions: This is a home based operation, so it is best to call ahead to make sure someone is around. Fruit and vegetables are best fresh, so keeping up on Facebook when available is recommended.

Special Events & Activities:  Check Facebook for Updates


Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location, Christmas Tree Sales, Custom Wreaths

30
Purple Pleasures Lavender Farm

63 Long Rd, Lenhartsville
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

Various lavender products such as lavender bundles, bath/body products, candles, culinary lavender items

Special Instructions: No pets allowed. We do have honey bees and regular bees present during summer.
They do not bother people but people with allergies should be aware.

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Special Events & Activities: We have lavender distillation proceed happening where we actually distill lavender and make lavender essential oil

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

31
Quarry View Farm

526 Huffs Church Road, Alburtis
Fri 3pm-5pm;
Sat & Sun 12-5pm


Homegrown pork cuts, homegrown Whole chickens, homegrown Whole ducks, homegrown Whole rabbits, homegrown local beef cuts , farm fresh chicken and duck eggs. All meats are frozen.

Special Instructions: Follow us on Facebook. We accept credit cards.

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

32
Rosedell Farms

1603 Old Swede Road, Douglassville
Check our FB page for the location.
Call 610-496-6508 to confirm weekday hours


Fresh farm grown & locally sourced produce, Homemade root beer, horseradish, soups, pickles, jams & jellies.

Special Instructions: We accept cash and Venmo

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

33
Setter Ridge Vineyards

99 Dietrich Valley Road, Kutztown

Setter Ridge Vineyards a variety of wine from dry to sweet & sparkling available by the glass or bottle. Join us Sundays for Mimosas. You can also enjoy ice cream flights throughout the summer.

​Special Instructions: We are both pet & family friendly. 

Special Events & Activities: 
Check FB for Hours and Events

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location, Production or Processing Facility, Winery

34
Swartz FARM

 1641 Alleghenyville Rd, Mohnton
Self-serve farmstand (unstaffed) Open 8am-8pm, Daily;

Fresh Eggs, Honey, wool products, and more

​Special Instructions: Farm stand is self serve/runs on honor system
Animal visits/tours- by appointment only. Call ahead to schedule 
610-790-5339

​Special Events & Activities: Baby Goat Yoga, Farm Tours. Check Facebook Page

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location, Animal breeding

35
Valley Milkhouse

​92 Covered Bridge Road, Oley
10-6 daily as a self-serve farmstand (unstaffed)

artisan cheese + farmstand produce, bread, meat, eggs & mushrooms

Special Instructions:  honor system / self service (stamp will be provided at checkout)
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ccepting cash and Venmo (no credit cards)

Farm Store/Retail Location, Production or Processing Facility

36
Wanamakers General Store

8888 Kings Highway, Kempton
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm;
Sat 8am-6pm;
Sun 9am-3pm


Through our collaboration with many local businesses, growers, and artisans, we offer a unique shopping experience. Visit our deli for an exciting selection of hoagies, wraps, and salads made to order. Stock your pantry with our wide variety of dry goods, bulk foods and fresh local produce. Visit the Grab and Go cooler stocked with fresh sliced deli meats, cheeses or try one of our seasonal salads made fresh on premise with ingredients from our organic garden. Now scooping Nesting Box Creamery ice cream!

Farm Store/Retail Location

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​Way-har farms

7701 Bernville Rd, Bernville
Daily 7 am-8 pm


Ice Cream, Sundaes, Bakery, Milk, Butter, Cheeses, much more

Special Events & Activities: ​July Ice Cream month - July 1 Kickoff

Farm Store/Retail Location

38
Waymaker Farm Market

1105 Milestone Road, Wernersville
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In season fruits/vegetables and flowers. Some other local products.

Special Instructions: Cash or Credit Cards accepted

Special Events & Activities: Keep an eye out on social media for upcoming events through out the year

Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

39
Weaver's Orchard

40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown
Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm
Sat: 8am-5pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS


We offer homegrown produce, baked goods, deli sandwiches, and many specialty grocery items!

Special Instructions: Cash or Credit Cards accepted

Special Events & Activities: Pick-Your-Own daily.
Artisan Festival June 29th
Specials running for 4th of July.


Working Farm, Farm Store/Retail Location

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West Reading Farmers Market

598 Penn Ave, West Reading
Check Website for current Seasonal Hours

WRFM is a year-round outdoor producer-only market. Our goals include educating our customer base on the benefits and positive impact of committing to supporting locally grown and produced foods. We offer a variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits, artisan pastries, organic breads and sweet treats, meats, eggs, cheeses, raw honey, ravioli, olive oil, roasted coffee and tea, fresh cut flowers, herbal tinctures and body products, cider, wine and distilled beverages. We encourage our value added producers to use local ingredients wherever possible.
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Special Instructions: You may park in the West Reading Shopping Center lot for free. Some vendors accept pre-orders. All vendors accept credit cards, most accept Venmo.

Special Events & Activities: July 14th West Reading Farmers Market 18th Anniversary!
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Farmers market

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B.A.R.N.OPOLY Instructions & Rules:


  1. Register to play.  (Registration is closed for 2024.  Stay tuned for B.A.R.N.opoly 2025 info Coming in spring! 
  2. Pick up a physical game board at our Kick-Off Event on Monday, June 17th, 5:30 -7:30 at Berks Nature -  575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA OR any participating location (while supplies last). Boards should be available at all locations by Saturday, June 22nd.  
  3. Visit and shop at as many participating locations as you're able from Tuesday, June 18th through Saturday, August 17th to collect as many stamps on your board as possible. 1 stamp = 1 point
  4. Earn BONUS Points by creating posts on Facebook and Instagram to document you ag adventures and discoveries. Share your experiences with friends and family. Use #barnopoly so we can find and tally your posts!!! ​ (If you're not a social media person, you can still get extra points when you email us some pictures and tell us all about your experience and we'll post it for you on our page!) Earn points by completing the following challenges:​
    1. ​"Check in," tag, and give shouts to your favorite locations.
    2. Write about a fun experiences or stories from your BARNopoly adventures.
    3. Show us the great local products bought.
    4. Tell us something you learned about farming, production, or anything else you found interesting during your BARNopoly travels.
    5. Share a recipe or meal that you made with local ingredients.  Where did the ingredients come from?
  5. Check your email for announcements and additional special challenges (to earn even more points) through out the summer.
  6. Have fun!
  7. When the game is over, submit your board. Turn it in at the Wrap up Celebration on Saturday, August 17th at RIVERZILLA Riverfront Park - 407 Riverfront Drive in Reading from 11 am to 3 pm  OR take a picture and email to [email protected] - by Sunday, August 25th -to be entered to win great Ag-related prizes. 
 
  • Support of the participating sites by buying something is highly encouraged, but no purchase necessary.
  • One stamp per location per card.
  • Local products, gift cards, or unique experiences will be awarded to top players.
  • Prizes will be awarded based on the number of stamps collected plus the number of social media posts and completed challenges.

Do you have other Ag and local business lovers in your life?  Encourage them to play, too, and challenge them to see who can visit the most locations!

Are you looking for even more great Ag-related spots and events?  Check out the full Berks County Food Map and Berks Ag Event Calendar!
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    Have fun and good luck!
     The B.A.R.N. Team

Please direct any questions to [email protected].




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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 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