Cookie Sale Planned for Dairy Farm Family Injured in Van ...
Gerald and Erla Hoover rarely ventured far from their dairy farm. There was always work that needed to be done. The Berks County couple with nine children made an exception last month. They took a road trip from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin to see...
Whether shopping for gifts or purchasing ingredients for holiday meals this year, remember to buy Berks and support local farms. Browse local gift ideas in the 2021 Holiday Food & Gift Guide.
Maximize Manure to Offset Fertilizer Costs
Now is the time to learn to reduce fertilizer costs with manure injection by attending this upcoming event. With significant increases in fertilizer costs for next year's crops, it is important to look for every opportunity to reduce nutrient...
Harrisburg, PA - From Lancaster to State College, and Williamsburg to Pittsburgh, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding traveled Pennsylvania this week highlighting the commonwealth's seven state-certified agriculture apprenticeship programs and...
Recent scientific research has shown a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection within white-tailed deer populations in North America. This is the first time that the virus has been detected at population levels in wildlife. In the study, more...
After more than two years of uninterrupted growth, global milk production is down, with growth expected to dip into negative territory in the final quarter of 2021. Farmgate milk prices are on the rise, in line with higher commodity prices...
Baby Formula Manufacturer ByHeart Awarded $1.75 Million...
Reading- December 6, 2021 − Sen. Judy Schwank (D-11th District) announced today that ByHeart was awarded $1.75 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant funding for improvements to a Reading-based facility. ByHeart's...
The GIANT Co. opens state-of-the-art e-commerce...
Earlier this month, The GIANT Co. officially opened its new GIANT Direct e-commerce fulfillment center (EFC) in Philadelphia. The ultramodern 124,000-square-foot facility will enable the company to serve more customers in Philadelphia and - for...
The Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP) provides pandemic assistance to cover eligible certification and education expenses for agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic. This...
Have you been thinking about preserving your family’s farmland but don’t know if its eligible? Then call the Berks County Dept. of Agriculture at 610-378-1844 or email Tami Hildebrand at thildebrand@countyofberks.com to get answers to your questions or schedule an appointment to review the potential to apply. The deadline to apply for 2022’s Land Evaluation Site Assessment (LESA) Ranking is December 31, 2021. Call today!
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USDA to Make Up to $800 Million Available to Provide...
Up to $800 Million Will Help Biofuel Producers and Rural Americans Build Back Better U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will make up to $800 million available to support biofuel producers and...
USDA's new initiative - USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers - will establish new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to a broad set of farmers, ranchers, and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions.
This online course about the science and practice of beekeeping is for beginning beekeepers. It covers bee biology and behavior, hive management, equipment, bee products, and more.
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