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Welcome to the Berks County

Department of Agriculture

Tami S. Hildebrand, Executive Director

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote agriculture in Berks County by preserving farmland, invigorating agricultural economic development, and being an agricultural resource hub for our community.

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Berks County Department of Agriculture works with the Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board to permanently preserve large clusters of viable agricultural lands by acquiring agricultural conservation easements (ACE). An ACE prevents the development of the land for any purpose besides productive agriculture.

Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting Dates

Meeting Time & Location: All regular meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays at 7:30 PM and are currently being held virtually. The public is still invited to participate in meetings but will now do so by using the County's YouTube Channel platform for public participation. You can access this site by clicking here. Use the "comment" feature on YouTube or email questions in advance to DeptofAg@countyofberks.com.

Agenda for Agland Preservation Board Meeting

(The agenda will be posted no less than 24 hours prior to the meeting)

Meeting Dates

Title	Start Time	Location
Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting	12/15/2021 7:30 PM	Ag Center
Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting	1/26/2022 7:30 PM	Ag Center
Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting	2/23/2022 7:30 PM	Ag Center
Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting	3/30/2022 7:30 PM	Ag Center
Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board Meeting	4/27/2022 7:30 PM	Ag Center