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Berks Country Berks Country is a section of the Reading Eagle devoted to the people and communities in rural areas.

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.
24/07/2024

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.

Planting with drought resistance in mind is a good idea, both for the aesthetics of your garden during dry periods and f...
24/07/2024

Planting with drought resistance in mind is a good idea, both for the aesthetics of your garden during dry periods and for conserving our water resources.

Interested landowners must apply by Dec. 31 of each year.
26/06/2024

Interested landowners must apply by Dec. 31 of each year.

The Rebmans and Reeds of Tulpehocken Township are an example of diversification in the county's agriculture community.
26/06/2024

The Rebmans and Reeds of Tulpehocken Township are an example of diversification in the county's agriculture community.

The Rebmans and Reeds of Tulpehocken Township are an example of diversification in the county’s agriculture community.

In partnership with its newly formed Urban Agricultural Development Committee, B.A.R.N. will be educating people about t...
26/06/2024

In partnership with its newly formed Urban Agricultural Development Committee, B.A.R.N. will be educating people about the methods and importance of integrating urbanization and agriculture.

There are lots of community events to attend in and around Berks County.
26/06/2024

There are lots of community events to attend in and around Berks County.

Raised beds can be constructed using several types of building materials, including wood, synthetic lumber, brick or sto...
26/06/2024

Raised beds can be constructed using several types of building materials, including wood, synthetic lumber, brick or stone.

A listing of events taking place in and around Berks County
26/06/2024

A listing of events taking place in and around Berks County

Events are on the campus of Gov. Mifflin Intermediate School.
26/06/2024

Events are on the campus of Gov. Mifflin Intermediate School.

Berks has the second oldest county fair in Pennsylvania.
26/06/2024

Berks has the second oldest county fair in Pennsylvania.

The major problem with invasives is their lack of any natural controls as they out compete native species.
22/05/2024

The major problem with invasives is their lack of any natural controls as they out compete native species.

Luke Howard will lead the nonprofit’s partnership with Warehime Enterprise to regenerate farmland in south central Penns...
22/05/2024

Luke Howard will lead the nonprofit’s partnership with Warehime Enterprise to regenerate farmland in south central Pennsylvania.

Attending is all about food and fun.
22/05/2024

Attending is all about food and fun.

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.
22/05/2024

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.

For me, fest and special events season has already begun and, in fact, it really never ends as one year rolls into the n...
22/05/2024

For me, fest and special events season has already begun and, in fact, it really never ends as one year rolls into the next.

For a successful harvest, here are a few considerations.
24/04/2024

For a successful harvest, here are a few considerations.

An outing along the Schuylkill River leads to an amazing find.
24/04/2024

An outing along the Schuylkill River leads to an amazing find.

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.
24/04/2024

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.

Three grandchildren of western Berks farmer use their farm experiences to develop their future.
24/04/2024

Three grandchildren of western Berks farmer use their farm experiences to develop their future.

Valerie and Kurt Malmberg, owners of Greshville Antiques, have earned a name for themselves due to their specialization ...
24/04/2024

Valerie and Kurt Malmberg, owners of Greshville Antiques, have earned a name for themselves due to their specialization in artwork native to Berks County.

Even before organized religions began dominating human culture and values, a belief in something other than the self was...
27/03/2024

Even before organized religions began dominating human culture and values, a belief in something other than the self was present in even our most ancient ancestors.

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.
27/03/2024

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County.

27/03/2024

Land transferred to William Penn State Forest – Gibraltar Hill will be available to the public for recreation including hiking, bird watching and hunting.

The experiences of farm life for three brothers made their future work in the food and fiber system an easy decision.
27/03/2024

The experiences of farm life for three brothers made their future work in the food and fiber system an easy decision.

Enjoy a hayride through the peach and apple blossoms and take advantage of photo ops in the blossoming orchard.
26/03/2024

Enjoy a hayride through the peach and apple blossoms and take advantage of photo ops in the blossoming orchard.

The session is intended to answer questions for those new to agriculture.
28/02/2024

The session is intended to answer questions for those new to agriculture.

Some bloom on old wood (growth from the previous year), and some bloom on new wood (growth that will occur in the spring...
28/02/2024

Some bloom on old wood (growth from the previous year), and some bloom on new wood (growth that will occur in the spring).

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County
28/02/2024

A listing of events happening in and around Berks County

The Sattazahn family of Marion Township is keeping the legacy alive.
28/02/2024

The Sattazahn family of Marion Township is keeping the legacy alive.

A lifelong passion for fairs and community earned Oley resident Shirley Moyer the award at the Pennsylvania State Associ...
28/02/2024

A lifelong passion for fairs and community earned Oley resident Shirley Moyer the award at the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs' annual conference.

A lifelong passion for fairs and community earned Oley resident Shirley Moyer the award at the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs’ annual conference.

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Reading Fair dinner milk toast by Taylor Pool:

We visited the wool pool this weekend. Here's a preview of Wednesday's story:

Just havin' fun.

Paint the Rain contest is going on right now at the Berks Ag Center in Bern Township. You can bid on rain barrels or just vote for your favorite until 7 p.m.

Listen to the peepers at Hopewell near Birdsboro

Listen to the spring peepers at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.

Here's a glimpse of the apiary section of the Farm Show

A little glimpse inside the huge cattle barn:

Pennsylvania is the top mushroom producing state. Did you know that mushrooms grow about 5 pounds per square foot? They grow in 12-week cycles and can be harvested three times. Mushrooms start out as spawn.

Berks County's own Horst brothers are performing at Farm Show's Got Talent

What breed of chicken is this? You can meet it at Pennsylvania Farm Show

We're at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. And the chickens seem happy to see us. Reading Eagle

Be sure to pick up a copy of this week's Berks Country. We mix it up in the pantry with phoebe's pure food and experience the healing power of green and much more. And Reading Eagle Craig Schaffer celebrates his 200th sketchbook column.

Last Looks 2016
Last Looks 2016

Last Looks 2016
Last Looks 2016

Here's a look at some of the beauty we've encountered in Berks Country in 2016.

Coming up Dec. 28 in Berks Country
Coming up Dec. 28 in Berks Country

The Milk Toast at #pfb16

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