Agriculture and farming in Berks County is a working industry, and this category collects both the farms and the businesses that supply them. The ground it covers runs from the Oley Valley through Fleetwood and Shoemakersville to the farm country around Bernville.
Family Farms, Orchards, and Farm Markets
Family farms here sell direct. Orchards open for pick your own apples and peaches in season, berry patches and roadside produce stands follow the harvest, and farm markets keep eggs, raw honey, and local meat stocked year-round. Dairy and livestock operations fill out the list, and plenty of farms add hayrides, corn mazes, and fall festivals when the weather turns.
Feed, Seed, and Agricultural Services
The supply side of the industry lists here as well:
- Feed and seed dealers serving farms and backyard flocks
- Farm equipment sales, parts, and repair
- Agricultural builders for barns, poultry houses, and fencing
- Crop services, lime and fertilizer application, and custom fieldwork
- Livestock supplies and animal health products
Around Kutztown and Mohnton, these suppliers serve full-time ag operations and hobby farms alike.