BCCD has recently made an update to our website! All documents, publications and pages can be found in their previous locations and tabs. We think the new look will make it easier for you to find what you are looking for and will allow us to provide you with better …
Some background information: For nutrient management planning and implementation purposes, the crop year runs from October 1 to September 30. In the past, NMP submission and approval was recommended before the crop year was to begin but a 3 month “grace period” was allowed. The review and approval process for …
Click here for details about the West Nile Virus Technician position!
Join us at the Bernville Grange March 10 from 10am-1pm No Cost To Attend – RSVP now for Hot Buffet Lunch Located at 37 Shartlesville Rd, just off Rt 183 in Bernville. TOPICS: Millions in New Funding for Farm Projects in the Tulpehocken and other Berks watersheds Farmer Panel – …
Join the Berks County Conservation District, the Farm Service Agency, and our other partners as we recognize our community’s current and future conservation leaders. When: Monday, April 27, 2015 Where: Haag’s Hotel, 3rd & Main Streets, Shartlesville PA Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm, program begins at 6:30 pm Ticket …
Agricultural Waste Systems Warning Signs are now available for purchase at the Conservation District. One sign should be located at each entrance/access point where access can result in a fatality due to manure gases and/or drowning. Three types of signs are required to cover different hazards. Click here for more …
Although winter has just started, it is never too early to begin thinking about spring! The annual Berks County Conservation District’s Tree Seedling Sale for 2015 is now taking orders. You can order tree seedlings now and pick them up at the Berks County Agricultural Center in April 2015. View …
On Sept. 22, 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, confirmed the presence the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula, (WHITE)) in Berks County, as part of its responsibility to identify plants/weeds, insects and mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses that impact Pennsylvania’s natural resources, flora …
