A 13.72 acre farm protected from development

WERNERSVILLE --- A 13.72 acre farm in North Heidelberg Township will become

the second farm protected from development by Adopt An Acre Inc. and the first

farm preserved under a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Berks

which places the county on the deed of easement as a co-grantee. The MOU, which

was adopted in 2009, guarantees that the County will defend the conservation

easement in perpetuity if ever challenged. No county funds will be used to

purchase the easement. The Ludwigs will receive $1,250 per acre from Adopt An

Acre Inc. A permanent deed restriction will be placed on the property which

ensures it will remain in agricultural use.

Owned by George and Faye Ludwig, this farm is adjacent to two farms preserved by

the Berks County Agricultural Land Preservation Board and the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania. These two farms, owned by the Hook family, total more than 90

acres. read more...

2011-12 officers elected in February

seated from left, Craig Dirks, president; Dorothy Geiling, secretary; standing from left, Ted Noble, vice president; Tracy Bastian, treasurer.

earth day 2007

Adopt An Acre Benefit Concert on June 11, 2011.

Help to save farmland by joining us at the New Life Bible Fellowship Church, located at 2960 Philadelphia Ave, Oley, PA. From 7 p.m. until 9 p.m., listen to inspirational music by the Christian band, B9 Fate, with special guest Steve Myers. Tickets purchased in advance are: adults $10, students 13 and up $5, children 12 and under free. Tickets purchased at the door are: adults $12, students $7, and children 12 and under free. To order tickets or for more information, contact Adopt An Acre Inc. at 610-927-4753 by June 9,2011. Visit www.b9fate.com or click here for mail in order form.

berks agriculture career day 03-04-2011

Preserved Farms in Pennsylvania

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Join us for our Annual Meeting

Join us for our Annual Meeting Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 6 p.m. at Ozgood's Neighborhood Bar & Grill 319 East Penn Avenue, Robesonia Learn more about farmland preservation efforts in our region. We are delighted to have Dr. Gary VanDyke and Amanda Yeager as our speakers. A brief business meeting and fundraising auction will follow the program.