The Pennsylvania Agricultural Land Preservation Board has approved an additional 34 acres of Berks County farmland through the purchase of conservation easements valued at $85,250.

The land, owned by Frank and Carol Szarko, is along the Manatawny Creek in Oley Township.

“Agriculture is a significant economic driver in Berks County,” said state Sen. Judy Schwank, a Berks Democrat and board member. >>Read more…