Posted on July 1, 2022 by Heather Adams

Berks Agricultural Resource Network Kicks-Off Summer B.A.R.N.OPOLY Challenge

by Berks Agricultural Resource Network

Berks Agricultural Resource Network Kicks-Off Summer B.A.R.N.OPOLY Challenge

To kick off a summer full of delicious local eats, Berks Agricultural Resource Network (B.A.R.N.) kicked off their B.A.R.N.OPOLY challenge Monday at Rose Lawn Bistro in Reading. Guests Berks County Commissioner Michael Rivera, MBA, Bill Evans on behalf of Senator Judy Schwank, and sponsor Scott Hauseman of Fulton Bank joined the celebration, acknowledging that Pennsylvania ranks second in direct farm product sales in the nation and the importance the local food supply has on supporting small businesses and strengthening our Berks County communities.

The two-month challenge encourages shoppers to pick up a game board at participating locations and to visit each of the 39 farms, stores, and restaurants throughout the County, earning a stamp or sticker at each. The challenge runs through Saturday, August 20, at which time registered participants email a photo of their completed (or mostly completed) card to B.A.R.N. to earn prizes. Prizes are donated by the participating farms and stores, including gift certificates, honey, shirts, and experiences including a farm to table dinner.

Pictured below at the ribbon cutting are: B.A.R.N. Director and Marketing Committee Chair Jodi Gauker, Bill Evans, B.A.R.N. President Lolly Lesher, Scott Hauseman, Commissioner Rivera, B.A.R.N. Director Alice Kamp, Local Food Mascot and Calf Feeder Extraordinaire Callie “Cheese” Gauker (age 7), B.A.R.N. Director Lucine Sihelnik, and B.A.R.N. Director and GRCA Government Relations Director Katherine Hetherington Cunfer.

B.A.R.N.OPOLY is made possible thanks to generous donations by Horizon Farm Credit , Fulton Bank , and Ephrata National Bank .

During the kick-off celebration, B.A.R.N. Marketing Committee Chair Jodi Gauker suggested the following challenges while enjoying the travels and good eats around Berks County:

For questions, please contact Jodi Gauker, B.A.R.N. Marketing Committee Chair at 724-454-3674 or [email protected].

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