Access to local, fresh foods is always on the menu in Greater Reading
One of Greater Reading’s defining features is its easy access to a diverse array of farms and fresh food. From quaint, family-owned operations to expansive agricultural estates, there is no shortage of options for those seeking the freshest produce straight from the source. Whether commuting to or from work or running an errand, there is always a roadside stand or farmer’s market along the way to sample the season’s finest offerings for appetizers, entrees, sides and dessert!
Farmers’ Markets
Farmers Markets in our area bring multiple farmers and vendors together in one location making shopping for farm fresh products easy!
- Fairgrounds Farmers Market
2934 N. 5th St. Hwy., Reading | fairgroundsfarmersmarket.com - PA Dutch Farmers Market of Wyomissing
845B Woodland Road, Wyomissing | PAdutchfarmersmarketofwyomissing.com - Shillington Farmers Market
10 S. Summit Ave., Shillington | shillingtonfarmersmarket.com
Stands
Farm stands all varying in their hours of operation and offer a variety of seasonally fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables, fruit meats, baked goods to fill your refrigerator, freezer or fresh to the table.
- Gooselane Egg Farm
111 Goose Lane, Sinking Spring | gooselaneeggfarm.com - Burkholders Farm Fresh Produce
55 Stump Road, Fleetwood | justplainbusiness.com/burkholders-farm-fresh-produce - Oak Nut Farm
1200 Airport Road, Bethel | oaknutfarm.com
Wine & Spirits
From boutique wineries to craft distilleries, one can indulge in locally produced wines, spirits and craft beverages.
- Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery
9850 Newtown Road, Breinigsville | cloverhillwinery.com - Deerfoot Vineyards and Winery
1492 Ridge Road, Shoemakersville | wine.deerfootfarm.com - Saucony Creek Brewing Company
15032 Kutztown Road, Kutztown | sauconybeer.com
Seasonal Specialties - U-Pick
In the spring and summer months, berry patches burst with juicy strawberries and blueberries, inviting visitors to pick their own. As the seasons transition, orchards come alive with apples, peaches and pears, beckoning visitors to wander through the orchard rows and fill their baskets. Then it is time to look for the perfect pumpkin from the patch or trek out and harvest your own Christmas tree.
- County Line Orchard
9200 Kings Hwy., Kempton | countylineorchardPA.com - Frecon Farms
505 South Reading Ave., Boyertown | freconfarms.com - The Berry Farm
86 Moselem Church Road, Kutztown | theberryfarmandorchard.com - Prout’s Jollyview Farm 1560 Memorial Hwy., Oley | proutsjollyviewfarm.com
- Savidge Farms
1719 State St., Mertztown | savidgefarms.com - Plow Farms
4410 Morgantown Road, Mohnton | savidgefarms.com
Large Quantities to Specific Products
If you want to buy flats of flowers or just two strip steaks, there is a location in Greater Reading that can fill the need.
- Kutztown Produce Auction
209 Oakhaven Road, Fleetwood | kutztownproduceauction.com - Gauker Farms
846 Fleetwood Lyons Road, Fleetwood | gaukerfarms.com
The Berks Local Food Map provides a list of these farms and more in Greater Reading. Filter options allow you to search the directory by business type and product. View the farm directory and explore just how easy it is to access farm fresh produce in Greater Reading at growtogetherberks.com/directory/.
