HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. — Representatives of Pennsylvania’s Wolf administration visited Berks County on Monday to tout the importance of agriculture education in schools.
Officials with the state departments of agriculture and education got a look at the ag education program at Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township.
District officials said combining agriculture with education is a staple of their philosophy.
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding said the world has changed in many ways since the last time he visited the district four years ago, but he said the district’s commitment to the field has not.

“But there’s an expectation of your school district, I’m sure, that this school is going to produce great students and respond to the workforce needs of today and for the future,” Redding said.
State officials have been touring agriculture education programs across Pennsylvania.
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PHOTOS: Pa. leaders tour Conrad Weiser HS ag program

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, including a small barn that houses various farm animals.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, including a small barn that houses various farm animals.

Members of the Wolf administration tour Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, while highlighting improvements in Pennsylvania’s agriculture education system.

Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty gets a close-up look at Conrad Weiser High School’s agriculture program, which includes a small barn that houses various farm animals.

Conrad Weiser High School showcases innovative and engaging agriculture education programs, such as an agricultural library, classroom, and science laboratory, microbiology lab, outdoor barn and greenhouse.

Pennsylvania Education Secretary Russell Redding visits the agriculture program at Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

Conrad Weiser High School showcases its agriculture education programs to members of Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration.

Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty gets a close-up look at Conrad Weiser High School’s agriculture program, which includes a small barn that houses various farm animals.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, including a small barn that houses various farm animals.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, including a small barn for various farm animals.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases agriculture education programs, such as an agricultural library, classroom, and science laboratory, microbiology lab, outdoor barn and greenhouse.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, including a greenhouse.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, including a greenhouse.

Conrad Weiser High School students show their agriculture education programs, including a greenhouse, to members of Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration.

Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty gets a close-up look at Conrad Weiser High School’s agriculture program, which includes an agricultural library, classroom, and science laboratory, microbiology lab, outdoor barn and greenhouse.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, which include a classroom, science laboratory, and microbiology lab.

Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, showcases its agriculture education programs, which include a classroom, science laboratory, and microbiology lab.

Conrad Weiser High School showcases innovative and engaging agriculture education programs, such as an agricultural library, classroom, and science laboratory, microbiology lab, outdoor barn and greenhouse.

Conrad Weiser High School showcases innovative and engaging agriculture education programs, such as an agricultural library, classroom, and science laboratory, microbiology lab, outdoor barn and greenhouse.

Members of the Wolf administration tour the agriculture education system at Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

Adam Serras, Conrad Weiser agriculture educator, discusses the innovative and engaging agriculture education programs at Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

Adam Serras, Conrad Weiser agriculture educator, discusses the innovative and engaging agriculture education programs at Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, during a visit to Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, celebrates the successes of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission over the past year, which includes the increase in agricultural programs through the state.

Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visits Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, to celebrate the successes of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission over the past year, which includes the increase in agricultural programs through the state.

Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty, during a visit to Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, celebrates the successes of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission over the past year, which includes the increase in agricultural programs through the state.

Acting Secretary of Education Eric Hagarty visits Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, to celebrate the successes of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission over the past year.

Stephon Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission, announces the highlights of the Commission for Agriculture Education Excellence’s 2022 annual report during a visit to Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

Stephon Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Agricultural Education Excellence Commission, announces the highlights of the Commission for Agriculture Education Excellence’s 2022 annual report during a visit to Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township.

Conrad Weiser High School student Kami Gechter discusses the innovative and engaging agriculture education programs at Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.

Conrad Weiser High School student Kami Gechter discusses the innovative and engaging agriculture education programs at Conrad Weiser High School in Heidelberg Township, Berks County.