Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training
The mission of the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training is to help farmers, ag landowners, and conservation professionals implement best practices, ensure the health of land and water in our communities, and leverage funding and partnerships.
The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension was formed in 2023 in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC). Funding for the center is provided through the state Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
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Latest News
October 20, 2025
Conservation District Holds Annual Tour
McKean County Conservation District tours local farm.
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October 20, 2025
Conservation Project at Beaver County Dairy Farm Showcases Power of Partnerships
Improvements greatly increase the usefulness of farm land.
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October 1, 2025
EARP: A Shortcut for Conservation Project Success
EARP connects you with the right resource so you can keep conservation work moving forward without burning out your team.
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September 29, 2025
Twofold Farm Grows a Food Forest with Conservation in Mind
ACAP funding helps beginning farmers establish a multifunctional riparian buffer that blends environmental stewardship with farm innovation.
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Upcoming Training and Events
Leveraging USDA Funding for Urban Farm Infrastructures
November 13, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
Communicating with Farmers Under Stress
November 17, 2025
Webinar
Beyond Grass and Grain: Using Trees to Take Pigs and Poultry to New Heights
December 5, 2025
Rodale Institute, 611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown, PA 19530
Water Quality Insights Series: Watershed Nutrient Management
December 5, 2025
Live Webinar
Resources
ACAP Documents for Conservation Districts
For conservation district staff. Downloadable documents and templates for use in the Ag Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
ACAP Reporting Tool
The ACAP GIS reporting tool is a spatial database used to catalog in progress and completed conservation best management practices funded by ACAP.
Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
ACAP provides financial and technical assistance for the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) on agricultural operations within the Commonwealth.
CACAT Partners
