Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training
The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT) emerged from the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) to meet a critical need for applied technical and training support in agricultural conservation. Building on that foundation, CACAT now serves the broader agricultural conservation community across Pennsylvania.
Through Extension education, technical assistance, and collaboration, CACAT supports farmers, conservation professionals, and partner organizations in planning, implementing, and sustaining effective conservation practices on working lands.
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April 30, 2026
2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con Awards Nomination Period Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 ACAP Ag Conservation Con Awards, and this is your chance to celebrate the people and projects making a real difference in ag conservation in PA. Deadline is July 13th.
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April 10, 2026
Bay in the Balance Explores Agriculture as a Solution to Restore Chesapeake Bay
Penn State’s College of Ag Sciences convenes stakeholders from across the watershed to discuss agriculture’s role in the Bay’s health and resilience
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April 10, 2026
Something New Is Taking Shape: The Ag Conservation Keystone Training Series
A newly revamped lineup of trainings designed to better support today's conservation professionals.
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February 26, 2026
Twin Brook Farms' Conservation Transformation
ACAP closes a critical funding gap for a whole-farm conservation project in Wayne County.
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Upcoming Training and Events
Understanding the Basics of the PA Preferred Program
May 22, 2026
Webinar
New Features of PAOneStop
June 1, 2026
Webinar
Keystones of Ag Best Management Practices
June 3-4, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn State College 1221 E. College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania 16801
Field to Data: Environmental Monitoring in Action
June 11, 2026
Pasto Agricultural Museum 2710 W Pine Grove Rd. Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania 16865
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
