Join us at these upcoming events that can help ag conservation professionals (and students interested in the field) to increase their job skill sets in ag literacy, ag best management practices, and ag conservation program funding and administration.

If you have an event intended for ag conservation professionals that you would like to share, please email it to agconservation@psu.edu with the subject: Ag Conservation Events Calendar

Ag Conservation Technical "Boot Camp" Training - Basic Level - Virtual and In-person

When March 19, 2026 8:00 AM to April 20, 2026 8:00 AM
Where Virtual and In-Person

The training provides an overview of a variety of technical topics related to ag conservation professions.

Ag Conservation Technical "Boot Camp" Training - Level II - Virtual and In-person

When April 17, 2026 8:00 AM to May 1, 2026 1:30 PM
Where Online & In-person

This training provides an overview of a variety of technical topics related to ag conservation professions.

Growing with Biochar: A Training Event for Pennsylvania and Mid-Atlantic Agriculture

When April 23, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Where 2300 N Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

This free full-day training is designed for agricultural professionals who are interested in supporting farmers to effectively incorporate biochar into farming practices but are unsure of where and how to start.

Keystones of Ag Best Management Practices

When June 3, 2026 7:45 AM to June 4, 2026 2:30 PM
Where Hilton Garden Inn State College 1221 E. College Ave. State College, Pennsylvania 16801

Learn to use aerial imagery, identify resource concerns on agricultural lands, and explore conservation BMPs with in-field technical assistance basics.

Equipment Demo

When June 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Penn State Extension Agronomy Research Farm 1794 West Pine Grove Rd., Gate D Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania 16865

Learn the basics of farm equipment, including identification, use, and calibration, and how equipment supports conservation and best management practices across agricultural