April 10, 2026
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
April 10, 2026
A newly revamped lineup of trainings designed to better support today's conservation professionals.
February 26, 2026
ACAP closes a critical funding gap for a whole-farm conservation project in Wayne County.
November 13, 2025
A new HPAI case in Lancaster County highlights the need for biosecurity. Clean and disinfect boots, gear, and vehicles to prevent spreading the virus between wild birds and poultry.
November 13, 2025
Save the date and share your ideas for ACAP Ag Conservation Con 2026!
October 20, 2025
McKean County Conservation District tours local farm.
October 20, 2025
Improvements greatly increase the usefulness of farm land.
October 1, 2025
EARP connects you with the right resource so you can keep conservation work moving forward without burning out your team.
September 29, 2025
ACAP funding helps beginning farmers establish a multifunctional riparian buffer that blends environmental stewardship with farm innovation.
September 24, 2025
Projects support clean water, healthy soil, and productive farmland in six municipalities
September 11, 2025
Reusing industrial waste for long-lasting stormwater solutions.
September 10, 2025
Using ACAP to turn a family farm into a model of what's possible when conservation and agriculture work hand in hand.
August 25, 2025
August 4, 2025
Penn State Extension's Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training awarded a National Award at the 2025 National Association of County Agricultural Agents conference in Billings, Montana. The team was recognized for their "Basics of Surveying Reference Manual."
July 2, 2025
Thanks to Pennsylvania's new cost share program, streams like the one that flows through our Gettysburg farm are cleaner and healthier.
May 29, 2025
Practice Approval System launches to empower local staff and streamline agricultural conservation projects
May 5, 2025
April 25, 2025
April 23, 2025
The 2025 ACAP Ag Conservation Conference in Review.
April 7, 2025
Pennsylvania's newest conservation program is helping farmers get long-wanted projects across the finish line.
April 7, 2025
HARRISBURG – The state Senate recently declared the week of April 20th through April 26th, 2025, "Conservation District Week" in Pennsylvania, according to Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), who sponsored Senate Resolution 69 along with Senator Elder Vogel (R-47).
April 4, 2025
Hands-on College of Ag Sciences course aimed at addressing critical workforce gap
January 15, 2025
The Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) is preserving more than the environment; it is preserving a way of life for this Washington County farming family.
July 24, 2024
Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training releases new ACAP reporting tool website with new and updated features.
April 15, 2024
Two new resources have been approved that will assist landowners and conservation professionals to navigate prevailing wage requirements as they are applied under the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
