Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
As USDA's primary private lands conservation agency, NRCS works with producers and communities to find the best solutions to meet their unique conservation and business goals. Through voluntary conservation programs, NRCS helps producers, soil and water conservation districts, and other partners protect and conserve natural resources on private lands throughout the United States. Find your local Service Center to learn more about the programs offered and how to apply.
PA OneStop: Farm Planning System
PAOneStop provides reliable online mapping and planning tools to help farmers meet requirements for Agricultural Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning, Manure Management Planning, and Nutrient Management Planning.
Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center
The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center is focused on solving today's water quality challenges related to the impacts of land use and land management. The center fosters partnerships with stakeholders engaged in land and water issues, and integrates the College and University's education, research, community outreach, and extension assets to help communities and stakeholders solve land and water-related environmental problems at multiple scales.
Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program
The Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program provides a comprehensive source of information about Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act (Act 38, 2005) Program, and associated technical guidance and educational information. It also provides limited information concerning related programs.