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.

The web site has been developed and is maintained through a workgroup representing various partnering agencies actively involved with the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act Program. Contributions to this site represent the collective efforts of that workgroup.

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July 8, 2026

No Act 38 Planning tool major updates planned for October 2026

There are no major version updates planned for the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) and Nutrient Balance Sheet (NBS) planning tools this October 2026.

July 7, 2026

No Act 38 Planning Tool Major Updates Planned for October 2026

The Nutrient Management Program would like to let folks know there are no major version updates planned for the Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) and Nutrient Balance Sheet (NBS) planning tools this October 2026.

July 1, 2026

What Type of Nutrient or Manure Management Plan Do I Need for My Pennsylvania Farm?

Is your farm operation a Concentrated Animal Operation (CAO), a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), or an Animal Operation (AO)? What type or manure or nutrient management plan is required for each of these Pennsylvania farm classifications?

May 29, 2026

New Harrisburg SCC Staff - Welcome Elliot Heggenstaller

The State Conservation Commission (SCC or Commission) is pleased to announce the hiring of Elliot Heggenstaller as their new Conservation Program Specialist.

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