Administration and Funding

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) offers funding to farmers, agriculture service providers, graduate students, researchers and others. Northeast SARE offers seven grant categories.

The 2026 ACAP awards were presented at the ACAP Ag Conservation Con, which was held September 15-17 in Indiana, PA.

Multi-generation organic dairy farm leverages conservation funding to protect water quality while improving operational efficiency

Funding and technical support helped a Perry County farmer make practical improvements that benefited both his operation and the local creek.

Charvin Organic Farms completed a major conservation project, addressing nutrient runoff and soil erosion through innovative partnerships and diverse funding sources.

The Pennsylvania state chapter of the Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) honored five Penn State Extension educators at the annual Joint Council of Extension Professionals conference in November.

Agricultural conservation engineers play a vital role in conservation across Pennsylvania. With increasing attention on agricultural water quality, the need for highly trained engineers continues to expand.

Students are leveraging aerial imagery to identify opportunities for implementing conservation practices across select watersheds in Pennsylvania.

Funding Opportunities for Agricultural Conservation in Pennsylvania. A Resource Guide for Best Management Practices (BMPs).

An explanation of pertinent parts of laws and regulations that affect agricultural machinery use in Pennsylvania.

The agricultural conservation sector is surging with job opportunities as Pennsylvania implements environmental best management practices on farms. Here are a few of the jobs available to build a career in ag conservation.

New career opportunities within the growing field of agricultural conservation are being announced. Here are a few places where you can start your search for these positions.

Find your county ACAP Delegate to apply for ACAP funding

Two 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).

Two new resources have been approved that will assist landowners and conservation professionals to navigate bidding requirements under the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

The ACAP GIS reporting tool is a spatial database used to catalog in progress and completed conservation best management practices funded by ACAP.

For conservation district staff. Downloadable documents and templates for use in the Ag Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

Write a successful grant proposal. Learn about the grant review process, organizational missions, and public and private funding sources.