Conservation Practices

Discover how soil health practices on Pennsylvania farms protect land, improve water quality, and sustain the Chesapeake Bay through agricultural stewardship upstream.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training fact sheet about using fencing to manage livestock, protect water and soil resources, and support conservation practices on farms.

Resiliency against agricultural droughts and excess water conditions: Role of soil organic carbon

The video shows you how to calibrate your rotary spreader.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article that explains how filtration or settling systems can separate solids and nutrients from liquid manure to improve handling, reduce odor, recycle bedding, protect water and air quality, and support efficient nutrient management on farms.

Learn about Barred Owls, a local nest box project, and how you can create habitat for owls while discovering Pennsylvania’s eight owl species in this engaging conservation program.

EARP connects you with the right resource so you can keep conservation work moving forward without burning out your team.

ACAP funding helps beginning farmers establish a multifunctional riparian buffer that blends environmental stewardship with farm innovation.

Learn about PFAS, or "forever chemicals," their presence in aquatic systems, human exposure through fish consumption, and steps to minimize risk.

Information for contractors to properly build an infiltration surface; the soil surface where stormwater or wastewater is expected to enter the soil profile.

Explore how USGS water quality monitoring in Pennsylvania's agricultural watersheds informs data-driven land and water management for lasting resource stewardship.

Discover how data powers watershed planning in this Chesapeake Bay Foundation session, highlighting its role in decision-making and long-term adaptive management.

Cover crops are an essential component of a sustainable farming system. Learn how farmers are using them to protect and build up the soil.

Learn to plan, design, and certify watering systems through PAS training, required for professionals seeking ACAP conservation practice approval.

Reusing industrial waste for long-lasting stormwater solutions

There are many reasons to improve your horse pastures, like equine health and environmental quality. But how do you know if your pasture needs improvement? These videos will explain why and how to evaluate horse pastures.

The seed delivery system in drills is not as precise as that used in planters because they use flutes or sponges to meter seed instead of seed singulation.

Using ACAP to turn a family farm into a model of what's possible when conservation and agriculture work hand in hand.

Explore Pennsylvania's stream health, the role of BMPs, and the tools scientists use to track water quality in this introductory no-cost session.

This article discusses how you can use harvesting as a management tool to improve your woodlands while also safeguarding against poor harvesting practices.

Managing stormwater, reducing flooding, and improving water quality.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about the benefits of, design tips for, maintenance of, and resources for underground outlets.

Practical steps to helping farms secure conservation funding without the stress.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about the benefits of cover crops, available options, management practices, and additional resources.

Social sciences can offer insights that can lead to better outcomes for farmers and our shared environment.