Conservation Practices

Where to look for funding or financial assistance for improvements on the farm.

TSPs provide customized conservation planning on your behalf.

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

Professionals involved in conservation planning, grant funding, and/or project management often reference an Inventory and Evaluation or I&E. This article describes components of an I&E and provides key aspects for successful projects.

Learn how soil erosion is calculated for your farm.

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

Having a stream in your yard can be a beautiful addition to your property. It can also be a source of frustration and confusion when things aren't going well.

Develop essential skills in agricultural conservation during this three-day training course focused on resource concern identification and conservation practice implementation.

Riparian buffers protect water quality by intercepting sediment and pollution from agricultural fields, residential lawns, roadways, and other sources.

A conservation success story for a Washington County farm which utilized ACAP funding to implement agricultural best management practices.

Harvesting at the right dry matter and proper location of your silo can help minimize leachate.

Benefits of integrating livestock grazing into cropping systems are becoming clearer. There are many challenges that need to be addressed to increase the chance of success with both enterprises.

Have you noticed an eroding streambank on your property? Learn about options for stabilizing eroding streambanks and the help available for planning and funding these types of projects.

A climate smart practice to control water use, reduce runoff, and potentially maintain or improve crop yield

Climate Smart Agriculture and Conservation Practices are reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing carbon sequestration, reducing soil erosion and nutrient runoff, and saving farmers money.

Advance your expertise in agricultural conservation through hands-on learning, expert insights, and invaluable connections—all designed to strengthen conservation efforts and impact.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about stream crossings, including information about benefits, design and maintenance, and cost, aimed at conservation professionals, ag landowners, and farmers.

Forest "Regeneration" is an important word to know. It has two meanings that are related but different. It is a process observed by looking down in the woods, and it is the future forest.

Basal bark herbicide applications are targeted treatments you can make in spring to effectively control numerous invasive shrub species.

Join us to learn various options for stabilizing eroding streambanks, including design considerations, techniques, permitting requirements, and available technical assistance and financial resources.

This article discusses controlling water's edge erosion problems on small riparian sites.

If managed well, stockpile grazing can significantly increase livestock production profitability and conserve or improve soil health.

Grazing can be an excellent option to feed animals and by using some key principles you can maximize forage production and grazing season while improving soil health.

Join us for a full-day workshop for Conservation District staff to learn updates, policies, and best practices for effective ACAP administration in alignment with program legislation and guidelines.

Rotational grazing can provide more feed for your horses than continuous grazing, but only if you know how to do it right.