Conservation Practices

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Learn how cover crops can be used to prevent soil erosion and increase soil health, along with how producers can achieve maximum returns from cover cropping.

Learn how grass buffers are beneficial to streambanks by reducing sediment, discover species of grass as consideration for the use of riparian buffers, and more!

Learn about what generates concentrated flow paths, why they can be a problem, and what can be done to diminish the harmful impacts of these runoff events.

Review the setbacks of surface water and groundwater contamination, how it occurs, and the guidelines on protecting our sources of drinking water.

Manure impacts water quality. In Pennsylvania, everyone who produces manure needs a plan. That includes 4-H youth!

Information on grazing cover crops for soil health.

Learn about plants to use in rain gardens and green roofs in Pennsylvania and mid-Atlantic states. Earn PCH credits.

Learn about managing and reclaiming sacrifice areas while protecting ground soil resources.

Describes the timing, species, and equipment for frost seeding cover crops in small grains and for pasture renovation.