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Explore how DarkSky lighting protects night skies, supports public safety, and benefits wildlife and ecosystems while learning practical strategies for responsible outdoor lighting.

One Pennsylvania consultant's field-driven approach to helping farmers navigate conservation programs and get projects across the finish line.

Take part in the Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training's Passport at Ag Progress Days!

ACAP funding turns a long-deferred conservation decision into reality at Bridger Farm.

Before establishing a new orchard block, carefully assess all the factors that will affect fruit quality, production efficiency, and orchard sustainability.

Webinar for those serving agriculture, focused on stress awareness and support strategies for farm families.

This event is for growers and others interested in produce safety, the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices, and co-managing natural resources.

Register for the ACAP Ag Conservation Con to be held September 15-17, 2026 in Indiana, PA.

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

ACAP funding helps a Crawford County sheep farmer build the infrastructure to do conservation right.

This online workshop helps horse owners understand hay production, storage, and buying, and how hay quality, sugars, mold, and toxic plants impact equine nutrition.

Learn about forest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices. Interact with educators through live discussions and discussion boards.

Learn to use PAS design tools to plan barnyard stormwater BMPs through applied examples and hands-on exercises that build confidence with PAS planning processes.

Precut rye straw is a good alternative to conventional small grain straw since it is made in late spring and many crops can be planted after it's harvest.

This video highlights the top hazards that can be found while working around grain and discusses best practices for promoting safety.

The Penn State Equine Pasture Evaluation Disc (EPED) can be used to document the concentration of weeds and desirable plants in pastures.

Growing Great Buffers is a series of short, helpful videos that describe step-by-step maintenance tasks needed for newly planted riparian buffers.

Due to the low levels of precipitation seen across region this spring, 7 Pennsylvania counties (Adams, Bedford, Fayette, Franklin, Fulton, Somerset, York) are eligible for USDA Natural Disaster assistance, as of April 23, 2026.

A Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training article about grassed waterways.

Connect with over 200 conservation professionals at ACAP Ag Conservation Con to grow skills, share ideas, and advance agricultural conservation across Pennsylvania.

Diseases in your farm animals can have serious consequences for you, your neighbors, and beyond. Learn how you can prevent the spread of animal diseases.

A newly revamped lineup of trainings designed to better support today's conservation professionals.

During the spring, when regular precipitation keeps soils moist, it is important to monitor your grazing to avoid soil compaction, which can reduce the productivity and environmental functions of your fields.

In this video, learn how to take representative soil samples in agronomic fields.

Learn how the produce safety rule requires you to make visitors aware of your farm's food safety policies and procedures.