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The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training

The mission of the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training is to help farmers, ag landowners, and conservation professionals implement best practices, ensure the health of land and water in our communities, and leverage funding and partnerships.

 

The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension was formed in 2023 along with partners at the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) and the Pennsylvania State Office of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Funding for the center is provided through the state Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).



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  1. ACAP Documents for Conservation Districts
    For conservation district staff. Downloadable documents and templates for use in the Ag Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).
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  2. ACAP Reporting Tool
    The ACAP GIS reporting tool is a spatial database used to catalog in progress and completed conservation best management practices funded by ACAP.
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  3. Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)
    ACAP provides financial and technical assistance for the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) on agricultural operations within the Commonwealth.
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  4. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
    NRCS and our Conservation Partners work together to conserve, maintain and improve natural resources while meeting our customers' needs.
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  5. PA OneStop: Farm Planning System
    PA OneStop provides reliable online mapping and planning tools to help farmers meet requirements for Agricultural Erosion and Sedimentation Control Planning, Manure Management Planning, and Nutrient Management Planning.
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  6. Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center
    The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center (AEC) is focused on solving today’s water quality challenges related to the impacts of land use and land management.
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  7. Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program
    This program provides a comprehensive source of information about the Nutrient Management Act (Act 38, 2005), and associated technical guidance and educational information.
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The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training

The mission of the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training is to help farmers, ag landowners, and conservation professionals implement best practices, ensure the health of land and water in our communities, and leverage funding and partnerships.

The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension was formed in 2023 along with partners at the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) and the Pennsylvania State Office of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Funding for the center is provided through the state Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).