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Find your county ACAP Delegation to sign up for ACAP funding

Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training releases new ACAP reporting tool website with new and updated features

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

This checklist is meant to be used as a guide as you examine prospective farm properties for lease or purchase.

The 2024-2025 application period for the Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program begins August 1, 2024, and ends on September 1, 2024.

This interactive Horse Hay Workshop allows horse owners to learn more about hay production and what factors may impact its quality!

Penn State Extension and the Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT) are excited to welcome new staff to the team in spring of 2024.

Join Conservation Cornerstone, a webinar series for agri pros starting their conservation journey. Explore basics like ag literacy, tech skills, etiquette, with peer Q&A.

New ag conservation professionals will learn key topics and terminology, and engage in peer Q&A. Ideal for ACAP and conservation financial assistance program associates.

Direct and indirect methods of determining pasture yield.

New to agricultural conservation? Our series covers conservation fundamentals. Join us for a webinar dedicated to the conservation practices of Plain Sect farmers.

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

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

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

Plan to attend this event if you are a grower or are interested in learning about product safety, the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, GAPs, and co-management of natural resources and food safety.

Highlights from the first Annual Conference, Presenters and ACAP Award Winners

Penn State Extension and the Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT) are excited to welcome new staff to the team in spring of 2024.

We'll explain how to test and guard your well or spring and when water treatment makes sense. We will also cover well and spring system inspection and upkeep, so you know how to protect your family, your property, and the groundwater we share.

This discussion for ag industry professionals will help you learn the signs of stress and how to help.

This document is intended to be a reference guide of the most commonly used acronyms in the agricultural conservation profession.

This is a glossary of some terms in the agricultural conservation profession. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive but rather provide an overview of some of the most common.

Learn to test, safeguard, and treat your well or spring water. Discover inspection and upkeep tips to protect your family, property, and our shared groundwater.

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

Mark 50 years of Northampton County Parks' legacy with this enlightening workshop!

Practices for new agriculture conservation technicians to promote a positive initial farm visit.