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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

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

Direct and indirect methods of determining pasture yield.

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

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.

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

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

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.

From calves to lactating cows, it is essential to make sure the herd has an ample and clean water supply.

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.

To sustain healthy forest ecosystems it is necessary to consider multiple vegetation management practices using a systematic approach called Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM).

Ever wondered what is involved growing row crops? This article, meant for people unfamiliar with agriculture, is the first of a series that will discuss everything from soil prep to post harvest.

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

Two new resources have been approved that will assist landowners and conservation professionals to navigate bidding requirements as they are applied under the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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

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.

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

Pasture management can be a lot of work- here's how to break down your planning by the season.

A number of plant growth forms are susceptible to control measures in the dormant season. This is a useful time to manage winter annuals, biennials, non-suckering woody species, and woody vines.

Newly established forage stands need every opportunity to express themselves and grow, but we also must know when to cut our losses on a failed seeding, and plan for the next crop.