Registration deadline: August 16, 2026 12:00 a.m.

About the In-Person Conference

Join us for the "ACAP Ag Conservation Con," a professional development conference designed for individuals working in agricultural conservation. This event is well suited for conservation district employees, agricultural conservation professionals, and those involved in the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) or other conservation financial assistance programs. It offers opportunities to strengthen skills, expand knowledge, and support a more effective agricultural conservation workforce. Supported by Pennsylvania ACAP and highlighting its initiatives, the conference is open to all conservation professionals, partners, and students. Agricultural conservation success in Pennsylvania is a community-driven effort, and this conference provides a space for learning, networking, and professional growth.

Attendees may register for the Conservation District and PA Agency Agriculture "All Ag" Meeting on September 14, 2026, as a pre-conference option. 

Who is this for?

• Conservation district employees 

• Agricultural conservation professionals 

• Individuals associated with ACAP 

• Individuals associated with other conservation financial assistance programs

What will you learn?

• Stay up to date on ACAP program updates, financial management procedures, policy changes, and conservation funding opportunities

• Build confidence in using conservation planning tools, mapping systems, manure management resources, and field-based decision-making techniques 

• Explore innovative, research-based approaches to buffers, runoff management, silvopasture, composting, and agricultural water quality protection 

• Gain communication, mentoring, and stress management skills to better support farmers, conservation professionals, and workplace teams

• Strengthen your understanding of agricultural conservation engineering, project management, surveying, and construction oversight