The PA Agriculture Conservation Stewardship Program was created to reward farmers who are the best stewards of their land, and in so doing, will ensure the tracking and rewarding of long-term, voluntary agriculture conservation across all watersheds in Pennsylvania.
Farmers who are interested in becoming PACS certified must complete the application package and work with a qualified verifier who will review farm plans, conduct an on-farm verification of BMPs, and conduct soil sampling (if applicable).
To become a PACS farm certifier, the State Conservation Commission offers trainings to Technical Service Providers who meet baseline eligibility requirements.
Click Here for a list of qualifications and required trainings.
Visit the PA Agriculture Conservation Stewardship Program webpage to learn more.
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(Reprinted from DEP’s Chesapeake Bay Program Healthy Waters newsletter. Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)
[Posted: September 22, 2025] PA Environment Digest
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