September 14 will feature a pre-conference All Ag Agency meeting followed by the main Conference September 15 to 17. Check the Agenda tab for all the details.
Event organizers anticipate more than 200 conservation professionals from around the state will attend the third annual conference. The event offers opportunities to strengthen skills, expand knowledge and support a more effective agricultural conservation workforce.
This conference is designed for conservation district employees, agricultural conservation professionals, and anyone associated with the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program or other conservation financial assistance programs.
“This year’s conference brings together agricultural conservation professionals at every career stage to build skills and strengthen their impact,” said Jennifer Fetter, director of the Center and Penn State Extension water resources program team leader. “With a mix of hands-on and classroom sessions, participants, from students and new staff to seasoned professionals and program leaders, will gain practical tools to advance conservation efforts.”
During the event, participants can:
-- 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 understanding of agricultural conservation engineering, project management, surveying and construction oversight.
This conference is supported by the ACAP and emphasizes its role, but it is open to program staff and administrators as well as others.
Conference organizers welcome all conservation professionals, partners, and students committed to promoting agricultural conservation practices, encouraging collaboration, and supporting sustainable, economically viable agriculture.
Organizers emphasized that achieving agricultural conservation success in Pennsylvania relies on a community-driven effort.
Various event sponsorships are available, which include conference registrations, recognition in the banquet program, exhibit tables and other benefits.
A discounted early registration fee of $115 is available through July 17. After July 17, the registration fee will be $125. Attendees must register by Aug. 16.
The Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program is a program of the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission.
To register and for more information, visit the Penn State Extension ACAP Ag Conservation Con webpage.
Visit the Penn State Extension website to learn more about many other educational opportunities.
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