Applications being Accepted for 2025 Boot Camp Training
Photo courtesy of USDA NRCS.
The application period for Agricultural Conservation Technical Training (“Boot Camp” Basic Level and Level II) is now open. Conservation district staff are encouraged to take advantage of these free training opportunities, including classroom learning and experience in the field.
The Basic level will be held once, and the Level II training will be held twice if needed. You may apply for one training only. Do not apply for both Basic and Level II this spring.
March 11, March 18, and April 4, 2025 (virtual)
March 24-27, 2025 (in-person)
Agricultural Conservation Technical “Boot Camp” Training – Basic Level
Both in-person and all virtual training sessions are required to complete the course.
Union County Government Center, Lewisburg, PA
March 21 and March 28, 2025 (virtual)
April 7-11, 2025 (in-person)
Agricultural Conservation Technical “Boot Camp” Training – Level II
Both in-person and all virtual training sessions are required to complete the course.
Keystone Conference Center, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA (Lebanon County) and the USDA NRCS State Office, Harrisburg, PA
March 21 and March 28, 2025 (virtual)
April 28-May 2, 2025 (in-person)
Agricultural Conservation Technical “Boot Camp” Training – Level II (IF NEEDED)
Both in-person and all virtual training sessions are required to complete the course.
Keystone Conference Center, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA (Lebanon County) and the USDA NRCS State Office, Harrisburg, PA
The deadline to apply is January 29, 2025.
Email Shannon Wehinger at swehinger@pacd.org with questions.
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the State Conservation Commission sponsor the training, and PACD coordinates with these partners.