Advancing Ag Conservation Excellence: How CACAT Can Support District Work
PACD extends our thanks to CACAT for sponsoring the 2025 PACD/SCC Joint Annual Conference!
The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training (CACAT) at Penn State Extension is dedicated to supporting Pennsylvania’s ag conservation workforce, especially at county conservation districts. We offer a range of resources to help you continue to deliver impactful, sustainable agricultural practices across the state, including:
- Ag Conservation Currents e-newsletter: Timely updates on agricultural conservation news, resources, funding opportunities, and professional development.
- CACAT Website: Your one-stop hub for technical materials, training events, open job listings, and ACAP updates.
- One-on-One County ACAP Visits: Customized support to help your team strengthen local conservation efforts.
- ACAP Promotions and Outreach: Boosting awareness of conservation funding opportunities and Best Management Practice (BMP) implementation.
- Training Events and Webinars: Offering practical, hands-on sessions to grow expertise.
- Engineering Assistance Request Program (EARP): Need help with an Inventory & Evaluation (I&E), basic surveying, or BMP design? EARP provides technical support from CACAT staff, PA State Conservation Commission engineers, or private-sector partners to keep your ACAP projects moving forward.
Districts are encouraged to collaborate with CACAT by participating in trainings, promoting success stories, and connecting with our technical services.
Visit extension.psu.edu/cacat to learn more and sign up for our Ag Conservation Currents newsletter at extension.psu.edu/ag-conservation to stay informed!