Intro to Conservation Planning
Intro to Conservation Planning is an introductory course for employees who are interested in writing conservation plans and becoming an NRCS Certified Conservation Planner. Eligible organizations include NRCS, State Conservation Commission, conservation districts, farmland preservation entities, and non-profits. Space is limited.
Dates:
October 28, 2025 – October 30, 2025
Location:
Iron Valley Golf Club
201 Iron Valley Dr.
Lebanon, PA 17042
201 Iron Valley Dr.
Lebanon, PA 17042
Class Size & Priority:
Class size is limited to 30. Priority will be given to NRCS and conservation district employees.
Pre-requisite:
The online pre-requisite, NRCS Conservation Planning Part 1 must be completed in its entirety. If you are interested in taking this training, please begin the process of getting an AgLearn account NOW! Please contact Dan Ludwig at 717-237-2256 or dan.ludwig@usda.gov before attempting to register for access to AgLearn or obtaining a USDA eAuthentication account. Click here for more information on the pre-requisite.
Training Schedule:
- The free training will consist of both classroom and field training.
- Lunch will be provided.
- Hotel overnight room block information will be provided to those accepted into the course.
- The training is tentatively scheduled for 10am-4pm the first day, 8am-4pm the second day, and 8am-3pm the third day.
- This training is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, State Conservation Commission, and PACD.
The deadline to apply is September 12. Notifications will be made to those accepted/not accepted into the course by September 19.