Penn State Center Hosts Webinar on Cover Crops and Conservation

The April 16 webinar will provide an overview of how cover crops are implemented through the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension is hosting a webinar on April 16 to discuss how cover crops can support conservation efforts through the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). The webinar is aimed at conservation professionals, farmers, and agricultural producers interested in learning more about cover crops and the ACAP program.

Why it matters

Cover crops are an important tool for improving soil health and water quality, and the ACAP program provides funding and support for farmers and landowners to implement conservation practices like cover cropping. This webinar will help educate stakeholders on the benefits of cover crops and how to successfully implement them through the ACAP program.

The details

The webinar will provide an overview of how cover crops are implemented through ACAP, including eligibility requirements, documentation, and conservation outcome considerations. Participants will learn how the practice aligns with standards from the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission.

  • The webinar will be held on April 16, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.

The players

Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training

A program administered by Penn State Extension that provides education and training on agricultural conservation practices.

Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission

The state agency that administers the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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What’s next

Participants can access a recording of the webinar for six months after the live event.

The takeaway

This webinar is an important opportunity for conservation professionals, farmers, and agricultural producers to learn how cover crops can be effectively implemented through the ACAP program to improve soil health and water quality in Pennsylvania.