Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center

University-based center delivering technical assistance on agricultural conservation, water quality, and farm-watershed integration throughout Pennsylvania.

The Penn State Agriculture and Environment Center connects university research with on-the-ground water quality work throughout Pennsylvania. The center supports farmer-led efforts to implement best management practices, offers technical assistance on Chesapeake Bay TMDL compliance, and conducts research on the economic and ecological benefits of conservation. Watershed groups partner with the center on cost-share verification, farmer outreach, BMP design review, and monitoring program design. The center also maintains the Pennsylvania Conservation Explorer tool for tracking agricultural conservation progress. Penn State Extension's network of county-based educators complements center services.