401 East Louther St., Ste 307 | Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: 717-241-4361 | Fax: 717-240-0548
Email: info@capitalrcd.org


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The goal of Buy Fresh Buy local is to encourage the consumption of locally produced agricultural products by providing options and information to consumers. Read more...

Pennsylvania RC&D Councils provide organizational assistance to watershed groups. Read more...

COMING SOON! Read more...

Resources to help your farm, organization or community. Read more...


Capital RC&D is collaborating with the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (CNRC) and several other stakeholders, to introduce a horticultural therapy program to benefit the nursing home residents. Read more...

The Capital RC&D is helping to “spread the word” about this new opportunity for landowners (with crop, pasture and forested areas) who are good stewards and want to potentially add additional “conservation practices.” Read more...

Prescribed Grazing is an interactive planning method, done with the operator based on individual goals and needs which can include intensive rotational, rotational, and continuous grazing.. Read more...

PA No-Till Alliance is an organization that provides farmer-to-farmer support for beginning and experienced no-till farmers. Read more...


Through the Park the Plow program, Capital RC&D promotes no-till farming as a more profitable and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional farming methods. Read more...

This developing project will assist landowners and private sector partners in assessing the market for renewable energy feedstock production, processing and distribution within the Capital RC&D region as well as provide resources for assistance to farms needing energy conservation “audits.” Read more...

The goal of the project is to enhance and improve the marketing efforts of the region’s open-air farmers markets while increasing access for low-income citizens who are eligible to receive Federal nutrition assistance. Read more...

Community Supported Forests reflect a community shared land ethic. We know we want to protect the character and quality of life that Central Pennsylvania’s scenic woodlands and ridges provide us. Read more...


Travel across the South Mountain region and you will find an abundance of cultural and natural treasures from farms and farm markets, wineries, historic sites, forestlands, unique water features, and bustling recreation assets. Read more...

Capital RC&D has designed the "Taste the Gifts of our Region" guide to acquaint the local public with Pennsylvania’s distinct agricultural heritage. Read more...

The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a national program that began in 2000 with the goal to promote the health and prosperity of local waterways and wildlife habitats. Read more...