Current Projects

Carbon Monitoring

Conservation Podcast

Grazing Support
Monitoring of Carbon Sequestration for Carbon Credit Development, is a three year project funded through the Pennsylvania NRCS CIG program. The project uses soil probes and soil testing services to measure soil carbon and evaluate the impacts of soil conservation techniques on soil carbon levels. 
Capital RC&D's Conservation Podcast features interviews with the conservation professionals who make conservation happen through the region. In addition to highlighting regional programs, the interviews focus on the individuals and the work itself. Podcast episodes are accessible on the project page, via iTunes/Apple Podcast, and Spotify. 
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. ​

Residue & Cover Crop Survey

Capital RC&D coordinates an annual survey of crop residue (spring) and cover crop practices (autumn) on agricultural acreage in selected counties within the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Pennsylvania. 

NRCS  Technical Assistance

The NRCS Program Technical Assistance project provides well-trained Capital RC&D staff to the NRCS to aid in moving forward best management practices and providing educational outreach.

Past Projects

Agroforestry 

​The Capital RC&D provided support for development of educational resources and conducting outreach on behalf of the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Agroforestry (NEMA Agroforestry) program. 

CREP Support

High Tunnel Support
The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is available to landowners through state and federal programs, and Capital RC&D worked to provide educational materials, outreach, and general support for landowners enrolled in the program. 
Supported by USDA-NRCS, Capital RC&D provided technical assistance and development educational resources for high tunnel growers in Pennsylvania, including events, videos, and webinars. 

On-Farm Composting

Local Food Initiatives

No-till & Soil Health 
The On-Farm Composting in Pennsylvania video series was produced to demonstrate ways farmers can close the waste cycle in their farm businesses. 
Marketing, food waste, and food systems development are important topics for farmers and consumers, and  Capital RC&D's local food initiatives provided materials for both. 
​The Capital RC&D supports a variety of projects and programs that provide resources to farmers and agency staff about soil health topics and transition to or improvement of no-till systems.