Capital RC&D

06/02/2026

Now Hiring!

The Pennsylvania Grazing Lands Coalition (PA GLC) is seeking applicants for the position of coordinator.
This is a part-time, grant-funded position requiring approximately 8-10 hours per week. The PA GLC works in a cooperative arrangement with Capital RC&D.
To learn more about the position or to apply (by June 12, 2026), visit https://www.capitalrcd.org/employment-opportunities.html

05/04/2026

This is a great tip for those working and playing outdoors, what tips and tricks do you use to deal with ticks?

When you get home from spending time outside, toss your dry clothes in the dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that may have hitched a ride. If they need washing first, use hot water. And don’t forget to check your body for ticks too!

04/30/2026

Did you know that this is Conservation District week?

Conservation districts work hard to protect our soil and water from erosion and pollution while also promoting programs to benefit farmers, graziers, foresters, and the community at large. This also includes educational programs like the Envirothon competitions for high school students and partnering to host events like the Adams County Earth Extravaganza to celebrate Earth Day.

To learn more about how conservation districts operate throughout the state or to find information about the office in your county, visit www.pacd.org. Adams County residents can find information about their district here: https://www.adamscountypa.gov/departments/conservationdistrict

04/23/2026

Swing by the Adams County Earth Extravganza today from 3pm-7pm. Grab some ice cream, learn about neat conservation work, and dont forget to stop by our booth and say hi!

04/20/2026

Capital RC&D is excited to share that we will be collaborating with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to provide additional grazing support within our region. This is possible through a recently awarded National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed grant.
Visit https://www.cbf.org/news/pennsylvania-farmers-will-connect-for-healthier-local-waters-under-a-new-grant/ to read the press release.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) will create cleaner rivers and streams in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia through regenerative farm practices like converting row…

03/04/2026

Yes, yes... the snow only just melted and it's barely above freezing (for now!) - but it's time to start using preventative measures against ticks.

Quick tip: A tape type lint roller is a handy tool to keep in a vehicle, backpack, or work tote. Use it on your shoes, socks, pant legs, and anything that may have been in contact with the ground or vegetation. It works well for removing ticks before they're a problem and works with burrs and seeds too!

WASHINGTON — Doctors say 90% of all diseases transmitted by an insect bite originate with ticks, even when a mosquito does the biting. As temperatures...

02/17/2026

The Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council is hosting their 2026 conference at the Farm & Home Center in Lancaster, PA with important topics for all farmers managing livestock.

Check it out!

🌱 Join Us at the 2026 Pennsylvania Forage Conference! 🌱
Mark your calendar for February 25, 2026 and head to the Farm and Home Center in Lancaster, PA for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration focused on improving forage production, grazing systems, and overall farm efficiency.
We’re excited to feature John Russell of J.D. Russell Hay & Straw, Inc. John brings 40 years of hay making experience and a powerful story—what began as a small, part time effort grew into a thriving 1,000 acre, full time operation, run alongside his wife and seven children.
John will share practical insights on:
✔️ Choosing equipment that improves drying time
✔️ Increasing leaf retention and hay quality
✔️ Boosting labor efficiency and profitability
✔️ Innovations such as reduced size bale chambers, hay dryers, and Double Two Tie balers
If you’re involved in forage or livestock production, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
📄 For more details or the full agenda, contact the Pennsylvania Forage and Grassland Council (PFGC):
🌐 https://www.afgc.org/state-councils/pennsylvania/
📞 814 355 2467
📧 [email protected]

02/06/2026

Did you know??

Did you know that Ralph Elwood Brock was Pennsylvania's first African American forester and forerunner of urban and community forestry?

Brock also became the first Nursery Superintendent of the first Pennsylvania state forest nursery at Mont Alto. His legacy helps us understand the complexities of the past in the present: recognizing accomplishments and acknowledging wrongs in the hope that we do better.

Travel through time and see the historic touch points in his life: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/78ad31aca34042519b26ef24136737d0

02/04/2026

Conservation Districts are a key partner for Capital RC&D both in the South Central PA region and throughout the state. To learn more about their work and to see the excellent programs that they provide for citizens in their counties, check out these highlight pages!
Excellent work!

Thanks to the conservation districts for submitting their 2025 highlights pages! The pages were sent to all PA General Assembly members, partners, and the Governor’s Budget Office.

Click here to view all the highlights pages: https://ow.ly/mJuL50Y66fn

Click here for a clickable map to view highlights by county (scroll down): https://ow.ly/gPtc50Y66fo

01/13/2026

Congratulations to Jim Hershey, the 2025 Leopold Conservation Award Winner!