Adams County Conservation District
Adams County Conservation District
About Us
Our mission is to promote voluntary conservation and good stewardship of Adams County's natural resources. Our vision is to be recognized, respected, and trusted as the conservation leader of Adams County, enabling the people to sustain, use, and conserve our natural resources through the 21st century, thus maintaining a balance and harmony between a profitable agricultural economy and other land uses to enhance the County’s quality of life.
News Release
PA NRCS to Hold Local Working Group Meeting in Adams County
Gettysburg, PA - – On Tuesday March 24th, 2026, at 10:00 am., at the Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center, 670 Old Harrisburg Road in Gettysburg, PA, the Adams County Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting its annual Local Working Group meeting.
Local Working Groups were established to provide recommendations to NRCS on local natural resource priorities and criteria for conservation activities and programs. NRCS works with landowners through conservation planning and assistance designed to benefit the soil, water, air, plants and animals, which results in productive lands and healthy ecosystems.
Participation is now open to all interested persons. Agricultural producers, owners/operators of nonindustrial private forest land, professionals representing agricultural and natural resources interests, and individuals representing disciplines in soil, water, wetland, plant, forestry, and wildlife sciences who are familiar with agriculture and natural resource issues in the local community are all invited to attend.
At the meeting, information will be presented about the current conditions of Adams County’s natural resources and dominant land uses, and participants will be provided an opportunity to help identify natural resource concerns and goals, examine new conservation opportunities, and prioritize areas where conservation efforts are most needed. Your participation will help plan for the protection and proper management of Adams County’s natural resources into the next century.
For additional information and special accommodations requests, contact the Adams County NRCS at 717-549-4674.
Contact Us
Adam McClain
Director
Agricultural and Natural Resources Center
670 Old Harrisburg Rd, Suite 201
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: 717-334-0636
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
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75th Anniversary
The Adams County Conservation District recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary!
About the District
Agricultural and Natural Resources Center
Located on the property of the historic County Alms House, the Agricultural and Natural Resources Center (Ag Center) opened its doors in June 2000 with the help of a local capital campaign. The goal - to house all local agricultural and natural resource agencies in one location. This one-stop shop has been valued by the community ever since.
The handicap-accessible 32,000 sq. ft. building mimics a barn and includes an elevator resembling a silo. The Center’s agricultural-themed architecture serves as a reminder of the agricultural roots of Adams County. The Ag Center is home to multiple County and Federal Agencies including the: Planning Office and Conservation District, Land Conservancy Of Adams County, Penn State Extension, USDA - NRCS and Farm Service Agency (FSA) . The building also provides indoor and outdoor space for a variety of community meetings and events.
