Fulton County Conservation District

What Fulton County Conservation District does

Fulton County Conservation District is a special-purpose subdivision of Pennsylvania state government headquartered at 173 Snowy Lane, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, providing conservation-based programs and services to residents of Fulton County for over 60 years. The organization operates four core program areas: agricultural conservation (no-till drill rental, nutrient management plan review, manure management, Chesapeake Bay Program, ACAP grants), environmental education (soil testing, drinking water testing, community workshops, biennial tree and plant sales), erosion and sediment pollution control (E&S Control Program, NPDES permits for construction, timber harvesting, and road maintenance), and watershed conservation (Clean Water Program, Watershed Conservation, Riparian Buffer programs). Service delivery is direct via a small professional staff of specialists covering agriculture, erosion control, watershed, and program administration, with no consumer-facing software or technology platform — services are delivered in person at the office, on farms, and through field consultations.

The business model is not commercial. Revenue is not publicly disclosed but derives from a mix of local, state, federal, and private funding sources, supplemented by nominal user fees on equipment rental ($25/day plus $13/acre for no-till drill), drinking water testing ($7 for pH to $29 for sulfate), and free soil test kits for county residents. The District holds delegated regulatory authority from PA DEP (E&S Control and NPDES Permit Programs) and the State Conservation Commission (Act 38 Nutrient Management Program), and participates in the Quality Assurance Board for the statewide $28 million Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program. Customer segments span farmers (500+ operations across nearly 100,000 acres), homeowners, forest landowners, streamside landowners, townships and boroughs, loggers and forestry professionals, and contractors and engineers. Distribution is exclusively domestic within Fulton County, with no app, no API, and no documented technology integrations.

Name

Fulton County Conservation District

Legal name

Fulton County Conservation District

Website

https://fultoncountyconservationdistrict.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fulton County Conservation District is a Pennsylvania government subdivision providing conservation programs — agricultural conservation, erosion and sediment control, watershed protection, and environmental education — to farmers, homeowners, forest landowners, and municipalities across Fulton County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Conservation Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Forestry (800)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAMAG

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

SECONDARYBPAIACAI

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Local/Municipal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIAMAH

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration

Keywords

• Conservation district services
• Agricultural conservation programs
• Erosion sediment control
• Watershed protection programs
• Environmental education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcconnellsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fulton County Conservation District is a local government subdivision of Pennsylvania that delivers conservation-based programs and services to county residents. Its core offerings span four program areas: agricultural conservation (no-till drill rental, nutrient and manure management planning, Chesapeake Bay and ACAP grant administration), erosion and sediment pollution control (delegated E&S Control and NPDES Permit Programs), watershed and clean water protection (riparian buffers, watershed conservation), and environmental education/soil and water testing. It also provides equipment rentals and seasonal tree and plant sales.

Product overview

Fulton County Conservation District operates as a local government agency offering a portfolio of conservation programs and services organized around four core areas: agricultural conservation (no-till drill rental, nutrient management, manure management, Chesapeake Bay Program, ACAP grants), environmental education (soil testing, water testing, community workshops), erosion and sediment pollution control (E&S Control Program, NPDES Permits for construction/timber harvesting/road maintenance), and watershed conservation (Clean Water, Watershed Conservation, Riparian Buffer programs). The district also provides direct services to homeowners (tree sales, drinking water testing, septic system management), townships (DGLVR road maintenance program, leaf blower rental), and forest landowners. Programs are funded through state, federal, and local partnerships with entities like PA DEP, Penn State, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• No-Till Drill Rental Program Equipment rental program providing farmers access to John Deere 1590 and Esch 5612 No-Till Drills for implementing no-till crop production and cover crops, with delivery, service, and technical assistance included. Priced at $25/day plus $13 per acre planted.
• Soil Testing Service Service providing soil test kits (using Penn State Laboratory) to homeowners and agricultural producers to analyze pH, nutrient levels, and deficiencies for informed land management decisions. Free to Fulton County residents; $9 for non-residents through Penn State Extension.
• Drinking Water Testing Monthly water testing program offering bacteria (Total Coliform, E. coli at $20), Nitrate ($27), Lead ($20), Fluoride ($20), Iron ($20), Sodium ($20), Hardness ($17), Sulfate ($29), and pH ($7) testing for well and spring users through certified lab partnerships.
• Tree & Plant Sale Seasonal plant and tree sale program held biennially (next spring sale years 2028, 2030, 2032, 2034) to help landowners beautify properties and grow food, with proceeds supporting environmental education programming.
• Septic System Management Services Educational resource providing guidance on proper on-lot wastewater treatment system (septic) management to protect groundwater quality for county residents.
• Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) Maintenance Program State-funded program administering $28 Million annually statewide to eliminate stream pollution from unpaved and low-volume public roads through project funding, education, and outreach to local road-owning entities (townships and boroughs).
• Erosion & Sediment Control Program DEP-delegated program administering E&S Control and NPDES Permit Programs for earth disturbance activities including agricultural plowing, timber harvesting, road maintenance, and general construction.
• Chesapeake Bay Program Financial assistance program funding agricultural Best Management Practices including conservation planning, manure management, tillage practices, cover crops, streambank fencing, and stabilized stream crossings to reduce nutrient runoff.
• Nutrient Management Program Act 38-delegated program administering Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program for Concentrated Animal Operations, including plan development assistance and regulatory compliance verification.
• Manure Management Plans Technical assistance program helping farmers and animal operations develop required written Manure Management Plans for environmentally sound manure handling and land application.
• Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) State grant program providing financial and technical assistance for implementing agricultural Best Management Practices focused on reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment pollution to waterways.
• Riparian Buffer Program State-coordinated program establishing vegetative buffers along streams and waterways to protect water quality through land along critical riparian areas.
• Leaf Blower Rental Program Equipment rental program for Fulton County Townships and Boroughs providing leaf blowers for municipal maintenance operations.
• Timber Harvesting Assistance Technical assistance and regulatory guidance for private landowners and loggers on Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Best Management Practices, and compliance requirements for timber harvesting activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced annual nitrogen loads by 112,258 pounds, phosphorus by 13,461 pounds, and sediment by 5,673 tons in Arkansas case study (similar BMP programs)

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Conservation District is authorized by an agreement with PA DEP to conduct administrative and enforcement functions of the Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Control and NPDES Permit Programs. This partnership enables the district to implement Chapter 102 regulations, Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, and Federal Clean Water Act requirements at the local level.
• PA State Conservation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllocates $28 Million annually to Pennsylvania's Conservation Districts for administering the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program. The State Conservation Commission oversees the ACAP program and provides overall guidance and funding to districts.
• PA Fish and Boat CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Quality Assurance Board (QAB) alongside district staff and NRCS to recommend local Program policies and projects for funding under the DGLVR Maintenance Program.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in the Quality Assurance Board (QAB). Also mentioned in helping prepare Conservation Plans for agricultural operations. Works with district on watershed conservation and agricultural best management practices.
• Penn State ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides soil testing laboratory services; district distributes Penn State soil test kits. Also provides Master Gardener program information and forest management resources referenced by the district.
• State Conservation Commission (Act 38)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district administers the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Program (Act 38) under delegation agreement with the State Conservation Commission. This enables review and oversight of nutrient management plans for Concentrated Animal Operations.
• DCNR (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resources and information for forest landowners including service foresters. District refers landowners to DCNR for woodland management assistance.
• Penn State Center for Private ForestsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides wealth of information for private forest landowners that the district refers customers to for forest management guidance.
• Woodland Owners of the Southern AllegheniesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal group that meets yearly and offers resources for managing woodlands. District references this organization for forest landowner resources.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas a program designed to help certain migratory birds especially the Golden-winged warbler. District refers eligible forest landowners to NRCS for potential federal funding.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: Federal agency that co-funds and partners on conservation planning, BMP implementation, and watershed work that Fulton County Conservation District delivers locally; broader national footprint but overlapping mission.
• Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Regional nonprofit advocating for and implementing Chesapeake Bay restoration — Fulton County's local streams feed the Susquehanna and Potomac to the Bay, making this a relevant mission-aligned peer and occasional collaborator on agricultural BMP programs.
• Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: State-level agency that delegates E&S Control, NPDES, and Clean Streams Law authority to Fulton County Conservation District; operates the same regulatory framework statewide and serves as the upstream policy and funding authority.

Regional players

• Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Interstate compact commission managing water resources across the Susquehanna watershed — relevant peer because Fulton County sits in the Susquehanna headwaters and its watershed conservation work directly affects commission water-quality objectives.

Direct peers

• Huntingdon County Conservation District: Pennsylvania county conservation district delivering the same portfolio — no-till drill rental, nutrient management, dirt and gravel road program, and Chesapeake Bay BMP implementation — under identical state delegation framework.
• Cumberland County Conservation District: Pennsylvania county conservation district operating the same PA DEP-delegated programs (E&S, NPDES, Act 38) with comparable agricultural, homeowner, and forestry landowner services.
• Franklin County Conservation District: Adjacent Pennsylvania county conservation district with a near-identical mandate — agricultural BMPs, E&S/NPDES delegation, watershed conservation, and Chesapeake Bay programming for Franklin County farmers and residents.
• Bedford County Conservation District: South-central PA peer conservation district sharing the same rural agricultural base, same Act 38/E&S/NPDES delegated authority, and same Chesapeake Bay watershed focus as Fulton County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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