Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) Toolbox

This free ArcGIS toolbox leverages high-resolution geo-spatial data to help conservation planners, landowners, and researchers better manage watershed runoff while supporting agricultural production. The toolbox is used in hundreds of watersheds across the Corn Belt to inform and engage local producers in agricultural conservation.

Data are available for much of the Midwest and several states have dedicated ACPF user groups: the National Hub can facilitate connections to others who are using the tools in their conservation and watershed work. Explore the ACPF in Action Map to see where communities are utilizing the tool.

The ACPF is intended for intermediate to advanced GIS users who are familiar with Esri’s ArcGIS platform. Anticipate roughly two days of practice and training to become an effective user. New users are highly encouraged to take the independent online technical training course