ACPF Use Example: Beargrass Creek Watershed in Indiana

This example describes how the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) was used in Indiana’s Beargrass Creek Watershed to support watershed planning, engage stakeholders, and guide conservation practices. ACPF maps were used as a visual tool to start conversations with producers about a range of potential conservation practices beyond cover crops, ultimately influencing which practices were implemented and where. The success of the project hinged on established trust and transparency with local producers, as well as clear communication about how ACPF decisions were made. Their key advice is to use ACPF to build relationships and use the maps as an educational tool to encourage watershed-scale thinking and collaborative decision-making.