Watershed Applications of the ACPF — Training Guide

The attached document is a trainers’ guide for the “Watershed Applications of the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF)” workshop, designed to help conservation planners and practitioners use ACPF outputs for watershed and farm-scale planning. It outlines the purpose, intended audiences, learning objectives, and recommended instructional approaches, emphasizing that the training is not a technical primer for running the ACPF ArcGIS toolbox but rather focuses on interpreting, validating, and applying ACPF results. The guide provides sample agendas for both in-person and online formats, describes modular content (including networking, using ACPF results, technical fundamentals, and state-specific resources), and offers practical tips for maximizing participant engagement. Evaluation surveys, both immediate and six-month follow-up, are included to assess training effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.