At Keystone Excavation Services, we are proud to partner with local farmers, landowners, and conservation agencies to deliver practical, lasting solutions that protect your farm, your land, and your livelihood. We specialize in completing NRCS-approved projects and working with programs such as the PA Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) and Conservation Excellence Grants (CEG).
From manure storage pits to streambank restoration, our team provides the expertise, equipment, and experience to meet conservation standards while keeping your farm productive. As a family-owned excavation company who is connected to the community, we understand the challenges of Pennsylvania agriculture—and we’re here to provide reliable, cost-effective solutions.
We work hand-in-hand with conservation districts, engineers, and landowners to build projects that improve farm operations and protect natural resources, including:
- Manure Storage Pits & Structures – Safe, durable, and compliant storage systems to manage manure and wastewater, designed to meet NRCS standards.
- Barnyard & Feedlot Runoff Abatement – Grading, drainage, and containment systems to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff from high-use areas.
- Stream-Side Buffers – Installation of vegetative buffers along waterways to filter runoff and improve water quality.
- Streambank Restoration – Stabilizing eroded streambanks with rock, vegetation, or engineered structures to protect farmland and improve habitat.
- Stormwater & Drainage Solutions – Swales, diversions, and underground systems to safely manage runoff around barns, fields, and farm roads.
- Other NRCS-Approved Conservation Practices – Custom-built solutions tailored to your farm’s unique challenges and conservation plan.