Programs

The Allen County SWCD manages several unique programs.

Learn all about them here!

Small Farms Technical Assistance: a new agreement (Fall 2025) with NRCS for smaller land usages, focused on soil health in orchards, vineyards, market gardens, high-tunnels, and pollinator plots

Smart Soils Initiative: technology driven decisions for your farm

“Flourish Fort Wayne” urban garden renewal just wrapped up

– Community gardens where we are working actively: Bloomingdale Garden, the Community Garden at St. Henry’s (Hessencassel), Pilgrim Baptist Church garden, and others who feed many and provide work as a means for healing

Currently on hold pending Federal Government funding:

Healthy Soils Collaborative: supported by the Indiana Association of SWCDs’ Urban Soil Health (USH), locally-driven projects solve difficult problems