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” Urban garden renewal! Stay tuned!

– Example: Bloomingdale Garden

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

PRIOR PROJECTS with new efforts upcoming:

– Auglaize-Flatrock Watershed Management Plan: 2022 collaboration to develop best approaches for water qualityExample:

– St. Marys River Watershed Management Plan (2009): scheduled and funded for revision 2026-2027

– Lower St. Joseph River (OH) Watershed Management Plan (2008): scheduled and funded for revision 2026-2027

– Cedar Creek Watershed Management Plan (2003): updated 2023-2025, EPA approval pending