Allen County SWCD June Board Meeting
2025-06-25 08:00 - 09:30 UTC | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
DRAFT Agenda:

Approve Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Old Business
New Business
Director’s Report
Program Reports
Partner Reports
Upcoming Events

Allen County SWCD July Board Meeting
2025-07-23 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States

Day at the Lake
2025-08-21
Join us August 21st for a full day at Put-in-Bay on Lake Erie to learn more about water quality education int he Western Lake Erie Basin!
Lunch and snacks are included along with a charter bus to the Bay and a Ferry ride!
Also visit Ohio State’s Aquatic Visitors Center Stone Laboratory and see how they monitor the lake on one of their research vessels.
Cost is $50 per person. To save your spot and learn how to pay, contact us at allenswcd@gmail.com or (260) 484-5848, ext 3

Allen County SWCD August Board Meeting
2025-08-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States

On-Farm Demo: WYSS FARMS ENTERPRISES
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Wyss Farm Enterprises, Inc., 1725 W Yoder Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46819, United States
Enjoy an evening of seed, conservation, and good food!
In collaboration with Powell Seeds, AgriGold, and Allen SWCD, the Wyss Family (Yoder, IN) will host neighbors from near and far.
A farm tour of seed production will start the event at 5:00pm, followed by dinner and presentations by sponsoring groups.
Join in the fun with a raffle and pie for dessert!

Allen County SWCD September Board Meeting
2025-09-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The September meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469. Click the title for details.
DRAFT Agenda:

Approve Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Old Business
New Business
Director’s Report
Project Updates
Partner Reports
Upcoming Events

Fall Town and Country Tour
2025-10-02 16:00 - 18:00
Town & Country Tours

provide an opportunity for all to gain a better understanding of today’s modern agriculture while also providing insight into water quality for farmers and ag retailers.
Join us as we partner with the Maumee Watershed Alliance and others on a tour of conservation farming and gardening practices.

This event is free and open to all ages.
Tours start at 4pm and then at 5pm at each location.

Bloomingdale Garden: 420 High Street, Fort Wayne, 46808
Doctor Family Farm: 26201 Old 24 E Rd, Woodburn, 46797

All who join will receive a goodie bags as well as information on conservation practices.
RSVP to jbuck@maumeewatershedalliance.org.
Walk-ins are welcome!
For more information: 2025 Town and Country Tour Flyer

Allen County SWCD October Board Meeting
2025-10-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Psi Ote Barn, Bob Arnold Dr,, Fort Wayne, 46805, United States
The October meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Psi Ote Barn (Upper) in Northside Park, Fort Wayne Indiana. Click the title for details.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Flourish Fort Wayne and Dave Thomas' Urban Farm
2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Dave Thomas’ Urban Farm, 2417 Schele Ave, Fort Wayne, 46803, United States
Sip on some cider and hot chocolate, and discuss urban gardening.
Everyone is welcome regardless of your gardening expertise.
We will have a sign up sheet for free soil testing, equipment, and raised garden beds!

Allen County SWCD November Board - Will Resume at ACSWCD Office
2025-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The November meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at a location to be determined (due to the Federal Government Shutdown). Click the title for details.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Flourish Fort Wayne and the Community Gardens at St. Henry's
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Community Garden at St. Henry’s, 2929 Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46806, United States
Flourish Fort Wayne is collaborating with the Community Garden at St. Henry’s to recruit growers!

Sign up for free garden beds and equipment
Talk with experienced growers
Tour our space
Enjoy Food Trucks, Bingo, and Prizes

Allen County SWCD December Board Meeting
2025-12-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The December meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469. Click the title for details.
DRAFT agenda (abbreviated focus on financials due to the holiday):
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Partner Reports
6. Upcoming Events

Fort Wayne FARM SHOW 2026
2026-01-13 09:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
Join Allen County SWCD and Purdue Extension as we present the 2026 Fort Wayne Farm Show.
Our exhibit will be upstairs in the main Exhibition Hall, and Allen SWCD will be joined by Districts from neighboring counties as well as FSA, NRCS, ISDA, and watershed groups.
Seminars include the following:

Market and Weather outlooks (Winters, Kohli, Cavanaugh, and Martin)
Anhydrous Ammounia Safety (Anne Kline and James Wolff)
Additional Market Outlooks (Michael Langemeier)
Biosecurity for Livestock (Jennifer Strasser)
CODE RED (Purdue “EDGE in Ag” Team)
Prep for PARP

As well as the Farm Bureau Luncheon, hosting Brianna Schroeder (Ag Law) speaking on “Waters of the U.S.”
Hope to see you there!

Allen County SWCD January Board Meeting
2026-01-28 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The January meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469. Click the title for details.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Flourish Fort Wayne Field Day
2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Purdue Fort Wayne, International Ballroom A, Walb Student Union, Union Cir Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815, United States
Join us for our final Flourish Fort Wayne event on Saturday, February 7th, at Purdue Fort Wayne! This event will feature guest speakers and a panel discussion, offering opportunities to learn from and connect with experienced gardeners. Attendees can enjoy free food, have a chance to win free gardening bundles, and make their own plant starters.

Coffee & Conservation
2026-02-17 07:30 - 08:30 | Blueberry Pancake House, 104 E South St, Monroeville, 46773, United States
Join us for coffee and conversation about conservation!
This will be an opportunity to chat with Mark Muntzinger about your conservation concerns and ask any questions you have about planting cover crops.

Allen County SWCD February Board Meeting
2026-02-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The February meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469. Click the title for details.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Allen County SWCD Annual Meeting
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Salomon Farm Park, 817 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
Please join the Board of Supervisors and Staff at the Annual Meeting held at the Wolf Family Center at Salomon Farm Park.
Agenda:
6:30 pm – Dinner (catered by Cerutti’s)
7:05 pm – Business Meeting Call to Order

Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Annual Financial Report (AFR)
Election of Supervisor (term 2026 – 2029)
District Updates
Installation of newly elected Supervisor

7:25 pm – Updates on District Projects
7:55 pm – Installation of new Supervisor

Allen County SWCD March Board Meeting
2026-03-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The March meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Cover Crop Field Day
2026-03-26 09:30 - 14:00 | Muntzinger Farms, 9720 Homestead Rd, Roanoke, IN, 46783, United States
Join us as at Muntzinger Farms to learn about the soil benefits of cover crops! Grow your knowledge on cover crops and soil fertility. This program will offer a free lunch and an optional training for PARP credits!
There will be offsite parking available at Arise Church, 12220 Lower Huntington Rd Roanoke, IN 46783. Please carpool if you can!
RSVP by email to gohara.swcd@gmail.com or call 260-484-5848, ext.3

Allen County SWCD April Board Meeting
2026-04-22 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The April meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Allen County SWCD May Board Meeting
2026-05-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The May meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Allen County SWCD June Board Meeting
2026-06-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The June meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Allen County SWCD August Board Meeting
2026-08-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
The August meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held at the Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District’s office, on the campus of Dupont Hospital (Lutheran Healthcare) near the intersection of I-69 and I-469.
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Project Updates
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

2026 Soil Health Field Day
2026-09-09 12:30 - 19:30 | Roemke Farms, 12125 State Rd 101, Harlan, IN, 46743, United States
Deepen your understanding of how living roots build healthy soil! This field day will be centered around engaging with producers about soil health and conservation farming.
Join us to learn from the experts, Dr. Thomas Dykstra and Rob Sharkey.
THANK YOU to our 2026 Sponsors!
Milan Center Feed & Grain

Supplying and advising our friends & neighbors with animal nutrition, lawn & garden, pond and agricultural seeds needs.
mcfeeds.com
Follow them on facebook & instagram @milancenterfeedandgrain

A&L Great Lakes Laboratory

A&L Great Lakes Laboratory offers testing services including soil fertility, plant tissue, animal feed, manure, compost and fertilizer analysis.
https://algreatlakes.com/

First Merchants Bank

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial holding company based in Central Indiana. Since its organization, the Corporation has grown to include more than 111 banking center locations in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and a wealth management company.
firstmerchants.com

Brookside Labs

Brookside Labs strives to create agronomic solutions that produce sustainable outcomes and positively impact life via a connected network. Brookside is the only laboratory in the world offering complete agricultural/turf, environmental, accredited geotechnical testing and soil health testing services.
www.blinc.com

INterra Credit Union

Interra’s mission is “to be our members’ most trusted and valued financial resource.”
interracu.com
