Fort Wayne Farm Show
2024-01-16 09:00 - 2024-01-18 17:00 UTC

Annual Meeting
2024-02-24 07:30 - 11:00 | Tim & Deanne Rorick Farms, 4710 S. Webster Rd., New Haven, IN, 46774, United States

Cover Crop Ternimation
2024-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Bloomingdale Gardens, 420 High Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808, United States

Eco Fest
2024-05-19 12:00 - 17:00
Eco Fest is inviting the Fort Wayne community to “go green” at its fourth annual event. Highlighting over 100 local businesses, non-profit organizations, and food vendors, this event is made for everyone – not just those with a current understanding or passion for green efforts.
Eco Fest will take place on Sunday, May 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Headwaters Park. This is
a free, family-friendly event. Attendees can expect to see:
• Kid-friendly nature & education activities
• Free Yoga
• Active Engagement Booths
• Wares including handmade soaps, candles, pottery and jewelry
• Vintage/secondhand clothing
• Eco-Friendly household products
• Landscaping/Gardening Information
• Local Art
• Local food and beverage vendors
• And much more!

Town & Country Tour
2024-06-08 09:00 - 13:30
Town & Country Tours provide an opportunity for urban and other non-ag residents, to gain a better understanding of today’s modern agriculture, both large and small scale, and to provide farmers and ag retailers insight into the “non-farmer” perspective of water quality.
Join the Maumee Watershed Alliance and Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District on a CHARTER BUS to tour large, small, and urban farms, a nature preserve, a local community focused market and restaurant, see the SWCD education trailer & rainfall simulator, and more! This event is free and open to everyone of all ages.
Town & Country Charter Bus Tour Stops Include
Rose Ave. Farm (small farm),
Save Maumee Grassroots Organization (non-profit/nature preserve)
Werling Farms, (conservation farming operation)
*SWCD Education Trailer, Rainfall Simulator, Snacks*
Smiley’s Garden Angels (urban farm/hunger relief program)
Utopian Community Grocery & Restaurant (lunch provided)

Day at the Lake
2024-08-07 06:30 - 18:30

On Farm Demo Field Day
2024-08-21 10:00

Soil Health Field Day
2024-09-04 08:00

Compost Mixer
2024-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Wood Farms, 8005 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN, United States

Allen County SWCD November Board Meeting
2024-11-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States

Board of Supervisors Meeting - December
2024-12-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Sun Rise Cafe, 10230 Coldwater Rd., Fort Wayne, 46825, United States

Fort Wayne FARM SHOW 2025
2025-01-14 09:00 - 2025-01-16 16:00 | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
Join the tri-state area for the 36th annual event at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Meet agricultural representatives at over 1,000 booths, including retailers, laboratories, conservation agencies, and seed companies. Daily seminars bring experts to address relevant topics including commodity outlooks, climate responses, farm emergency care, and managing water resources, as well as the popular PARP credit session. More information at this brochure:
https://www.tradexpos.com/assets/docs/uploads/2025-farm-show-tri-fold-revised-1204.pdf

Annual Meeting and Supervisor Election
2025-02-13 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Joe United Methodist Church, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, IN, 46835, United States
Join Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District as we celebrate our 80th anniversary!
Our Annual Meeting will host Grazing Appetizers and Dessert Bar at 5:30pm, with District updates and Supervisor elections at 6:30pm. (All Allen County residents are invited to vote.)
Come early to enjoy identifying old colleagues in our photo collage of prior Supervisors, Field Staff, and partners of the District. We eagerly anticipate the future as we promote the wise use of soil, water, and related natural resources.
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Allen County SWCD February Board Meeting
2025-02-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
DRAFT agenda:
1. Approval Minutes
2. Treasurer’s Report
3. Old Business
4. New Business
5. Director’s Report
6. Program Reports
7. Partner Reports
8. Upcoming Events

Virtual Business Planning Workshop #1 - Launch Your Business
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (webinar)
Join us for this webinar series on Business Planning to make your farming business more successful!

Have you ever thought about starting an urban or small farm but don’t know where to begin?
Do you already have a farming business but need to know if the numbers add up to continue?
Do you need a business plan to get funding?

Wesley Shie (Business Advisor, Director at IN Small Business Development Center) will kick off the session with ideas for your business launch. (For more information on Wes, click here.)
Click on the “event website” link below to register and receive your admission to the event.

Virtual Business Planning Workshop #2 - Business Plan
2025-03-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (webinar)
Join us for session 2 of our webinar series on Business Planning. This workshop will focus on writing your business plan so you can more effectively market your farm to others.
Renee Wiatt will lead you through exercises in farm business plans and communicating that message clearly. (For more info on Renee, click here.)
Click on the “event website” link below to register and receive your admission to the event.

Allen County SWCD March Board Meeting
2025-03-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States

Virtual Business Planning Workshop #3 - Marketing Plan
2025-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (webinar)
Join us for the 3rd session in our webinar series on Business Planning. This workshop will extend what we learned in session 2, focusing on marketing your farm to others.
Renee Wiatt will lead you through exercises in communicating your message clearly. (For more info on Renee, click here.)
Click on the “event website” link below to register and receive your admission to the event.

Virtual Business Planning Workshop #4 - Accounting
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Online (webinar)
Join us for the final session in our webinar series on Business Planning. This workshop will provide useful information on accounting principles for the farm business.
Ed Farris (Purdue Extension, Huntington County) will direct exercises on accounting for effectiveness and efficiency. (For more info on Ed, click here.)
Click on the “event website” link below to register and receive your admission to the event.

Small Farms Field Day
2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Salomon Farm Park, 817 W Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
Join Allen County SWCD for our Spring Field Day focused on Small Farms!
Experts in all things conservation will focus discussions on practices that impact the small farm producer as they seek to increase yield and preserve natural resources.
Specific topics include programs explained through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on Regenerative Agriculture and Livestock Partnership, Soil Biology, Cover Cropping, and Composting.
Activities include soil microscopy, cover crop field walk, and vendors in the Old Barn, as well as contact with pollinator, rain gardens, and animals resident at Salomon Farm! Lunch and afternoon desserts are included.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-farm-field-day-tickets-1272998766579

2025 Native Plant Sale DEADLINE for Orders
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Allen County SWCD Office, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., Suite 101, Fort Wayne, IN, 46825, United States
Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to partner with Riverview Nursery for a Native Plant Sale this Spring!
Place your order to Allen Co. SWCD by April 18, 2025. Pickup date is May 17, 2025 at Bloomingdale Gardens (420 High Street, Fort Wayne, IN).
Offerings include Butterfly and Pollinator Kits ($60 each):

Sunny Garden kit
Shady Garden kit
Water’s Edge kit
Short and Showy kit

Ordering details are available here: Facebook

2025 Native Plant Sale PICK UP
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Bloomingdale Gardens, 420 High Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46808, United States
Pre-paid orders are available for pickup at Bloomingdale Gardens.
If you have any questions or your payment is not confirmed, please call the District at 260-484-5848, ext. 3, or email at AllenSWCD@gmail.com

Allen County SWCD June Board Meeting
2025-06-25 08:00 - 09:30 | 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
