Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District

Fall Town and Country Tour
2025-10-02 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
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!
