To further promote soil health management systems education and implementation throughout indiana on small farms and farmers new to agriculture buy expanding conservation technical educational and…

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded County of Allen a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), effective September 18, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This award supports the expansion of conservation technical education and financial assistance throughout Indiana's portion of the Western Lake Erie Basin, with a specific focus on promoting soil health management systems among small farms and farmers new to agriculture.

Under this agreement, County of Allen, operating through its Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), will deliver enhanced technical assistance and conservation education to advance sustainable agricultural practices and natural resource stewardship in the target region. The five-year initiative aims to increase adoption of soil health and conservation practices among underserved agricultural populations by providing direct technical support, educational programming, and financial incentives aligned with NRCS conservation priorities.

To further promote soil health management systems education and implementation throughout indiana on small farms and farmers new to agriculture buy expanding conservation technical educational and financial assistance in indiana portion of the western lake erie basin.