Elkhart County Soil & Water Conservation District
Our mission is to assist land users and other agencies in the wise use of natural resources in Elkhart County.
The Elkhart County SWCD Pay Dirt event is designed to be more than a demonstration; it’s an opportunity to learn by doing and by observing with purpose. Our learning demonstration areas are intentionally hands-on, giving participants the chance to touch, Read More
I’ve always believed history repeats itself in the smartest ways. Back in the early 1970s, long before cell phones, YouTube reviews, or online farm forums, Case rolled something bold and unforgettable onto farm lanes: the Golden Demonstrator tractor. As a Read More
The earth tells its story in patterns: the swirl of a fern, the curl of a river, the patient symmetry of a seed. These rhythms are the language of the Golden Ratio, nature’s quiet mathematics of beauty and balance. Our Read More
Concrete wash water, produced when cleaning out concrete trucks, tools, or mixers, is one of the most common yet overlooked pollutants on construction sites. Both construction and agricultural operations that use cement-based materials can contribute to this issue. When the Read More
I have always been told, “With every privilege there is an equal and corresponding responsibility.” Working the land is no different. Farming is a privilege, and with it comes the responsibility to take care of what we’ve been given.
Steve Schweisberger Steve will be speaking on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Pay Dirt IN-Field Steve Schweisberger is a native of Bremen where he was active in the Bremen FFA and a ten year 4-H member in Marshall County. Steve Read More