Please save the date for Pay Dirt 2026 on February 25 & 26

Pay Dirt 2026 is a FREE event. You will be able to pop in and out, depending on which sessions you’d like to participate in.

We’re thrilled to announce that Pay Dirt 2026 is working on qualification for 4-7 PDH credits! Read below to see which sessions qualify for continuing education credits.

Please note: This agenda is subject to change.

Agenda

Wednesday, February 25: Day 1 – Know your Resources

Focus: Day 1 highlights the tools, technologies, and expertise available to support successful operations and projects from a soil health and water quality standpoint. From informative morning sessions to interactive afternoon vendor-led demonstrations, attendees will gain insight into new innovations, next-level concepts, and proven methods that enhance soil and water management.

8:00–9:00 am
• Registration & Vendor Booths Open
9:00–9:45 am
• Plenary Session: Phillip Anderson & Joe Moore
10:00–10:50 am
• Breakout Session 1A: Presenter – Joe Moore

Building Bigger, Doing Better: Stewardship in Indiana’s Era of Growth – Participants will leave with a sharper understanding of how growth is changing Indiana’s landscape, practical strategies to reduce risk and improve results, and a renewed commitment to being better stewards of Indiana’s land and water.

• Breakout Session 1B: Jamie Scott (Topic TBD)

11:00 am–12:00 pm
Stormwater Panel – Led by Joe Moore (PDH Credit: 1 possible).

Discussion topics will be centered on the Construction Stormwater General Permit with a focus on design and inspection of SWPPPs.

Panelists

1. Sam Groce, Stormwater Department Head, CESSWI, BF&S
2. Brett Moravec, Lead Environnemental Inspector, CESSWI- NIPSCO
3. Ryan Miller, Stormwater Specialist, MS4CECI, City of Goshen
4. Reid Harris, Stormwater Specialist, Stormwater Section, Office of WQ, IDEM

• Agriculture Panel – Led by Phillip Anderson (PDH Credit: 1 possible)

Paul Witmer
Brent Laidig
Carl Stolzfus
Bill Kercher

12:00pm – 1:30pm – Lunch Ag Hall

1:30–4:30 pm: Pay Dirt IN-field/IN-side Demonstrations

Attendees will rotate through multiple hands-on demonstration stations—right inside the Elkhart County Community Center. This 3 – hour block is dedicated to exhibitors and vendors. Exhibitors are encouraged to showcase products within demonstration areas as well as at their booths for close-up viewing. For a complete list of the many exhibitors available to meet at Pay Dirt 2026 CLICK HERE

Demonstration Stations

Drainage 101- 1:30pm to 1:50pm and 4:00pm to 4:20pm
Discover how tile drainage works from the inside out. Watch real-time footage from cameras traveling through tile lines, and see videos showing seasonal changes. Learn from experts about outlet gates, water quality inlets, and tile location services available locally and statewide. Also, don’t miss the amazing product featured by Drainage Solutions as they make connecting different pipes seamless with the Marmac Coupling.
Concrete Washout – What’s the Point? – 2:30pm to 2:50pm and 3:00pm to 3:20pm
Observe an infiltration demo showing how contaminants remain in wash-water even after filtering through soils. Explore alternative washout options and learn how to calculate the proper washout size based on yardage and pours.
Drone Zone – 2:30pm to 2:50pm and 3:00pm to 3:20pm
Check out the latest in agricultural and stormwater technology as Heritage Drone Service, Front Line Drone Services LLC, and Enterprise Outdoors display various drones offering seed, spray, and camera applications.
Stabilization Station – 1:30pm to 1:50pm and 4:00pm to 4:20pm
A hands-on comparison of stabilization products side-by-side. Examine features, handling, and benefits, and better understand why following the manufacturer’s installation and maintenance guidance is essential. Flexamat, Instaturf, Curlex and North American Green will all be featured!
Inlet Protection – 2:00pm to 2:20pm and 3:30pm to 3:50pm
Compare multiple inlet protection options and understand why no single BMP fits all situations. Learn how to evaluate each project to determine the appropriate solution. Get an in-depth look at the Faircloth Skimmer from CEO, Michael Brewer!
Seed Mixology – 2:00pm to 2:20pm and 3:30pm to 3:50pm
Learn how prescribed cover crop mixes—“cocktails”—can dramatically influence soil health. Discover which mix is right for your goals and why diversity is key to long-term success.
Mini Excavator Activity – Weather Permitting 1:30pm – 4:20pm
Test your skills on a mini excavator! Try to complete the challenge course and be entered to win a prize.

4:30-6:30 pm – Pay Dirt Networking Session at Goshen Brewing Company

Join us for appetizers and refreshments at a restored NIPSCO building turned award-winning brewery—known for exceptional sustainability practices and deep community connections.
315 West Washington Street, Goshen, Indiana

Thursday, February 26: Day 2 – From Row Crops to Recreational Vehicles

Focus: Day 2 centers on local efforts to maximize Water Quality of Life in Elkhart County and throughout the St. Joseph River watershed. Morning trainings address large-scale agricultural BMPs and stormwater permit (CSGP) compliance, followed by a deep-dive project feature tracing the development of a 250-acre RV manufacturing campus—from concept to completion—through a stormwater lens.

7:00–9:00 am – Morning Trainings

ECCC: “The CSGP and Me” by Todd Clark (PDH Credits: 2)
Inspector • Contractor • Plan Preparer • Municipal Employee Training
Ag Hall: “SWAMP – Closing the Gap on Sustainability in Elkhart County” by Jim Hess
Agricultural Producer Training

9:30–10:30 am

Project Feature: “Brinkley RV – From Concept to Completion” (PDH Credit: 1)
Brad Mosness and Robert Nichols the Abonmarche team walk through the design, implementation, and completion phases of a comprehensive 250-acre public–private development.

10:45 am–12:00 pm

Panel Discussion – Moderated by Joe Moore (PDH Credit: 1 possible)
Discussion topics will be centered around the design, construction, and future considerations of the Brinkley RV campus. Discussion includes challenges, solutions, and collaborations that brought the project to life and will drive it into the next decade.

Panelists