Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts

06/23/2026

When people think of pollinators, honey bees usually come to mind. But Indiana is home to hundreds of native pollinator species, including bumble bees, solitary bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds.

Each species plays a unique role in supporting healthy ecosystems and diverse plant communities. Protecting pollinators means protecting all of them—not just the ones that make honey.

06/22/2026

Did you know that nearly 1 out of every 3 bites of food we eat depends on pollinators? Bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds, and even bats help plants reproduce by moving pollen from flower to flower.

Without pollinators, many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds would become scarce or disappear altogether. This National Pollinator Week, join us as we celebrate the small creatures that make a big impact on our lives.

06/16/2026

As you can see, we are at the birthplace of the tillage radish. Yes, I'm on Steve Groff's farm in Holtwood, Pennsylvania. And speaking of which, we're going to toss it off to Steve right now for some cover crop action.

06/12/2026

Invasive Plants: Misbehaving Far From Home
(This article originally appeared in the Times of Northwest Indiana.)

TNC’s Susan MiHalo writes about nature in northwest Indiana—the benefits it brings to us as well as our impacts upon it.

06/04/2026

Take a Midwest Nature Road Trip! Across the Heartland, protected lands are bursting with wildlife, wildflowers, rocky cliffs and lush forests. Whether you want to hike, birdwatch, or simply unplug, The Nature Conservancy's nature preserves in the Midwest make an excellent excuse for a road trip any time of the year.

Hit the road and explore breathtaking prairies, lakes and forests across the Midwest with this nature-filled journey.

06/03/2026

The annual Indiana State Department of Agriculture Photo Contest is now accepting photo contest submissions through June 30!

INDIANAPOLIS — During the month of June, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture will accept submissions for the 19th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest. The contest is...

06/02/2026

The mission of the National AgrAbility Project is to enhance quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) AgrAbility program, led by the National AgrAbility Project and housed at Purdue University’s Breaking New Ground Resource Center in the Department of...

06/01/2026

Remembering Bob Eddleman...

Robert “Bob” Eddleman, a farm boy from southern Indiana who rose to become one of the state’s most influential conservation leaders, helping shape agricultural policy, expand water-quality programs and inspire generations of young people through 4-H, died

05/26/2026

Reminder: the deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is this week!

NRCS Announces Second Application Sign-ups for Agricultural Land Easements