Tillage Transect Data
The Indiana Conservation Partnership conducts the Conservation Transect yearly. With the increase in demand for Indiana’s row crop production, coupled with the ICP’s focus on
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WHO WE ARE
Protecting Wayne County’s Natural Resources
Water Quality
Helping maintain and improve clean water through soil and water conservation practices, education, and technical support for landowners.
Soil Health & Erosion Control
Preventing soil loss and promoting healthy soils with conservation measures such as grassed waterways, cover crops, and sustainable land management.
Education & Community Outreach
Engaging students, landowners, and the public in conservation awareness programs, workshops, and hands-on learning activities.
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Protecting Our Planet
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Join us in protecting Wayne County’s soil, water, and natural resources. Your contributions help fund educational programs, technical assistance for landowners, and local conservation projects that benefit the entire community.
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Empowering partners with expert technical solutions and seamless support.
Community Education
Support workshops, school programs, and community events that promote awareness and sustainable practices.
SUCCESS STORY
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We are clear on why we do what we do, are connected as an organisation, we understand and demonstrate enabling / delivery, we are passionate about what we do and work tirelessly to achieve it.
Become part of a dedicated team helping create a wilder, healthier, more colourful world.
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Soil Health & Cover Crops
What exactly is Soil Health, you might ask?! According to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), “Soil health, also referred to as soil quality, is defined as
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Indiana NRCS “Grazing Bites”
by Victor Shelton, Retired Indiana NRCS Agronomist/Grazing Specialist Washington, Indiana Cell: 812-617-4888 Email: grazingbites@gmail.com 2025 March2025_GB January2025_GrazingBItes 2024 December2024_GrazingBItes NOvember2024_GrazingBItes GrazingBites_October-2024 Grazing Bites August 2024 Grazing
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MEET EXPERT TEAM
Our Professional Team
Jason Ward
Chairman
Mat Berger
Vice-Chairman
Lisa Bihl
Secretary
Travis Frame
Member
Mitchell Jordan
Member
Wayne County SWCD Staff
Raquel Baker
SWCD District Conservation Technician
Raquel.Baker@in.nacdnet.net
Jennifer Brown
SWCD Office Coordinator/Treasurer
Jennifer.Brown3@in.nacdnet.net
Jennifer-Brown@iaswcd.org
LuAnne Holeva
SWCD Conservation Education Coordinator
Luanne.Holeva@in.nacdnet.net
Colt Van Natta
Acting District Conservationist
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
colt.vannatta@usda.gov
