Women landowners invited to ‘Learning Circle’ on soil health & water quality

Women who own farmland or are involved in managing agricultural land are invited to participate in a Women4theLand Learning Circle from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, at the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 1721 Pleasant St., Unit A, Noblesville.

The interactive session will focus on practical approaches to improving soil health and water quality while providing an opportunity for women to learn from one another and build connections with other women landowners.

The Learning Circle is the first session in a three-part educational series sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and supported by the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District. The series is designed specifically for women who own farmland, actively farm, help manage agricultural land, expect to inherit farmland, or participate in family land management decisions. Through peer-to-peer learning and discussion, participants will explore conservation practices that support productive farmland, healthy soils, and clean water. Healthy soils and clean water are essential to the long-term productivity and resilience of Indiana farms, making conservation decisions increasingly important for today’s farmland owners.

Unlike a traditional workshop, the Learning Circle encourages conversation among participants, allowing women to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another in a welcoming environment.

“Women are playing an increasingly important role in decisions about Indiana farmland,” Women4theLand State Coordinator Heather Bacher said. “This Learning Circle offers an opportunity to connect with other women, explore conservation topics together, and gain practical information that can be applied to their own land.”

Women from Hamilton County, Tipton County, and surrounding communities are encouraged to attend.

Participants are also invited to share their perspectives by completing the Women4theLand Community Building statewide survey, which will help guide future educational programming and the development of future Women4theLand communities across Indiana.

The deadline to RSVP is Monday, July 13. Register for the Learning Circle and complete the statewide survey at Women4theLand.org.

Women4theLand is a peer learning network that connects women landowners and agricultural professionals through workshops and hands-on conservation learning. It supports informed land stewardship, farmland management, and sustainable decision-making.