State Soil Conservation Board (SSCB) will meet for a Strategic Planning Session on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST at the Indiana Soybean Alliance, 8425 Keystone Crossing, Ste 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
To access the meeting virtually, use the call-in information below.
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture invites you to join the Microsoft Teams meeting:
Join meeting virtually, click here.
To call in: 1-317-552-1674
Meeting number (access code): 694 689 907#
The SSCB administers the Clean Water Indiana Fund, which is a water quality-related erosion and sediment reduction program. The SSCB also provides guidance and support to Indiana's soil and water conservation district leaders as they assist local leadership in the protection of the state's soil and water resources.
In accordance with IC 5-14-9, the following information is provided regarding board members.
Appointed by Governor:
Gene Schmidt (Chair) - March 31, 2022-2026
Jane Hardisty (Vice Chair) - March 31, 2024-2028
Kenny Cain - March 31, 2022-2026
Brad Dawson - March 31, 2022-2026
Chris Lee - March 31, 2025-2029
Jeff Healy - March 31, 2024-2028
Jewel Wise - March 31, 2022-2026
ABOUT ISDA
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) reports to Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. Major responsibilities include advocacy for Indiana agriculture at the local, state and federal level, managing soil conservation programs, promoting economic development and agricultural innovation, serving as a regulatory ombudsman for agricultural businesses, and licensing grain firms throughout the state.