Wabash County Resources
What We Do
We improve lives and livelihoods by delivering tested and trusted educational resources. The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. It's a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America. The Purdue Extension focuses on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth.
Contact Us
Purdue Wabash County Extension
wabashces@purdue.edu
1 W Hill Street, Suite 211
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-0661 Ext 1408
2026 Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference
DAY 1: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:30pm ET
* Optional evening Farm Tour: Friday, November 6, 2026 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET
DAY 2: Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:30pm ET
Community Learning Center
401 E Diamond Street
Kendallville, IN 46755
Join us November 6 & 7, 2026, in Kendallville, IN, for the 3rd Annual
Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference, a two-day event dedicated
to empowering homesteaders with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.
This year’s conference features a diverse range of sessions on livestock production
and management, gardening, and plant cultivation, home food preservation and safety,
and mixed ventures maximize your homesteading success. Through engaging
educational discussions hands-on workshops, participants will have the
opportunity to deepen their expertise, learn practical techniques, and connect with
a community of like-minded individuals. Whether you're new to homesteading or
looking forefinger your skills, this event is designed to help you grow and flourish.