# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Meet Your Farmer
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to bring the community to the farmer again for our Third Annual Meet Your Farmer gathering!

We have been to a large-scale row crop farm. We have been to a small, market farm. And now we're heading to a perennial crop farm - The Blueberry Ranch in Mishawaka! 

A Legacy of Stewardship

Established in 1953, The Blueberry Ranch is one of the oldest u-pick blueberry operations in the Midwest. Current owner, John Nelson, purchased the farm in 1981. In 1991, Nelson introduced organic blueberries to the farm, and by 2009 the entire ranch was 100% certified organic. 

This commitment isn’t just about labels; it’s about the soil beneath the bushes. During our visit, we will explore:
-	The Power of Perennials: How long-term crops like blueberry bushes stabilize soil structure and promote a thriving underground ecosystem.
-	Organic Impact: The specific ways organic certification and chemical-free practices enhance nutrient density and microbial life in the soil
-	Community Food Security: The vital role this “agri-treasure” plays in providing fresh, local food to the Mishawaka area.

Join us for an evening of education, community and a shared meal in the heart of the farm. This offers a chance to hear directly from John Nelson about the rewards and challenges of maintaining an organic legacy. 

Meet Your Farmer 2026 will be held on Thursday, June 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Dinner is provided and space is limited. Registration is required.  ww.stjosephswcd.org/myfgathering.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mishawaka/3rd-annual-meet-your-farmer/200029966759953
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mishawaka
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blueberry Ranch
- **lat**: 41.700933981236
- **long**: -86.10143034272
- **full address**: Blueberry Ranch, 12031 Day Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5303, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 3rd Annual Meet Your Farmer being held?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Meet Your Farmer takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Blueberry Ranch, 12031 Day Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5303, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 3rd Annual Meet Your Farmer?
  - **A:** 3rd Annual Meet Your Farmer is organized by St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District.

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