Food Council hosts FarmHop
FarmHop 2025, an immersive one-day event, invites participants to experience the power of local food systems in action across Northwest Indiana by touring farms Sept. 12.
Historic family farms honored
State officials recently awarded the Hoosier Homestead Award to 95 farming families across Indiana in honor of their dedication of over 100 years to the state’s agriculture.
Registration opens for Indiana’s Coolest Thing competition
Registration is open for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Coolest Thing Made IN Indiana tournament showcasing the state’s manufacturing tradition.
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56 farms receive Hoosier Homestead Award
56 family farms were honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana Statehouse March 21, celebrating their legacy of committment to Indiana agriculture.
Merrillville cupcake shop awarded grant
Cute as a Cupcake! bake shop in Merrillville received grant funding from Indiana Grown to promote its products at trade shows nationwide.
Nominations sought for South Shore Legends induction
Nominations are being sought for the 20th anniversary of South Shore Legends induction for the Indiana Welcome Center’s Wall of Legends.
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State competition seeks solutions to boost efficiency of Indiana’s ag sector
A statewide competition seeks the best solutions to help Indiana’s agriculture sector and farmers work more efficiently.
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State awaits word from USDA on submitted guidelines for legal production of hemp in Indiana
The state of Indiana has submitted proposed guidelines to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the legal production of hemp.
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announces latest appointments to state boards and commissions
Representatives from Northwest and North Central Indiana are among the latest appointees by Gov. Eric Holcomb to be named to various state boards and commissions.
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Getting to Know the Farmer Behind Your Food
NWI’s growing local food system embraces transparency Phoebe Plomaritis says her love for fresh food came from watching her mother Anastasia at an early age. Anastasia, now in her 80s, is an avid gardener and when the family moved to a farm in Kouts in 1969, she began growing produce for market without the use