Reasons to Eat Local

Food travels on average 1,500 miles from farm to plate. Besides the cost in cash and carbon emissions, there are other reasons to buy local.

Local produce is fresher / healthier
Produce loses nutrients quickly. Locally grown food bought soon after harvest means peak flavor and nutrition. No lengthy cold storage or wax coating.

Local food benefits the local economy
Money spent locally is not sent through a middle man to a distant mega-corp. It’s a win for the farmer, the consumer and the community.

Local food is about food security
By supporting local farmers, availability of fresh abundant food is guaranteed. If global food corporations fail, local access will be secure.

Local food is seasonal
By eating in season, we enjoy food at its peak taste, most abundant, and least  expensive.

Local food protects open space, and a clean environment
A well-managed family farm is a place where fertile soil and clean water are valued. When a farm prospers, it will not be sold for development.

Support these local food producers and vendors

Seldom Seen Farm
seldomseenfarm.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (317) 509-7828
CSA distribution area in Metro Indy
Diverse, naturally grown veggies.
Summer and Winter Shares.

LIFE Certified Organic Farm and CSA
www.eatlifeup.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (812) 272-7450
Indianapolis and Bloomington areas.
A variety of local produce, fruit, eggs,
coffee and local specialty food options.

Valentine Hill Farm & CSA
www.valentinehillfarm.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (317)733-9311
Available at Central Indiana farmer’s markets
“Produce with a Heart”™
Organic vegetables, fruit & baked goods.

Artisano’s Oils & Spices
www.ArtisanosOils.com
1101-B E. 86th Street, Indianapolis
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (317) 251-4100
Tasting bar for fine olive oils,
Balsamic vinegars and spices.

Local Folks Foods
www.localfolksfoods.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (317)727-2730
Farmer’s markets & retail stores
“Good food, made for
local folks, by local folks”

Balanced Harvest Farm & CSA
www.BalancedHarvest.com
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Indianapolis, Broad Ripple,
Carmel, Fishers, Zionsville
Certified naturally grown produce

Natures Crossroads Earth Friendly Seeds
www.naturescrossroads.com
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (812)361-5816
Local source for certified organic, heirloom,
open-pollinated and biodynamic seeds.
Educational and fundraising programs.

Harvest Café Coffee Roasters
www.harvestcafecoffee.com (317) 585-9162
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Locally small-batch roasting the finest
green coffees from all over the globe.

Heartland Family Farm
www.Localharvest.org
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Teresa A. Birtles (812)797-6274
CSA, free-range eggs, chickens
Heirloom/European fruits & veggies

New Day Meadery
www.newdaymeadery.com
888-MEADERY
Creators of fine, handcrafted honey wine.
Changing the world view of honey wine,
one glass at a time.

Local food is also available at these additional sources:

KG Acres Farm and Featherwerks
765-482-7329 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Boone, Marion, and Tippecanoe counties
Earth-friendly herbs, produce, honey,
free-range heritage poultry & products.

Harvest Market at the Fairgrounds - Winter Market
765-763-0246 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hancock County and the surrounding areas
Features meats, fruits, vegetables,
cheese, butter, eggs and more.

Hendricks Co. Winter Farmer’s Market
317-539-4244
Serving West Central Indiana
Local produce every Thursday
at Hummel Park, Plainfield

Amazen Graze Organic Farm
9560 State Road 129, Cross Plains
812-667-5396 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Grass fed/ finished beef, lamb,
free range eggs, asparagus, vegetables.
2010 we plan on setting 1 day store hours.

Emerald Isle Organic Farm
317-984-9600 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Serving Central Indiana
Organic grass fed beef
1/4s and 1/2s cut to your specs

Big City Farms CSA
317-694-4299 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Downtown Indy and Broad Ripple pick-ups
Specialize in heirloom produce
grown in downtown Indianapolis

Hickoryworks, Inc
www.Hickoryworks.com
317-878-5648 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Original & only producer of Hickory Syrup,
Poplar bark syrup, Hickory smoked sea salt
and Bestcestershire Sauce.

Goose the Market
www.goosethemarket.com
317- 924-4944 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Neighborhood specialty
food and wine market
in Indianapolis

Bloomington Winter Farmers Market
www.localgrowers.org
Jan. 23 –Mar. 27, 9 to noon Saturdays
909 E. 2nd St., Bloomington
Join us for breakfast and buy local
produce, meats, dairy and more!

Muddy Fork Bread
At the Bloomington Winter Farmers Market
812-340-9400
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Artisan bread, made from locally-grown
organic flour & other natural ingredients.

The Chile Woman
www.thechilewoman.com
812-339-8321 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Serving all of Indiana
Hoosierganic chile peppers,
ristras and chile powders

Harmony UrbFarm
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Serving Muncie and Anderson
International & heirloom greens,
fruits & veggies. No chemicals.

Litterally Divine Toffee and Truffles
www.litterallydivinetoffee.com
317-371-6392
Serving Central Indiana and beyond
Maker of all natural, organic,
and vegan chocolates.

The Center for Community Empowerment, Inc.
www.IndianaCommunity.org
812-481-2244 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Serving Southern Indiana
Market farming, educational workshops
and apprenticeship programs.

Stout's Melody Acres
317-422-8113 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Johnson, Marion and Monroe counties
Specializing in all natural winter greens
and quality summer produce.

Victory Acres CSA
www.victoryacres.org
765-998-2590 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Pick-up in Upland, Muncie, Fishers, and Indy
Providing good work and good food;
Certified naturally grown produce and eggs.

Natural Born Juicers
www.naturalbornjuicers.com
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Serving Indy and beyond
Traveling juice bar bringing the freshest
juice to an event, festival, or market.

Basic Roots Community Foods
www.basicrootscommunityfoods.kaysue.org
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Serving Indianapolis
A seasonal once a month, year-round local
sustainably produced food delivery service.

Hobbit Garden’s Erth Gathering Center
hobbitgardens.hendrickscountyconnection.com
765-246-6315 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ecologically and sustainably grown herb plants
and produce. Shop and gardens to wander.

Peace Leaf Tea
www.peaceleaftea.com
317-833-6962 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
On web and Indy area farmer’s markets
We import tea leaves globally & source
botanicals locally to create our blends.

Grown In Town Farmstead
869 E. Miller Drive, Bloomington
(812) 336-6458 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Urban farm producing chemical free produce
available from our farm and by order.

Indy Winter Farmers Market
www.indywinterfarmersmarket.org
901 N. East St., Indianapolis
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Open mid-Nov thru April; 50 vendors,
keeping folks connected to local food.

Hidden Pond Farm, LLC
www.hiddenpondLLC.com
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Indianapolis & Richmond IN, Dayton & Cincy, Ohio
Farm-based enterprise selling raw fermented Kraut,
KimChi, Kombucha, Beet Kvass and SuperTonic

Stranger's Hill Organics CSA
www.strangershillorganics.com
812-327-5773 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Serving Bloomington, IN & surrounding area
Share the harvest with Indiana’s
oldest certified organic farm.

Your Neighbor's Garden
www.yourneighborsgarden.com
5224 Grandview Dr., Indianapolis
317 251-4130 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Self-serve home market selling local produce.
Open early spring till Christmas.