Thursday, January 30, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor: Becker Farms

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.

Becker Farms, 2nd season at IWFM  

Our farm is located in northeast Henry County in the small town of Mooreland. While we began our farming operation with the production of grass-fed freezer beef, we have expanded our offering to include pastured chicken, turkey, duck, pork, lamb, goat and rabbit, as well as eggs and some produce. 

Most popular item?
During the winter months, we sell a lot of roasts, stew meat and whole chickens for hearty, slow-cooked meals. Year-round, ground beef, bacon and eggs are in high demand.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
From our experience, the IWFM has a great group of quality, dedicated farmers, producers and artisans. You can source a wide variety of local products under one roof and connect with the very people who made those items.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
We enjoy supporting fellow vendors at the market and have purchased a variety of items such as breads from Amelia's, ice cream from Lick, tamales from 3-in-1 Restaurant, greens from Eden Farms, among others.
  
Connect: beckerfarmsin.com | Facebook

Learn more about Becker Farms' operation by watching this documentary created by Ball State University students!
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Feb. 1 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

Whatever team you're rooting for, it's sure to be a Super Saturday at the Indy Winter Farmers Market! From chicken wings and brats to creative appetizers featuring local fare, our vendors have you covered before the big game! Come stock up between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market!

 Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this week:

1893 Farm and Bakery
240 Sweet
Natural Born Juicers (truck outside)
Shamrock Farm

To see all of the vendors who will be coming to market this season, click here.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Indy Winter Farmer Market Vendor: Growing Places Indy

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.
Growing Places Indy  
We are the non-profit that brings you the IWFM! We also operate four micro-farms around downtown, which generate funding for our youth and adult educational programs. In 2012, we began growing microgreens year-round in the greenhouse at the Chase Near Eastside Legacy Center, just 1.5 miles from the City Market. We supply several local restaurants with microgreens, and we are delighted to expand to the market as well! 
  
Most popular item?
We're excited to see what you love the most! One of our staff favorites is micro radish greens, which are an intense purple and have a spicy kick. We don't use any chemicals or synthetic fertilizers.
  
Why should people shop at the IWFM?
Because it's the best grocery shopping experience in town! You know everything is fresh and delicious. You get to meet the people who grow/raise the food. A trip to the grocery store is just that. But a trip to the IWFM is an experience that benefits you and the community!
    
What do you buy at the IWFM?
You'll find Growing Places Indy staff, board members, volunteers, supporters and friends at the IWFM every week, and between us we buy just about everything at the market!

Connect: growingplacesindy.org | Facebook | Twitter
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Jan. 25 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

What would you buy with $5 free market money? IWFM Community Builder sponsor Artistry will give away free $5 tokens to the first 300 people who either check in on Facebook or Yelp or bring a friend to the market for the first time this Saturday! The tokens can be used at any IWFM vendor booth! Stop by between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market!

 Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this week:
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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor Profile: Bridgeton Mill

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.
Bridgeton Mill, fifth year at the market  
Established in 1823, we are the 14th owners of the oldest continually operating mill in the Midwest, producing more than 20 fresh, stone-ground products -- five kinds of flour, 11 kinds of cornmeal, pancake mixes, cornbread mixes and many more.

Most popular item?
Our biggest seller is our pancake mixes, and we have several kinds.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
IWFM has fresh healthy products. I like to call it "real food."

What do you buy at the IWFM?
I always buy fresh vegetables, cheese, bread and/or something unusual when I am there.
  
Connect: bridgetonmill.com | Facebook
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Jan. 18 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

Who's hungry? Purdue Extension will be leading a cooking demo this Saturday from 10-11:30 a.m. in the kitchen at the south end of the main Indianapolis City Market Hall! Grab a sample and join us for the Indy Winter Farmers Market in the west wing of the market from 
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.!

 Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this week:

1893 Farm and Bakery
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Thursday, January 9, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor Profile: Body Eclectic Skin Care

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.


Body Eclectic Skin Care, fifth season at the market

Located on Indianapolis' near-north side, I've been happily creating all-natural, artisan-quality, vegan body care since 2006.

Most popular item? 
By far, the solid soaps are what everyone loves and returns for, plus I'm seeing more and more folks are branching out and trying some of my other offerings -- deodorant sticks, hand sanitizer spray, soothing bath fizzy bombs, conditioning hair oil and more.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
There is such a strong sense of community, commitment, pride and loyalty with this market. I feel we, as vendors, by participating in the IWFM, communicate a desire to connect to our customers and our city. It's this intent that's manifested a fun, healing, welcoming environment for all!

What do you buy at the IWFM?
Mushrooms, goat's milk cheese, beets, herbs, kombucha, curdito, Swiss chard, coffee, tea, Brussels sprouts and as much juice as i can drink in 30 minutes!
  
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Jan. 11 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

After a week of snow and frigid temperatures, Saturday's 40-degree weather will feel downright balmy, which is a great reason to get out of the house and visit the IWFM! We'll be open in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday!

 Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this week:

 240 Sweet
Full Hand Farm
Funny Bone Farm
Hoosier Microgreens
Natural Born Juicers (truck outside)
Shamrock Farm
Wild's Apple Farm

To see all of the vendors who will be coming to market this season, click here.
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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendor Profile: Raw Gourmet Delights

Every week during the Indy Winter Farmers Market season, we'll be profiling one of our local vendors! You can find the full list of IWFM vendors and past profiles here.

Raw Gourmet Delights, third season at the market

Produces and sells raw, vegan, organic, fresh and healthy value-added foods. Salads, spreads, energy bites, flax crackers and desserts use locally sourced produce when possible.

Most popular item?
Sunflower Seed Pate is our most popular and unique item.

Why should people shop at the IWFM?
Shopping at the farmers market is a way to support our local economy and keep our dollars here. It helps introduce people to an easy way to access fresh and healthy food.

What do you buy at the IWFM?
We buy produce, herbs, plants, honey, maple syrup, eggs, coffee, juice, bread, chocolate and dog treats.
  
Connect: rawgourmetdelights.com | Facebook
  
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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Jan. 4 Indy Winter Farmers Market Vendors

Happy New Year from everyone at the Indy Winter Farmers Market! We're excited to be back open at our usual time and place this Saturday -- 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the west wing of the Indianapolis City Market!

 Here is the list of vendors who'll be at the market this Saturday:

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