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Carrie Vrabel, Founder
wildedibleindiana@gmail.com
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It is a life-changing experience to learn to recognize the plants growing wild in your environment and to understand the ways in which humans have used them throughout history. The goal of Wild Edible Indiana is to teach people about the plants that surround us and to encourage a connection to them by understanding their histories and their edible properties.

Where to Enjoy

Check out Rune Restaurant for wild foraged food from Wild Edible Indiana.

Additional Information

In 2023, Carrie signed a contract with Indiana University Press to write a field guide for wild edible plants Native to the state if Indiana. Visit wildedibleindiana.com or the Wild Edible Indiana Facebook page to find out about classes, publications, and special events and to ask questions or to book private classes, walks, or events.

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Grace Caswell
(260)636-3602
401 E. Diamond St, Suite 112 Kendallville, IN 46775
grace@visitnoblecounty.com
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Our mission is to promote tourism by connecting partners and events, developing unique assets and enriching visitors’ experiences in a way that contributes to economic growth.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Handicap Accessible

Visit Noble County awarded Northeast Indiana Local Food Network a $1,000 Tourism Grant in support of our 5th Annual Local Food Week (2024)

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Jenny Wyss
(260) 466-0388
615 S Roussey Rd, New Haven, IN 46774
homesteadsolutionsplus@gmail.com
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Our mission is to inform, educate, and spread awareness to those interested in the homesteading lifestyle.

Hours of Operation

Seasonal- See fb page for updates or email with inquires

Additional Information

Jenny has 20+ years of homesteading experience.

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Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve
(260) 495-0137
6975 N Ray St, Fremont, Indiana 46737
wildwindsbuffalo@gmail.com
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“To honor and preserve the land, the bison, and the people.” Wild Winds Buffalo Preserve offers guided tours into the bison herd.

Hours of Operation

Summer Schedule:
Wednesday - Sunday
10 am - 4 pm Last Tour Leaves at 3 pm
Winter Schedule:
Saturday & Sunday Only
10 am - 4 pm Last Tour Leaves at 3 pm

Additional Information

• Bison meat is available in our gift shop.

• Prairie Window Cafe offers bison burgers in the summer.

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Alesandre Relue
(260) 479-0122
East State Blvd Ft Wayne IN, 46815
inquire@beyondable.org
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Beyond Able, a nonprofit organization based in Fort Wayne, develops innovative programs that provide career training and mentorship for individuals facing job barriers. One of its key initiatives, Beyond Able Kitchen, is a commercial and commissary kitchen designed to support small food entrepreneurs in growing their businesses while also offering hands-on training to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed for success.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm

Located at Georgetown Square

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Steve Engleking, Extension Director
(260) 499-6334
114 West Michigan St LaGrange, IN 46761
sengleking@purdue.edu
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Purdue Extension provides relevant and high-impact educational programs that transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities in Indiana and the world. Extension provides the link between Land Grant research and Indiana citizens. In doing that we provide practical solutions to local issues.

The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of research-based information and education. Our network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serve communities and counties across America.

Purdue Extension – Noble County program areas are:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Health and Human Sciences

• 4-H Youth Development

Purdue Extension supports the growth of a strong local food system in Northeast Indiana in many ways including our work with:

• Master Gardener Program

• Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference

• Safe Produce Indiana

• Farm to School programs

• Chain O’Lakes Community Re-Entry Center Donation Garden

Contact us to learn more about these and other programs and opportunities.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm

See our website for up-to-date information on our office hours and programs

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Amanda Johnson
(260) 435-0832
2753 Freeman St Ft Wayne, IN 46802
amanda@smallbatchdistributor.com
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Our mission is to help local small batch artisans with sales and distribution while providing marketplaces with a one stop shop for the local goods they want.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm

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Ann Kline, Extension Educator
(260) 636-2111
109 N York St, Albion IN 46701
kline60@purdue.edu
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Purdue Extension provides relevant and high-impact educational programs that transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities in Indiana and the world. Extension provides the link between Land Grant research and Indiana citizens. In doing that we provide practical solutions to local issues.

The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of research-based information and education. Our network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serve communities and counties across America.

Purdue Extension – Noble County program areas are:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Health and Human Sciences

• 4-H Youth Development

Purdue Extension supports the growth of a strong local food system in Northeast Indiana in many ways including our work with:

• Master Gardener Program

• Rooted & Resilient Homesteading Conference

• Safe Produce Indiana

• Farm to School programs

• Chain O’Lakes Community Re-Entry Center Donation Garden

Contact us to learn more about these and other programs and opportunities.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8 am - 4 pm

See our website for up-to-date information on our office hours and programs

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John Woodmansee, Agriculture and Natural Resources
(260) 244-7615
524 Branch Court Columbia City, IN 46725
jwoodman@purdue.edu
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We deliver practical, research-based information that transforms lives and livelihoods. We will be a leader in providing relevant, high-impact educational programs that transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities in Indiana and the world.

The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. Our network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America.

The Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service program areas are:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Health and Human Sciences

• Economic and Community Development

• 4-H Youth Development

Purdue Extension is a service tailored to meet the needs of Indiana, needs we know firsthand. Our educators, specialists, and volunteers live and work in all 92 Indiana counties. We provide the link between Land Grant research and Indiana citizens. In doing that we provide practical solutions to local issues. We provide information and expertise that's available in the form you want, when you want it. That's Purdue Extension, Indiana's home team advantage.

Purdue Extension supports the growth of a strong local food system in Northeast Indiana in many ways including our work with:

• Master Gardener Program

• Diversified Farming and Food Systems

• Small Farms Conference

• Safe Produce Indiana

• Urban Agriculture Certification

Contact us to learn more about how you can participate in these programs.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

See our website for up-to-date information on our office hours and programs

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Elysia Rodgers, County Extension Director
(260) 925-2562
215 E 9th St Ste 300 Auburn, IN 46706
eberry@purdue.edu
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We deliver practical, research-based information that transforms lives and livelihoods. We will be a leader in providing relevant, high-impact educational programs that transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities in Indiana and the world.

The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. Our network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America.

The Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service program areas are:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Health and Human Sciences

• Economic and Community Development

• 4-H Youth Development

Purdue Extension is a service tailored to meet the needs of Indiana, needs we know firsthand. Our educators, specialists, and volunteers live and work in all 92 Indiana counties. We provide the link between Land Grant research and Indiana citizens. In doing that we provide practical solutions to local issues. We provide information and expertise that's available in the form you want, when you want it. That's Purdue Extension, Indiana's home team advantage.

Purdue Extension supports the growth of a strong local food system in Northeast Indiana in many ways including our work with:

• Master Gardener Program

• Diversified Farming and Food Systems

• Small Farms Conference

• Safe Produce Indiana

• Urban Agriculture Certification

Contact us to learn more about how you can participate in these programs.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

See our website for up-to-date information on our office hours and programs

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Marissa Renz
plantingseedsofhappiness@gmail.com
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Plant Happiness offers educational opportunities to the community though individual classes, courses, and on-site consultations visits to encourage healthy growing of organic foods, soils, and ecosystems. I also offer design services to assist in the planning and implementation of sustainable and regenerative practices in any setting.

Hours of Operation

By appointment only.

Additional Information

• Oregon State University Design Certificate

• Purdue Extension Master Naturalist Certificate

• Purdue Extension Master Gardener Certificate

• Purdue Extension Urban Agriculture Certificate

• Specialty Crop and Wholesale Success Training

• Proud Local Food Week Host

• Pollinator Steward Certified

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Diana Hart
(260) 409-5901
2107 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
broadwaydc@frontier.com
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Poplar Village Gardens is a 3 acre urban food forest. Our mission is: Building Community While Growing Food Together. We farm using organic and sustainable methods and make the food available to our neighbors in addition to donating to Miss Virginia's Mission House. We host a Forward Indiana community Pantry, provide youth programs to teach neighboring children about sustainability and conservation, and employ local residents for work on the farm. Building our community bigger includes generous plantings of native plants and other plants to provide for the wildlife found here and spaces provided where neighbors can come and enjoy this natural area. The farm is on the site of a Level 4 childcare home where the children are actively involved in the gardening activities at their level of ability and conservation and ecology are a part of the curriculum.

Hours of Operation

Poplar Neighborhood residents can message our garden staff through our Facebook or Instagram pages with your name, address and phone number to be contacted about receiving free produce.

Additional Information

• Garden Tours are offered free as garden director's schedule allows.

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Allen County Purdue Extension office
(260) 481-6826
4001 Crescent Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
allences@purdue.edu
extension.purdue.edu/allen
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We deliver practical, research-based information that transforms lives and livelihoods. We will be a leader in providing relevant, high-impact educational programs that transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities in Indiana and the world.

The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. Our network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America.

The Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service program areas are:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Health and Human Sciences

• Economic and Community Development

• 4-H Youth Development

Purdue Extension is a service tailored to meet the needs of Indiana, needs we know firsthand. Our educators, specialists, and volunteers live and work in all 92 Indiana counties. We provide the link between Land Grant research and Indiana citizens. In doing that we provide practical solutions to local issues. We provide information and expertise that's available in the form you want, when you want it. That's Purdue Extension, Indiana's home team advantage.

Purdue Extension supports the growth of a strong local food system in Northeast Indiana in many ways including our work with:

• Master Gardener Program

• Diversified Farming and Food Systems

• Small Farms Conference

• Safe Produce Indiana

• Recommendations for Agriculture businesses and organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Urban Agriculture Certification

• Johnnie Mae Farm, Fort Wayne, IN

• Food Council of Northeast Indiana

Contact us to learn more about how you can participate in these programs.

Hours of Operation

See our website for up-to-date information on our office hours and programs

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Brett Bloom, Founding Manager
scrappy@dirtwain.com
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Dirt Wain is a Fort Wayne-based food scrap composting service dedicated to reducing waste and nourishing local soils. By collecting food scraps, yard waste, and pet waste from households, businesses, schools, and organizations, Dirt Wain transforms organic materials into nutrient-rich compost. Serving over 500 customers, the company combines hauling services with industrial-scale compost processing, creating sustainable solutions that support both the environment and the local community. Dirt Wain is committed to closing the loop on food waste, making composting accessible, and fostering a healthier, more resilient ecosystem for Fort Wayne and beyond.

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John Mischler
(309) 264-6946
4415 West 200 South, Albion, IN 46701
jamischler@goshen.edu
goshen.edu/merrylea/sustainable-farm
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The Merry Lea Sustainable Farm is an educational, demonstration, and experimental farm specializing in perennial agriculture, carbon farming, regenerative agriculture, food literacy, and environmental education.

Our #3 nationally-ranked college farm is set within a 100-acre landscape that includes pastures, woods, prairie, wetland, orchards, vegetable gardens, and a historic farmstead. Students gain experience with annual vegetables, fruit and nut orchards, and livestock. One unique feature is a 5.5-acre Woody Perennial Polyculture mixed crop and animal system. The farm supplies food to local food pantries, Merry Lea programs, the Goshen College dining services, and a student CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program.

Curricularly, the farm serves the Agroecology Summer Intensive, Merry Lea’s PreK-12 programs, the Masters in Environmental Education program, public programs, and the wider community. The farm is located just south of Wolf Lake, IN in a part of northeast Indiana affected significantly by glaciation. As a result, our soils and surrounding ecosystems are diverse and quite interesting!

We welcome you to come visit. Please contact John Mischler for more information.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Don Terry Director of Operations

dterry@communityharvest.org

Joel Bowerman Director of Programs

jbowerman@communityharvest.org
(260) 447-3696
999 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816
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Since 1983, Community Harvest Food Bank has operated with the mission to alleviate hunger through the full use of donated food and other resources. In addition to partnerships with nearly 400 nonprofit organizations, the food bank offers several in-house programs that directly serve the community, including the Farm Wagon, a mobile pantry that travels to nine counties (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, Whitley)

Community Harvest works with and collaborates with local retailers, farms, and other community partners in order to meet the needs of kids, seniors, Veterans, and families experiencing hunger.

Last year, 10.9 pounds were distributed to nearly 91,500 people throughout the northeast Indiana region, and over one-third of all food distributed was fresh produce. We work with several local farm partners including Shared Harvest Farm and Kurtz Produce to grow fresh produce to provide to our community. And, as always, what we can’t give away right away, we are able to blanch, freeze, and store for a later distribution while retaining freshness.

Hours of Operation

See our website for a complete listing of our services and volunteer opportunities

• Office Hours, Monday through Friday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

• Saturday Helping Hands, Every Saturday: 8:00 am to 10:00 am

• Community Cupboard, Monday through Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Must be in to shop by 4:00 pm)

Additional Information

Contact us to learn more about:

• Our work with our local farm partners to grow produce for the food bank.

• Our blanching process where we work with community partners, volunteers and local farms to harvest leftover produce at the end of the season.

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Rick Ritter
(260) 341-2287
10215 Coverdale Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
sogfnginc@aol.com
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Rick Ritter is an Advanced Master Gardener and a Master Naturalist who grows organically and sustainably on approximately 7 acres (depending on the year) for donation to those in need. I have gardened in one form or another since the early 1950's. I grow heirloom seeds.

I have been blessed with and work toward sustaining those old seeds or plants (veggies, fruit trees and bushes). As a nonprofit organization, one of the blessings we have experienced is the seed and equipment companies around the country that have donated seeds and equipment to our food growing efforts. I have additionally been blessed to have a group of volunteer planters/harvesters who put their back into the tasks of growing food for those in need. The food grown is donated to St Mary's Soup Kitchen and other church food banks and miscellaneous efforts to feed those who are in dire need of nutritious food. This is supported by my greenhouse, the rescue animals that reside here at their forever home and the generosity of a few that share the vision. It is indeed a continuation of the work I did as trauma therapist for 38 years - the work of healing and sharing my abundance with others - peace.

We also work with Wood Farms and other companies that share our vision of supporting those in need, whenever and however we can.

Hours of Operation

We tend the animals and plants on our farm 7 days a week.

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Jain Young
(425) 213-7516
1703 Howell Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808
plowshares.localfoodhub@yahoo.com
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Heartland Communities is an economic development organization working in the local food economy, We sponsor Plowshares Food Hub, Rose Avenue Education Farm, and the Refugee Incubator Farm of Northeast Indiana. Project in development include a local currency stimulus program called Local Indiana Food Slips. We are seeking more members who want to move the needle toward a just local economy.

The mission of the Stewards of Heartland Communities is to build communities that are economically, culturally, and environmentally restorative, through community and economic development activities, including training and educational programs, worker collective entrepreneurship facilitation, cooperative systems, and community economics education.

Our Plowshares Local Food System Project is a community economic development project to organize farmers and farm workers and develop a local food aggregation, processing and distribution system for local consumption, while creating jobs and job training for new food workers.

At our Rose Avenue Education Farm, up to fifteen farmers begin a new farm business each year. Farmers are trained in organic growing methods and practice a variety of techniques to learn best practices.

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Human Agricultural Cooperative
614 Oxford Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
humanagriculturalcoop@gmail.com
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Our mission to to educate, teach and mentor youths and community members in basic urban and small commercial farming, as well as the distribution of healthy food and personal protective equipment supplies. Human Agricultural Cooperative is a nonprofit organization.

Recipient of 2020 Northeast Indiana Local Food Scholarship award

Hours of Operation

See our Facebook page for upcoming events and activities.

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Nick Sorg
(260) 740-1579
backtoearthworks@gmail.com
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At Back to Earth Works, we are committed to community enrichment through regenerative and sustainable soil management. Our range of 100% all-natural, eco-friendly products are designed to work synergistically with one another to revitalize soil and promote natural growth pathways in plants to enhance immunities, stress resilience, and assimilate more nutrient-dense tissues.

We are equipped to support the backyard gardener and the commercial grower in transitioning to organic or regenerative practices. 

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