The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network wants to learn your experiences and ideas about local food and our local food system. Please participate in our focus groups and surveys to share how and why you buy or produce local food and what are the opportunities you see, and the challenges you face. Your input is extremely valuable to us as we conduct our Local Food Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan Initiative.
Read MoreThe Northeast Indiana Local Food Network (NEILFN) Board of Directors is seeking individuals who are interested in serving our organization and our community as a member of our active, working Board.The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network is expanding the size, capacity and diversity of our Board as our organization prepares to develop our new Strategic Plan in early 2025.
Read MoreWe are so grateful for everyone who contributed their valuable time, talents and resources to organize our 5th Annual Local Food Week. Their dedication and support for our local food community and the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network, made this 10-day region-wide local food celebration possible.
Read MoreWe want to share information about your Local Food Farm, Farmers Market, Local Artisan Food/Beverage Product, Grocery or Specialty Food Store, Restaurant, Food Truck, Brewery, Winery, Distillery, Catering business or Community Organization that support our local food system in our online Local Food Guide!
Read MoreOur 5th Annual Local Food Week celebration created memorable experiences and meaningful connections for farmers, families and local food enthusiasts across our region. See our photo gallery for highlights of this 10-day event and take our participant survey to share your experiences and ideas.
Read MoreYou’re invited to participate in one of FOUR Public Engagement Sessions being hosted by the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network on June 24-27 in Kendallville, Fort Wayne, Columbia City and Bluffton as part of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning Initiative. The purpose of this initiative is to increase the awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the local food system in Northeast Indiana.
Read MorePlan YOUR Local Food Week 2024 celebration happening Friday, July 26 - Sunday, August 4. This 10-day celebration of Northeast Indiana’s farms, markets, artisan food producers, restaurants, and organizations that bring local food from our land to our tables. Explore more than 110 Local Food Week tours and events to plan which ones you want to attend. Connect with those who grow, sell, serve and support the local food we all love.
Read MoreThrough our Local Food Scholarships, the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network helps to support our local food farmers and entrepreneurs as they work to expand their capacity and acquire the expertise they need to grow their local food business. 2024 Scholarship application will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis. Apply Today!
Read MoreOur 4th Annual Local Food Week celebration created memorable experiences and meaningful connections for families and local food enthusiasts across our region. With dozens of farm tours, family-friendly food & farming activities, food preparation workshops and local food & beverage tastings to choose from, over 2,000 people participated in Local Food Week events this year.
Read MoreWe are so grateful for everyone who contributed their valuable time, talents and resources to organize Local Food Week this year. Their dedication and support for our local food community and the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network, made this 10-day region-wide local food celebration possible.
Read MoreOur Northeast Indiana Farm to School Team is working with local farmers, teachers, child nutrition professionals and school partners across our region to implement our Harvest of the Month program of taste tests, tower gardens and farm videos. Read about the local impact our schools are seeing with thousands of school kids in Northeast Indiana each month.
Read MoreA huge Thank You to all the guest, chefs, mixologists and volunteers who supported our 2022 Local Food Throwdown fundraiser! Everyone had a great time mingling with over amazing food and cocktails featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Read MoreOctober is National Farm to School Month! Our Northeast Indiana Farm to School Team is working closely with local farmers and school district partners across our region to share our Harvest of the Month taste tests and farm videos to thousands of school kids in Northeast Indiana each month.
Read MoreThe 2022 Local Food Throwdown is SOLD OUT! We are grateful to all out participating chefs and mixologists who are preparing special dishes and drinks made with locally sourced ingredients, to all the guests excited to attend, and to all the generous silent auction items donors who are offering unique local foods & beverages, and special culinary experiences in our Local Food Throwdown Silent Auction. EVERYONE, not just Throwdown guests, can bid in the Silent Auction and registration is free.
Read MoreThe 2022 Local Food Forum & Expo to be held on Monday, September 2022 has been postponed due to low registration. Our goal is to reschedule the event during the first quarter of 2023. We hope to share the new date soon, so you can mark your calendar to attend.
Read MoreReserve your seats today at the 2022 Local Food Throwdown on Monday, September 26. Don’t miss this friendly competition between some of our community’s finest chefs and mixologists, each featuring fresh local ingredients from our region's farms.
The event will feature talent from: Ambrosia Orchard, Bravas, Chance Bar, Copper Spoon, GK Baked Goods, Junk Ditch Brewing Co., Mercado, One Ten Craft Meatery, Penny Drip and True Kimchi. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network.
Read MoreNortheast Indiana celebrated Local Food Week 2022 with wide variety of farm tours and special local food events held across our region. From July 29 to August 7, thirty different farms and local food businesses and organizations hosted over 1,000 participants for fun, informative and delicious events that helped our community connect with local food from Our Land to Our Tables.
Read MoreAll are welcome! On Monday, September 12, join local farmers, food producers, educators, community leaders, advocates and eaters as we come together to learn & share ideas to grow & connect our local food community. Come for the full day or join us for the Local Food After Party from 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
Read MoreFlip through our interactive Local Food Week Tour Book!
Plan how you want to celebrate Local Food Week 2022.
30 Hosts - 70 Tours & Events - 10 days of fun, learning & delicious food!
Our Farm to School Programs connect kids with new foods and local farms. Together, our Northeast Indiana Farm to School Team introduces thousands of local kids to new fruits and vegetables, and to the local farmers who grow them through our Harvest of the Month program.
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