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A Brief History of the Indy Winter Farmers Market
The Indy Winter Farmers Market (IWFM) commemorates its 15th season with a heartfelt reflection on its storied history.
What does BUTTER have to do with the Indy Winter Farmers Market and hiring a new Market Manager?
While Tulip Tree Creamery does offer delicious butter at the Indy Winter Farmers Market (IWFM), we’re referencing the BUTTER Equitable Fine Art Fair, an initiative organized by GANGGANG.
Indy Winters Farmers Market Returns to the AMP at 16 Tech
The Indy Winter Farmers Market (IWFM), hosted by Growing Places Indy, a local nonprofit organization, will return for its 14th season on November 5, 2022, and run every Saturday through April 29, 2023 at the AMP in the 16 Tech Innovation District.
Get to know some of our women-owned vendors
This Women’s History Month, we want to uplift and celebrate the women in our community.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day is a time to show how much you love and appreciate those close to you.
Meet your local Black vendors!
Black History Month is a reminder to celebrate the achievements and contributions that Black Americans have made in our community.
USDA's Guide to Seasonal Produce
It's getting colder outside, but there are still lots of fruits and veggies that are fresh and abundant in the winter months.
A Letter of Gratitude from Your Executive Director
As 2021 comes to an end, I want to thank all our sponsors, partners, donors, volunteers, and community members who have supported Growing Places Indy and all of our initiatives this year.
5 Tips for Shopping at Winter Farmer's Markets by the USDA
Instead of waiting until late spring or summer to get fresh produce and to support local producers, why not keep going to markets in the winter?
Farmers Market Holiday Shopping Guide
Looking for ways to shop sustainably and support local businesses this holiday season?
Newfields’ Winterlights Tickets Available at the Market!
Experience the wonder of over a million and a half lights glittering in The Garden this holiday season at Winterlights presented by Bank of America at Newfields, from 5-9:30 p.m., Nov. 22, 2021-Jan. 2, 2022 at 4000 Michigan Road.
Indianapolis’ Largest Winter Farmers Market Announces Return for 13th Season with New Location Coming in November
The Indy Winter Farmers Market (IWFM), hosted by Growing Places Indy, a local nonprofit organization, will return for its 13th season on November 6, 2021, in a new home, at the 16 Tech Innovation District.
USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Summer Farmer’s Markets to Visit
The first week of August marks Farmers Market week! Farmers market operators have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to redesign operations and create robust safety plans to continue to serve their communities.
Buy Black This Month With Some Of Our Favorite Vendors
There are many ways to honor Black History Month: donate to social justice organizations, volunteer in programs that empower Black communities, and educate yourself on African American history.
5 Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts from the Farmers Market
It has been over a year of trying to connect with loved ones through social distancing and Zoom calls, and as important as verbal communication is, gifting presents is another excellent way to show affection and love from afar.
Celebrate the #GivingTuesday 2020 by supporting the Indy Winter Farmers Market
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world.