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03/05/2026

Yum! You can't find THAT at Walmart!

03/05/2026

Eat fresh, Eat local. So much for Christian values. They're feeding you poison.

Wake up next Saturday and go meet a farmer at your local market!

03/05/2026

We couldn't agree more!

Generational farming represents commitment, resilience, and legacy.

Family farms pass down knowledge, innovation, and stewardship from one generation to the next. Supporting these operations helps strengthen rural communities and maintain long-term agricultural stability.

Learn more: https://www.potatoes.com/sustainability/generational

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03/05/2026

We are currently accepting new farm applications for our no-cost add-on certification program! Join a movement of farmers committed to protecting the true value and meaning of organic. Together we can bring Organic farming back to its roots. More information and application at https://realorganicproject.org/get-certified/ 🌱⁠
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03/05/2026

Thoughtful and entertaining series

03/03/2026

Most people don’t realize that the “official” farm data we all rely on is never current. The most complete dataset—the USDA Census of Agriculture—is always two years old by the time it’s released, and it only updates every five years. State-level reports update a little faster, but they track acres lost, not which farms closed, consolidated, or shifted production. When you combine that built‑in delay with Indiana’s accelerating rate of farmland loss, it means every directory, map, or list you see is already describing a landscape that has changed underneath it.

That’s why regions like ours can’t rely on static lists or outdated directories. When farms are closing, shifting, or emerging faster than the data refreshes, you need real data infrastructure—something that updates continuously, reflects who’s actually operating, and captures changes as they happen. Without that, everyone is making decisions using information that’s already out of date. One of our goals is to fill that gap by building the only real‑time, procurement‑ready farm inventory that keeps pace with what’s actually happening on the ground.

02/27/2026

Do you know where your comes from? Our nation’s agricultural focus has shifted to “commodity” crops, like soybeans and corn. We’re growing less and less specialty crops, importing most of our fruits and vegetables from other countries.

Only 4% of farm subsidies goes to fruit and vegetable farmers. Because commodity crops have so much support, many farmers have little choice but to grow them. This system ultimately benefits meatpacking corporations by providing them with cheap animal feed, boosting their bottom lines.

We need to start growing our own fruits, vegetables, and legumes again. This will not only improve our economy but increase our national food security.

Our farmers need more than dietary guidelines. They need policy and support. Learn how The Transfarmation Project® is working directly with farmers to build a better food system at TheTransfarmationProject.org.

02/27/2026

Looking for a meaningful job on an urban farm? Gain hands-on farming experience by applying to our Roots To Leaders Fellowship (ages 18-24)

Participants will gain hands-on farm experience, build job-readiness skills, participate in community service, and contribute to discussions on topics such as urban agriculture and food sovereignty. Apply today! Deadline to apply is March 10.