Local, healthy, nutrient dense foods are important to a healthy life! Here are some sources to obtain local food.
Dairy
Indiana law stipulates that raw milk is legal, but is labeled as “not for human consumption, for sale as pet food”.
Sanders Dairy
3 East, 900 North
Chesterton, IN 46304
John Sanders: 219-926-3230
- Open daily from 8am—10am, and 3pm—5:30pm
- Closed Sunday mornings and Holidays
Farm fresh raw milk from Holstein cows, raw goat’s milk (call for availability) raw cream, eggs, butter, raw cheese, honey, Celtic Sea Salt, local ferments, small package meats, and more.
Pasture’s Delight Dairy
Mark Grieshop: 260-366-6455
Raw milk herd share program, grass fed cow’s milk, grassfed A2A2 cow’s milk, non-GMO grain supplemented goats milk, and low fat grass fed cow’s milk (when cream is made), free local delivery to select locations including Valparaiso/Kouts, Munster/Hammond, and LaPorte, see website for more details including current pricing, and current specials.
Forest Grove Dairy
59023 CR 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
David Hochstetler: (574) 825-8847
A small family dairy farm raising Jersey cows, pastured, grass fed, no hormones, chemicals, antibiotics, or GMO’s. Raw milk, cream, yogurt, keifer, sour cream, yogurt, and more. Cows have been tested to carry the A2 protein in their milk, which studies suggest is more digestible than regular milk.
Meat
Acorn Acres Farms
360 Indian Boundary Rd
Chesterton, IN
(near Lemon Tree)
219-214-1309
Farm store hours:
- Thursday 10 am – 5 pm
- Friday 10 am – 5 pm
- Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
- (Closed Sunday – Wednesday)
Acorn Farms is located in Kouts, but the farm store is in Chesterton. They offer fresh produce, herbs, grass fed beef, pastured poultry and eggs, pastured pork, grass fed lamb, broth bones, organ meats, honey, raw milk cheese, fresh local flour, grass fed ghee, pastured lard, kombucha, and more. Call for what is currently in stock.
Seven Sons Farm
P.O. Box 415
Roanoke, IN 46783
The Hitzfield Family: 877-620-1977
- Farm store open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm, closed Sundays
15718 Aboite Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
Grass fed beef, pastured pork, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy, pastured lamb, grass fed bison, seafood, bones and organ meats, bone broths, and more. Purchase online and have order delivered, delivered to a pickup location, including Munster, Hobart, Crown Point, Porter, or Valparaiso, or farm store pickup.
Holy Cow Farm Fresh
10498 N. US 421
Monon, IN 47959
Paul and Joanne Mosher: 219-253-8491
joanne@holycowfarmfresh.com
100% Grass fed beef, pastured grain finished beef, pastured pork, 100% grass fed lamb, all in whole, half, and quarters, call for pricing. Custom cuts and bulk ordering as well. Delivery options available.
Vintage Meadows
14855 State Road 4
Goshen, IN 46528
Ryan and Katrina Schrock: 574-361-9737
100% grass fed beef, pastured pork and poultry, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy, grass fed lamb, free range turkey and duck, jams and jellies, soaked-grain sourdoughs and other breads, lacto-fermented products, bone broths, organ meats, and more. Pickup locations include farm pickup in Goshen or a Schererville location, see website for more details and products available.
Naomi’s Farm
752 Dogwood Road
Bremen, IN 46506
Naomi Enamorado: 574-546-4587
naomienamorado@hotmail.com
Grass fed beef, pastured chicken, eggs, and grass fed lamb, call or email to get current pricing, information, and to order in advance.
Sutton Heritage Farms
12304 west 165th Ave
Lowell, IN 46356
Brian Sutton: 219-808-7954
Specializing in grass fed Wagyu and Belted Galloway cattle. Cattle are raised on open pasture with no growth hormones or antibiotics. Can shop online for products including organ meats and bones.
Crooked Creek Farms
550 E. 150 N.
Valparaiso, IN
The Martin Family: 219-916-4009
Farm stand open selling fresh produce and grass fed, pastured beef. Call for current pricing and availability. ¼ and ½ cow available.
Broken Wagon Bison Farm
563 W. 450 North
Hobart, IN 46342
219-759-3523
- Monday thru Saturday 9-5
Bison meat, bison leather and leather products. Bison are raised on pasture, and given no growth hormones. Farm tours available, call for more information.
Farmer’s Markets and CSA’s
Coffee Creek Farmers Market
178 E. Sidewalk Road
Chesterton, IN 46304
Maddi Rey (market manager): 219-877-4107
- Running May 6th through October 21st, 2020
- Wednesdays from 3-7 pm
A producer only farmers market including fresh produce, food, farm products, and more
Chesterton’s European Market
220 Broadway
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-5513
- May 16th through October 31st, 2020
- 8am to 2pm every Saturday
Farm fresh produce and flowers, artisan meats and cheeses, oils and spices, breads and pastries, and more
Valparaiso Market
Central Park Plaza
63 Lafayette Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
- June 2nd through October 17th, 2020
- Every Tuesday and Saturday, 8am to 2 pm
Farm fresh produce, live plants, homemade products, herbs, teas, local vendors
Crown Point Farmers Market
Bulldog Park
183 S. West Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
219-662-3290
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
- Sat 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fresh produce, cheese, meats, local handmade products
Hobart Summer Market on the Lake
Festival Park
111 E. Old Ridge Road
Hobart, IN 46342
219-942-4511
- May 28, 2020 – August 27, 2020
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
- 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Fresh produce, baked goods, ethnic and gourmet foods, beer garden, handmade products and more
Miller Beach Farmers Market
667 South Lake St.
Gary, IN 46307
(219) 238-6758
- June 7, 2020—August 30, 2020
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
- 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fresh organic produce, eggs, cheese, jams and jellies, honey, poultry, baked goods, and live plants and flowers
St. John Farmers’ Market
Community Hospital Outpatient Centre Parking Lot
9660 Wicker Ave
St. John, IN
Phone: (219) 365-6465
- May 3, 2020—October 25, 2020
- Recurring weekly on Sunday
- 8am to 1pm
Fresh produce, prepared foods, jams/jellies, perennial and annual flowers, fresh fruit, honey, baked goods, herbs and more.
Munster Farmers Market
Community Market in the Park
1005 N Centennial Drive
Munster, IN 46321
- Tuesdays, June 16 through September 15: 3:00—8:00 pm
Produce, plants, home-made jams and jellies, baked goods,
cheese, food vendors, drinks, local crafts and artwork, jewelry,
clothing, bath and beauty products, direct sales businesses and more.
Creme de la Crop CSA
208 N. 250 W.
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Phone/Text: 219-510-4547 Fax: 219-477-2001
cremedelacrop@msn.com
- All Week: 10:30am—6:30pm (call for current hours)
Community supported agriculture farm offering shares of seasonal vegetables and herbs, honey, eggs, organic garden plants, pastured non-GMO fed meats, sockeye salmon, and more.
Perkins’ Good Earth Farm CSA
8301 W 1000 N
DeMotte, IN 46310
Julie: 219-742-0028
Dan: 219-869-5831
perkinsgoodearthfarm@gmail.com
A community supported agricultural farm offering spring, summer, and fall shares of produce, including a farm pickup, a pick your own for certain types of produce, and a kids area. Large selection of veggies, including black garlic. Call or text for more information.
Health Food Stores and Healthy Lifestyles
Sunrise Health Foods
1708 E Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 465-1984
- Monday-Saturday: 9:00am – 7:00pm
- Closed Sunday
Organic produce, general organic grocery, cheese, bone broths, powdered gelatin, cod liver oil, vitamins, herbal tinctures, pastured meats and eggs, natural bath and body products, and more.
Nature’s Cupboard
757 Indian Boundary
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-4647
- Mon—Fri: 10am—6pm
- Sat: 10am – 5pm, Closed Sunday
Offering general organic grocery, a juice bar, ready to eat foods, herbs and teas, and a weekly organic produce order in a variety of sizes to fit your needs, order online or over the phone, and pick up in store or curbside. Boxes are pre-made or build your own. There is also a Michigan City location in LaPorte county.
Baums Health Food Stores
Merrillville Location
411 W. 81st Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
219-769-3140
Highland Location
2130 45th St.
Highland, IN 46322
219-922-1050
- Monday—Friday 8:00am—7:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am—6:00pm
- Sunday 11:00am—5:00pm
Offering general grocery, books, teas, prepared foods, local raw honey, vitamins and tinctures, natural products, a juice bar, and a wellness center; offering ion foot baths, live blood analysis, foot reflexology and massage, and reiki. Call for more info and location of special services.
Mothering by Nature
255 Indiana Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-299-2039
indianabirthchoices@yahoo.com
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10 AM—5 PM
- Saturdays 11 AM – 3 PM
- Closed Sundays, Mondays & Thursdays
A natural parenting store specializing in cloth diapers and supplies, babywearing products, natural and chemical free toys, teas, tinctures, natural bath and body products for baby and mom, essential oils, baltic amber teething necklaces for all ages, baby gear, and referrals, classes, and support.
