A Producers-Only Market in Northwest Indiana
This market is all about shopping from the source and features local farmers, artisans, restaurants and nonprofits.
One weekend ONLY!
WIC-eligible moms can receive $60 in benefits to use on eligible food items at Farmed & Forged, but only this Saturday & Sunday through NWI Food Council’s Market Mamas Program!
SNAP Triple Match every market: Spend $20 EBT, Get $60 to Shop!
Free $2 produce voucher for all kids (as part of our Curious Chefs Program!)
Kids can complete a market scavenger hunt to get a prize
This is the FINAL Market Mamas weekend of the season, don’t miss it
Cooking demos at 9:30 AM in Michigan City and 10:00 AM in La Porte, Market Mamas vouchers will be given out after the demo!
This is for the weekend of September 13 & 14 only!
Learn more about Market Mamas Here
JOIN US FOR FARMED TO FORK WEEKEND AT FARMED & FORGED!
Saturday, September 13 in Michigan City (8 AM – 12 PM) and Sunday, September 14 in La Porte (10 AM – 1 PM).
Local restaurants
Cooking demos
Live music
Curious Chefs: Free $2 produce voucher for every child
Kids activity with a chance to win $10 in Market Money
Triple SNAP Match available at both markets
Our September nonprofit beneficiary is Nest Community Shelter, a nonprofit organization delivering temporary emergency shelter for the homeless men and women (including women with children) in our community, providing not just shelter but food and other resources.
Want to help us give back to Nest? DONATE NOW!
Curious Chefs is a free kids program created by The Collective that’s all about teaching children where food comes from, how to prepare it, and why it matters - through fun, hands-on activities focused on nutrition and local food education.
Your donation helps provide:
Hands-on learning activities
Vouchers for kids to pick out free produce at the market
Access for all families, no matter their income
We believe food education should be fun, empowering, and accessible to everyone. Every dollar helps us bring Curious Chefs to life for kids across Northwest Indiana.
Curious Chefs is currently taking place on the second weekend of every month.
Donate to this pilot program today!
FARMED & FORGED MARKET LOCATIONS
Michigan City, IN
Saturdays May 24 - September 27
8a - noon CST
La Porte, IN
Sundays May 25 - September 28
10a-1p CST
SNAP/EBT ACCEPTED
SNAP BENEFITS PROGRAM
Our SNAP benefits program allows those utilizing the national food-assistance program to purchase healthy, locally-produced foods at the market.
ACCESS LOCAL FOODS: Purchase fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, breads and cereals, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and seeds/plants that produce food and herbs
EASY TO USE: Stop by the Farmed & Forged market booth to swipe EBTs card and receive vouchers
The Farmed & Forged SNAP Program is supported by a grant from Health Foundation of La Porte
CULTIVATED BY OUR SPONSORS, ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
Farmed & Forged is more than a market - it’s a movement to uplift local small businesses, families, and nonprofits by creating inclusive, welcoming spaces in La Porte and Michigan City. Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, we’re not only making fresh, local food accessible to all — we’re growing a stronger, more connected community.
La Porte presented by the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association | Michigan City presented by The City of Michigan City
The Farmed & Forged SNAP Program is supported by a grant from Health Foundation of La Porte
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Cornerstone Accounting & Consulting // 1st Source Bank // NiSource Charitable Foundation
NONPROFIT BENEFICIARY
Each month, a local nonprofit is selected as the market beneficiary. Funds are raised through vendor sales and monetary donations.
Since our kicks off in 2023, we are proud to have raised over $10,000 for Michiana Humane Society, Paladin, Inc., Family Advocates, The Play for Jake Foundation, La Ventana Nonprofit Culinary School, Harbor Country Pride, Neighbor by Neighbor and our SNAP Community Match Fund.