Indiana Grown
Helping Indiana farmers and producers have a greater market for their products.
Supporting Indiana processors in their effort to process more Indiana Grown products.
Educating consumers on the importance of buying Indiana Grown products.
Educating consumers on the importance of buying Indiana Grown products.
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Indiana Originals
At Indiana Originals, we bring together the innovators, idealists, community builders, and business owners that create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana. We exist to encourage a local preference and facilitate a greater use of local services, art, food, and more.
Connecting markets and quality food sources.
Whether you are a producer looking to reach new markets; a buyer wanting to connect with local or specialty suppliers; or a consumer looking for goods and services in your area MarketMaker is a must-have resource.
MarketMaker is the largest and most in-depth database of its kind featuring a diverse community of food-related businesses: buyers, farmers/ranchers, fisheries, farmers markets, processors/packers, wineries, restaurants and more. MarketMaker provides simple yet powerful search tools to connect with others across the production and distribution chain.
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At Greater Fort Wayne, we value the thoughts and contributions of all people and understand that inclusion is critical to sustainable economic development. It is through our diverse culture that we can attract the best employees, empower our customers, and help our communities achieve great things.
If you are a regular vendors at the Ft. Wayne’s Farmers Market ask us about how to receive your business membership at a discount.
About Us
The Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) was created to have a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of small businesses in Indiana, and to help Hoosier Entrepreneurs start stronger, grow faster, and work smarter.
Our Mission
The Indiana SBDC creates a positive and measurable impact on the formation, growth, and sustainability of Indiana’s small businesses by providing entrepreneurs expert guidance and a comprehensive network of resources.This is one of the resources we use to assist our vendors.
We offer an opportunity for carpooling to our vendors on our FWFM vendor group page. ISMDC classes are even free or with a fee of $15 - $25. This is a great resource and value.
OUR MISSION
Visit Fort Wayne, The Fort Wayne/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the nonprofit organization whose purpose is to expand Fort Wayne's economy by attracting convention and leisure visitors. Each year, millions of dollars from visitor spending generate increased commerce, sustained jobs and enhancement of Fort Wayne's image. Website
Indiana Artisan supports entrepreneurs who create high-quality art, crafts and value-added foods in the Hoosier state.
Join the Indiana Artisan in the category that describes you best Foodist or Artisan. Learn about the Benefits Here and apply today.
tailored for direct-market farmers producing food for their local communities.
These farmers often find that doing the heavier organic certification paperwork requirements are not a good fit for their small-scale operations. CNG enables them to get credit for their practices while offering accountability to their customers. Some CNG farmers become certified organic after a few years with CNG, and we think that’s just super. Learn more HERE.
American Honey Producers
National Honey Board
Northeast Indiana Beekeepers Association
Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U.S. beef producers and beef consumers of how common sense husbandry techniques can be coupled with accepted scientific knowledge to raise cattle under optimum management and environmental conditions. BQA guidelines are designed to make certain all beef consumers can take pride in what they purchase – and can trust and have confidence in the entire beef industry. Learn more here
Welcome to American Honey Producers Association!
The American Honey Producers Association is an organization dedicated to promoting the common interest and general welfare of the American Honey Producer. This website serves to inform the public and other fellow beekeepers with current industry news, membership information, convention schedules, and contact information. Please check back with us often for up-to-date information and new developments regarding the beekeeping industry and other political events. Sign up Here
The National Honey Board promotes responsible industry practices to ensure the honey consumed every day is trustworthy and pure.
Practicing what we Preach
The National Honey Board advocates for the sustainable production of honey. We are committed to ensuring the honey you love is sustainable today and for future generations. This begins with healthy bees and extends to protecting the natural resources they depend on. That way, you can feel good about each drop and drizzle of honey you enjoy. Website
The objective of the Northeast Indiana Beekeepers Association is to promote the art and skills of beekeeping in Indiana and throughout the world. By doing so, we preserve and improve the general environment in which we live, assist in providing better crop yield, provide high quality honey, and we do our part to preserve bees. Website
To promote and educate the public about the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry;
To act as a center of communication among, and to circulate information beneficial to, members of the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry;
To foster the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry through education and training; and
To represent the handcrafted soap and cosmetic industry in matters concerning legislation and regulations affecting the industry. Learn More
Our Vision
Our vision for the Indiana Farmers’ Market Community of Practice is of a vibrant network of farmers’ markets across Indiana that are welcoming to all and that provide the public with access to fresh, healthy food and who work collectively to support farmers and local entrepreneurs. Learn More
“Building a future for your business takes a village; Family, Friends, Patrons and Business Organizations. ”
If you have know of a business or organization that works to further connections and opportunities to the regions businesses please contact us for consideration.