Agriculture - Community Organizations

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Bloomington Food Policy Council

Websitehttp://bloomingtonfpc.org/
Description

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The Bloomington Food Policy Council exists to increase and preserve access to sustainably produced, locally grown, healthful food for all residents in Monroe and surrounding counties.

 

 

Year Established2010
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
909 E. 2nd Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47407-7542   
Contact
bfpc [at] bloomingtonfpc.org   
   

Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market

Websitehttps://bloomingtonwinterfarmersmarket.com
Description

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The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market exists to extend the farmers’ market season and increase the availability of fresh produce and other local products throughout the four seasons of the year.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
909 E. 2nd Street    
Harmony Gymnasium   
Bloomington   
In   
47401   
Contact
blooomingtonwinterfarmersmarket [at] gmail.com   
   

Farm Service Agency (USDA)

Websitehttps://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Indiana/index
Description

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Farm Service Agency is equitably serving all farmers, ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Monroe County Farm Service Agency   
1931 Liberty Dr.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
Troy   
Hobson   
County Executive Director   
812-334-4323   
Troy.Hobson [at] in.usda.gov   
   

Farm to Family Fund

Websitehttps://farm2familyfund.org
Description

The Farm to Family Fund is designed both to make healthful, sustainably produced food more available to low-income households and to support our local, sustainable food system, especially our farmers who take the risk of producing food during the winter months. At the close of Bloomington farmers’ markets, we purchase produce, eggs, and dairy that farmers wish to sell at half price. This food is donated to The Rise, the Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, and Hoosier Hills Food Bank.

Year Established2022
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 1771   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Deborah    
Piston-Hatlen   
812-339-4767    
Farm2FamilyFund [at] gmail.com   

Indiana Gourd Society

Websitehttp://www.indianagourdsociety.org/
Description

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From the website: The Indiana Gourd Society through individual and organizational activities, promotes educational efforts which advance an appreciation for the gourd's role and significance in past and present cultures and for gourd cultivation, crafting and artistry.

Community Organizations Subjects
Contact
Ida   
Kennedy   
President   
president [at] indianagourdsociety.org   
Pat   
Moore   
Membership Secretary   
membership [at] indianagourdsociety.org   
   

Local Growers Guild

Websitehttp://www.localgrowers.org/
Description

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The Local Growers' Guild is a cooperative of farmers in southern and central Indiana. Our mission is to educate, support, and connect local growers, consumers, businesses and communities about the importance of locally grown food. Our members include growers, businesses, and community members.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 2553   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Megan   
Hutchison   
Guild Manager   
812-333-8287   
localgrowers [at] localgrowers.org   
   

Monroe County 4-H

Websitehttp://www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/monroe/pages/default.aspx
Description

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Monroe County offices for the 4-H Purdue extension. Call or email for available clubs and programs.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
3400 S. Walnut St.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Jacqueline   
Claffey   
Office Manager   
812-349-2575   
monroeces [at] purdue.edu    
jclaffey [at] purdue.edu   
   

Monroe County Cooperative Extension Service

Websitehttps://extension.purdue.edu/monroe/Pages/default.aspx
Description

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The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. It's a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
3400 S. Walnut Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
812-349-2575   
monroeces [at] purdue.edu   
   

Monroe County Natural Resources Conservation Service

Websitehttps://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/in/home
Description

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We are committed to providing high quality technical assistance, conservation planning and program information support to private land users. Together we can meet the changing challenges in managing Indiana's natural resources.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
1931 Liberty Drive   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
Brook   
Rieman   
District Conservationist   
812-334-4318 ext. 3   
brook.rieman [at] in.usda.gov   
   

People’s Cooperative Market

Websitehttps://www.peoplesmarketbtown.org
Description

People’s Cooperative Market strives to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice work, create meaningful collaborations, build equity, cultivate liberation, and ensure access to local food, art, and education. Join us every Saturday at 1st United church for the Farmer’s market. Preorder online by Wednesday for Saturday delivery or pick up! Sponsor a box of local produce, bread, eggs, dairy or meet for hungry Hoosiers in our local community while you shop for your weekly CSA.

Please see the People's Cooperative Market website for more information!

Year Established2020
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects