Join the 2021 Great Lakes Apple Crunch! Celebrate National Farm to School Month by collectively purchasing and crunching into locally and regionally grown apples at NOON on Thursday, October 14th, 2021. Then share photos from your Crunch on social media! Everyone is welcome to Crunch! Although we aim for a regional Crunch on October 14th, you are welcome to Crunch any day or time in October that works for you.
Read MoreInterested in starting your own garden this year? Join Farm Manager Kaeli on Saturday, March 20 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and learn how to demystify seed starting at home! The morning will be spent getting an overview of garden planning basics. Then, participants will learn how to grow plants from seeds by starting their own micro herbs, winter-sown flowers and container lettuce to take home.
Read MoreRead about school meals at Elkhart, Concord, Goshen, Baugo, Wa-Nee, Middlebury, and Fairfield Community Schools.
Read MoreAlimentos escolares en Elkhart, Concord, Goshen, Baugo, Wa-Nee, Middlebury, and Fairfield Community Schools.
Read MoreRestaurants offering carryout and/or delivery in Elkhart, Goshen, Bristol, Middlebury, Shipshewana, Nappanee, and Wakarusa.
Read MoreThe Elkhart County Food Council is working to gather the most recent information about how food pantries are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. As of 3/25/2020 this is the most updated information. Please contact the pantry if you have any questions.
Read MoreEl Elkhart County Food Council, o el Consejo de póliza alimenticia del condado de Elkhart, está recaudando la información más reciente sobre las acciones respondiendo a la crisis del Coronavirus. Esta información fue actualizada el 25 de marzo del 2020. Por favor comuníquese con las siguientes organizaciones si tiene preguntas o necesita de su ayuda.
Read MoreCheck out this continually updated, comprehensive list of COVID-19 resources for vegetable growers, provided by Purdue Extension!
Read MoreMerry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College is seeking a full-time Farm Manager.
The Farm Manager, under the direction of the Director of Agroecology, will oversee all aspects of operating the Merry Lea Sustainable Farm and maintain a regular physical presence at the farm.
Read More7/12/18: A couple of us in the food council enjoyed learning about the work of the Healthy Food Policy Project.
Read More6/1/18: The ECFC is working to identify retail businesses in Elkhart County that promote sourcing locally grown food. Farmers markets, roadside stands, restaurants, etc. Can you help to identify these for us?
Read MoreCommunity supported agriculture (CSA) programs enable community members to buy a "share" of the season's harvest. Check out these local CSA programs in Elkhart County!
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