Indiana Grown Celebrates Five Years Of Supporting Indiana Agriculture

On July 7, 2015, the initiative officially launched and continues to grow every year in memberships and consumer awareness.

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(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Yesterday, Indiana Grown celebrated five years of supporting agriculture across the Hoosier state.

On July 7, 2015, the initiative officially launched. They continue to grow every year in memberships and consumer awareness.

Indiana Grow is part of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to offer free resources to Hoosier farms and businesses who grow, raise, produce, or process an agriculture item. From traditional row crop farmers, wineries, artisans, to value-added food producers, there are a wide variety of members.

“My frequent travels around the state are never complete without a stop at an Indiana Grown member business,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “Their over 1,600 members represent the wide variety of products and agritourism destinations that Indiana has to offer.”

Partners like Indianapolis International Airport, Indiana State Department of Health, Purdue Extension, Eskenazi Health, Target, and Kroger have helped Indiana Grown to make strides in providing services in airports, schools, hospitals, and even straight to the grocery store shelves.

Known for the annual events where members share their stories and directly sell to the public is one of the many things that Indiana Grown is known for. Each year, Indiana Grown Day is held at the Statehouse to provide opportunities for members to network with legislators.

Indiana Grown maps, trails, and guides are one of the more popular projects released that highlight members in areas like breweries, distilleries, and Christmas trees. The public and Indiana Grown members continue to ask for additional versions to be created in new categories.

“My time with Indiana Grown has been truly rewarding,” said Indiana Grown Program Director Heather Tallman. “More important than these high impact projects are the ripple effects each one has created for our members and partners.”

More exciting projects are expected in the near future as new members are added daily.

View the complete timeline of their past five years and find more information at www.IndianaGrown.org.