A producers-only market in Northwest Indiana & Southwest Michigan

This producers-only market is all about shopping from the source and features local farmers, artisans, restaurants, breweries and nonprofits, with all raw food items produced within a 100-mile radius of each market.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors

FARMED & FORGED MARKETS

FARMED & FORGED WILL BE TAKING THE PLACE OF THE MICHIGAN CITY FARMERS MARKET ON SATURDAYS IN 2025—MORE DETAILS SOON!

OFF SEASON

La Porte, IN

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

DONATE TO OUR SNAP COMMUNITY MATCH FUND TO SUPPORT FOOD ACCESS FOR ALL IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY!

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.

Interested in being a nonprofit beneficiary?

Want to perform at one of our Farmed & Forged Markets this season?

We're on the lookout for vibrant performers to entertain our community.