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Stories about corn, soybeans and other agricultural crops grown in Indiana.

Pumpkins Harvest Display

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Pumpkins: From Patches to Pies

Looking for Indiana pumpkin patches, or do you want to find the best recipe for pumpkin pie?

Agritourism

Lessons in Labyrinths: Corn Mazes Educate and Amaze Visitors

More farmers are offering intricately designed corn mazes to get the public back to the farm, while having fun and teaching them about today's technology-driven agriculture.

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How to Make a Cider Slushie

There’s no tastier fall treat than this cool twist on Indiana apple cider: the cider slushie.

Canned tomatoes, canned peppers

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Storing Vegetables (and Fruits, Too)

Even if you don’t have a farmhouse, you can still consider saving some of summer’s bounty for cold winter days just like Grandmother did.

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All Ears at Johnson’s Farm Produce in Hobart

The third-generation farming family owns and operates one of the largest garden centers and produce stands in Indiana. Johnson's Farm Produce is located in Hobart with a second location on Highway 30 in Valparaiso.

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Farm Facts: Watermelon

More than 6 percent of all watermelons grown in the U.S. each year are grown in Indiana. Each harvesting season, over 7,500 acres of watermelons are grown in Indiana and Illinois.

Evergreen Christmas tree

Agritourism

Christmas Trees and Ziplines: How Indiana Farmers Diversify

Watch this video to learn more about how Indiana farmers are working to expand their farm base, bring in new revenue, connect with the land, increase conservation efforts and reach out to new customers.

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Hunter’s Honey Farm: Sweet Success in Martinsville, Indiana

For Tracy and Christina Hunter, honey is a way of life. Though they both have full-time jobs as teachers, they also carry on a 100-year legacy of beekeeping at Hunter's Honey Farm.

My Indiana Home Summer 2026 Cover

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