Downtown Indianapolis farmers and gardeners have a bountiful selection of fresh produce and more to add a refresh mix to any meal. Offering more selections to pick from are two new farmers’ markets: Stadium Village Farmers’ Market and Growing Places Slow Food Indy, located in White River State Park.

The Stadium Village Farmers’ Market  is held Tuesdays June 1 – Sept. 28 from 4 – 7:30 p.m. located in the parking lot across from Shapiro’s Deli (801 S. Meridian.) The market aims to attract heirloom and sustainable growers that bring the true Indiana flavor of local produce and local ranchers. Stadium Village Farmers’ Market offers Downtown employees and residents a new opportunity to purchase fresh and flavorful local produce. Visit  www.stadiumvillagefarmersmarket.com  for more details.

Growing Places Slow Food Indy has 6,000 square feet of green space in White River State Park is now dedicated to SlowFood Indy’s new urban vegetable farm, Growing Places. The project aims to sustain and enhance the local foods economy and community of Indianapolis. Co-founder, Laura Henderson, described the project as “education in training” for those involved: volunteers, interns and leaders.

The five garden beds, including potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, cabbage, onions, leeks, parsley and much more, will be maintained by college interns and volunteers. Produce will be sold at the Indianapolis City Market Farmers’ Market and local restaurants. Additional produce will be donated to help feed homeless children in Indianapolis through School on Wheels. www.growingplacesindy.org

On Aug. 29, Indiana growers will make their way to White River State Park to showcase their high-quality, locally-produced products and remind Hoosiers there is much more than corn in Indiana. Dig-IN will feature educational discussion panels, cooking demonstrations, urban gardening exhibits, local chef Q&A sessions, wine tastings, beer and food pairing classes and more.

Combining the freshness of farmers’ markets and our state's greatest food minds, this event promises a feast for the senses. Learn from Indiana agricultural and culinary experts as they journey from field to table top. Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate all that Indiana sustainable agriculture has to offer. Visit www.digindiana.org for more on this event.

Just around the corner is another great event: Going Local Week, that takes place in Mid September. This special week reminds us to seize the seasonality of the Indiana food, protect the environment and help support the local Indiana economy while consuming delicious and fresh products. There is no one central event for the celebration. Event supporters recommend celebrating on a local and personal level with activities like visiting a farm, farmer’s market, or choosing restaurants that support local produce. The goal of the week is to stir awareness for the abundance of fresh, in-season produce in Indiana. Go to http://www.goinglocal-info.com to learn more about this event.

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