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Perkins' Good Earth Farm We provide you with the veggies you NEED and LOVE! At Perkins’ Good Earth Farm, we believe good food starts with healthy soil and happy people!

Visit our farm stand for certified organic veggies, grab-and-go soups and salads, gluten-free desserts, and other local farm products! Our family-first approach means our farm systems support both the land we care for and our wellbeing. We grow certified organic produce using regenerative practices: maximizing diversity, living roots 365 days a year, maintain soil armor, and reduce soil disturbance through no-till and deep-mulch compost. Every crop is grown with care for your health, our community, and the environment. We’re also FSMA and SERVSAFE compliant, ensuring safe, high-quality food from our farm to your table.

It's almost time to get garlic in the ground! Our seed garlic is available in the Farm Store, Jake's Feed, and Ace, and ...
10/15/2026

It's almost time to get garlic in the ground! Our seed garlic is available in the Farm Store, Jake's Feed, and Ace, and all seed garlic pre-orders are ready for pickup! If you placed an order, stop by anytime during our open hours to grab it.

Need a little help getting started? We also have our handy-dandy Seed Garlic Kits to help set you up for planting success.

We'll be popping garlic this week and starting to plant next week. It's finally garlic planting time in Northwest Indiana!

One of our favorite leafy greens is back in the mix, and there are so many ways to enjoy it. Blend it into a green smoot...
10/14/2026

One of our favorite leafy greens is back in the mix, and there are so many ways to enjoy it. Blend it into a green smoothie, toss a handful into your morning omelet, or make a cozy bowl of orzo with spinach and garlic.

~ Eat in 5 minutes: Add it to a green smoothie or enjoy it fresh
~ Eat in 15 minutes: Make a spinach and Swiss omelette
~ Eat in an hour: Try this Orzo with Spinach and Garlic recipe: https://perkinsgoodearthfarm.com/recipe-orzo-with-spinach-and-garlic/

Storage tip: Slip a paper towel into your bag of spinach to help absorb excess moisture and keep those greens crisp. Store the sealed bag in the fridge.

Find our organic spinach back at the Farm Store! 🌱

From The Fields This Week 🌱 Organic Produce and Products:*from our farm unless otherwise noted*- Basil- Black Garlic- Be...
10/12/2026

From The Fields This Week 🌱

Organic Produce and Products:
*from our farm unless otherwise noted*
- Basil
- Black Garlic
- Beets
- Bok Choy
- Carrots
- Caraflex Cabbage
- Celery Herb
- Cilantro
- Fennel
- Garlic
- NEW: Ginger (Five Hands Farm)
- Head Lettuce
- Khohlrabi
- Mint
- Nasturtiums
- Onions
- Oregano
- Peppers, Bell
- Peppers, Jalapeños
- Peppers, Poblano
- Peppers, Shish*to
- Peppers, Sweet Banana
- Potatoes, French Fingerling
- Potatoes, Red Norland
- Radishes, Salad
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Salad Mix
- NEW: Salad Spinach
- Scallions
- Swiss Chard
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Tomatoes, Slicing

Our Local Partners:
- Apples, Apple C***r, & Grapes from Garwood Orchards
- Beef and Pork from Howe Farms
- Chicken from Avodah Family Farms
- Chocolate from Raw & Fine (organic, not local)
- Coffee Beans from Yaggy Road Roasting Co.
- Compost--Perkins' Power Mix and Leaf Compost
- Dairy Doo Soil Amendments
- Eggs and Meat from Fischer Farms
- Elderpower from Sundance Botanicals
- Flower Bouquets from Collier Row
- Gluten-Free Baking Mixes from Vintage Baked Modern
- Goat's Milk Soap from Sanctified Suds
- Grains (organic) from Janie’s Mill
- Grapes from Mick Klug Farms, available Sept. 23
- Honey from Van Kley's
- Mushrooms from Four Star Mushrooms
- Popcorn, Bacon, and Sausage (Certified Naturally Grown) from Kankakee Valley Homestead
- Pumpkins from Zandstra's
- Squash, Winter from Zandstras
- Sunflower Oil (organic, cold pressed) from Living Prairie Farms

Find in our Farm Kitchen: Salads | Cold-Pressed Juices | Soup | Granola | Jams | Dips & Dressings | Drinks | Gluten-Free Desserts

REMINDER: You can also get all our gluten-free baked goods, herbed egg salad, granola, energy date bites at DeMotte Cup of Joy Cafe and Rensselaer Cup of Joy Cafe, Too!

Shop in store or visit our online store for easy pick-up: https://perkins-good-earth-farm.square.site/s/shop

Meet the Watermelon Radish! It may not be much to look at on the outside, but cut one open and you’ll find a vibrant, lo...
10/10/2026

Meet the Watermelon Radish! It may not be much to look at on the outside, but cut one open and you’ll find a vibrant, lovely shade of pink on the inside.

A few ways to enjoy them:
~ Eat them raw: Slice them up for a colorful addition to any veggie plate. Pair with Black Garlic Dip or Black Garlic Ranch.
~ Make a slaw: Try them in a fresh Watermelon Radish Slaw.
~ Roast them: Cut into 1–2" pieces, toss with your favorite oil, and roast at 400°F until tender, turning about halfway through. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness!

10/09/2026

Fennel is a fall favorite with a mild licorice-like flavor, and you can eat the whole plant, from the bulb to the stalks and fronds.

A few way we like to enjoy it:
~ In a salad: Thinly slice the bulb and toss with greens, orange zest, fresh orange juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
~ As tea: Steep a handful of fennel fronds in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Add honey and enjoy!
~ On the grill: Slice the bulb into ½" pieces, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until lightly charred.
~ In our Herbed Egg Salad: Fennel is a delicious addition to this recipe!

To store, trim the fronds to 2–3" above the bulb and store the bulb and fronds loosely in an unsealed plastic bag in the crisper drawer.

Over the past 9 years or so, we have planted miles and miles of crops using the paper pot system, a system sourced throu...
10/08/2026

Over the past 9 years or so, we have planted miles and miles of crops using the paper pot system, a system sourced through the Nitten Paper Pot Company via Midwest-based Small Farm Works.

Last week, we had a visit from Jon Hendricks (Small Farm Works) and two representatives from Nitten, as they are doing research on new tools for use in deep compost/low till farming systems. We're already looking forward to whatever they come up with next!

We can’t believe it’s already that time! 2027 CSA Sign-Ups are coming up!Oct. 10–24: Early Bird Sign-Up for 2026 CSA Mem...
10/08/2026

We can’t believe it’s already that time! 2027 CSA Sign-Ups are coming up!

Oct. 10–24: Early Bird Sign-Up for 2026 CSA Members
Oct. 26: 2027 CSA Registration opens to everyone!

Mark your calendars & we look forward to growing for you!

10/07/2026

Not sure what to do with Kohlrabi? This organic veg is crisp and refreshing, almost like a carrot. Here’s a couple simple ideas!

~ Peel it, then try it raw with your favorite dip (Black Garlic Ranch is a favorite around here!)
~ For a little extra sweetness, roast it and enjoy as a side dish or tossed in a salad!

Store kohlrabi in a perforated plastic bag in your fridge’s crisper drawer.

It’s worth giving a try if you haven’t already!

We've welcomed Taylor University students for many years, as friend and professor Mike Guebert has brought his Environme...
10/06/2026

We've welcomed Taylor University students for many years, as friend and professor Mike Guebert has brought his Environmental Science students to NW Indiana to explore different types of agriculture.

This year, we had the distinct pleasure of also welcoming professors Rob Reber and Phil Grabowski, along with twenty students, who not only came for a farm tour, but also camped at our farm for the night! It was a pleasure to host this great group of students and staff!

As we move into cooler temperatures, we’re nearing the final days of the season for our pick-your-own herbs. It’s a grea...
10/06/2026

As we move into cooler temperatures, we’re nearing the final days of the season for our pick-your-own herbs. It’s a great time to stroll the field and pick your favorites for just a $5 PYO herb flat fee!

Thanks to CSA member Anne Kingma of Anne Kingma Photography for these beautiful photos!

Address

8301 W 1000 N
Demotte, IN
46310

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12197420028

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