Indiana Insider Blog

We lived on a dairy farm when first married so I know some of the challenges dairy farmers face and the steps involved in caring for livestock. For those of you who have not had that privilege—and yes, I consider... Read more

The Indiana State Fair. If you know me at all, you will know that I’m crazy about the state fair. I typically visit multiple times a year, I search for all the new and exciting things to do, I faithfully... Read more

As a country girl at heart, I love barns, especially big red barns. When I saw the big, red barn at Salomon Farm in northern Allen County, I was happy! That was not all that made me happy on the... Read more

On a recent Saturday, my family planned a trip to Hunter’s Honey Farm in Martinsville, Indiana. The first thing you should know when heading to visit the farm is that the journey is as beautiful as the destination. It is about a... Read more

South Bend Farmer’s Market One of my favorite Saturday morning traditions is visiting the Columbus Farmer’s Market. We love to wander around, pick up a few things to eat for the week ahead, savor some sausage breakfast sandwiches, and... Read more

Remember that jingle, “There’s more than corn in Indiana?” That may be true, but right now at the Indiana State Museum, you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about one of Indiana’s marquee products. The Amazing Maize exhibit... Read more

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love its simplicity, its focus on family and thankfulness, and certainly, the fact that it revolves around a delicious meal. While Indiana may trail a bit behind Minnesota and a few other states in... Read more

Here’s a riddle for all you Indiana State Fair aficionados: Where can you give your kids a lesson in how to milk a cow, plant vegetables and the value of a dollar, all in one place? Answer: The Little Hands on... Read more

Yippee! It’s the Year of Soybeans! Uh, at the Indiana State Fair, that is. Okay, so maybe it’s not that exciting. I liked it better when it was the year of the pig, and I got to try several different... Read more