Stockwell Farmers Market

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Come join us for some music and to see some great vendors! 🥁

06/03/2026

BIG TAKEAWAY MOST DONT RECOGNIZE IN INDIANA COTTAGE LAWS:

Nobody proactively validates compliance. This is actually one of the most notable aspects of the Indiana Cottage law.

The Indiana Department of Health, local units of government, and local health departments may not impose any rules, regulations, certifications, or licensing requirements on homestead vendors that are not required under federal law — but they can investigate complaints regarding foodborne illness. 

The law also exempts homestead vendors from food handler regulations like ServSafe requirements, and from IDOH inspections even in the instance of a complaint or if IDOH believes a health hazard exists. 

So in practical terms, the compliance requirements around labeling, refrigeration, and handling are essentially self-enforced. There is no inspector showing up at your farmers market table to check your labels or your cooler temperature. The only enforcement trigger is reactive — if someone reports a foodborne illness traced back to your products.

This is a deliberately deregulatory law. The Indiana legislature essentially said: these vendors operate on the honor system, and the market (customers choosing to buy or not) is the primary check. The liability risk if someone does get sick and can trace it back to you is the real deterrent, not routine compliance checks.

06/02/2026

Please keep an eye on this page for weather updates! Reminder, we are a rain or shine event. We may delay if necessary- but we never reschedule but would cancel if a rainout. I continue to watch weather up to the night before, because we are Indiana and our weather changes on a dime sometimes!

06/02/2026

The plant/seed swap area will be near my booth on the corner- look for a small teardrop camper, my new station ❤️

06/01/2026

Let the world know!

05/30/2026

Still accepting vendors: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stockwellfarmersmarket

05/30/2026

In celebration of the American Farm Bureau Federation's International Year of the Woman Farmer, Tippecanoe County Farm Bureau is proud to recognize women of all ages who are making a meaningful impact on local agriculture. 🌱

We’re honored to announce that Lindsay Buck is our Local Woman Farmer of the Month for May 2026! 👏

◼️ Can you share a little information about your background in agriculture?

I grew up on a small livestock farm, then became active in 4-H and FFA. From there, I studied agribusiness management, crop science, entrepreneurship, and education at Purdue University. I am currently an agricultural educator and FFA advisor at Rossville High School. My husband and I farm 250 acres of row crops on the east side of Tippecanoe County, where we will also be operating a produce stand this summer.

◼️ What impact do you hope to make in your farm, business, or community?

As an ag teacher and FFA advisor, I hope to provide numerous opportunities for growth and development related to my students’ interests. The best part about FFA is that there is a place for every student to fit in, whether or not they grew up in agriculture. My job is to help those students find their place in the industry that feeds the world.

◼️ What does being a woman in agriculture mean to you?

Being a young woman in agriculture means that I have a role and responsibility that should not be taken for granted. As a leader in my community and a role model for my students, it’s important that I highlight the value of hard work. I am grateful to have had many strong women in agriculture before me to guide me in the right direction, and I hope to do the same for those who come after me.

Please join us in congratulating Lindsay on this well-deserved recognition! Nominations for Local Woman Farmer of the Month will open on June 1st. 📩

05/29/2026

Excited to share the band Shay 537 will be joining all 3 of our markets! 🤩🎵