2026 Farm Hop Farm to School in Action Tour
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This tour showcases how local farms and school districts are nourishing the next generation with locally grown foods and scratch-made meals.
Visit two working farms actively growing food for school meals
(DeJong Farm, Garwood Orchards)
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared, locally sourced lunch at LaPorte High School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, where food is celebrated in both the cafeteria and the classroom (limited lunch-only tickets available)
Visit the Region Roots Local Farm & Food Hub and learn how it connects farms to institutions year-round
🍽 What’s Included
A thoughtfully prepared, locally sourced lunch
Guided tours and behind-the-scenes access
Opportunities to connect with farmers, healthcare professionals, educators, and community leaders
A compelling look at how local food is advancing community health, education, and regional resilience
📌 Important Details
Lunch will be served at 12:30 PM for both tour options
Lunch-only guests should plan to arrive by 12:30 PM (location details provided in advance)
Tours begin and end at Grounded Earth Farm in Crown Point. Please plan to arrive at Grounded Earth Farm, located at 11105 Fathke Road in Crown Point, Indiana, between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. From there, you’ll board a bus that will take you to the participating farms and our lunch location. We’ll return to Grounded Earth Farm by 3:30 p.m. to conclude the day.
Visit two working farms actively growing food for school meals
(DeJong Farm, Garwood Orchards)
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared, locally sourced lunch at LaPorte High School, located in LaPorte, Indiana, where food is celebrated in both the cafeteria and the classroom (limited lunch-only tickets available)
Visit the Region Roots Local Farm & Food Hub and learn how it connects farms to institutions year-round
🍽 What’s Included
A thoughtfully prepared, locally sourced lunch
Guided tours and behind-the-scenes access
Opportunities to connect with farmers, healthcare professionals, educators, and community leaders
A compelling look at how local food is advancing community health, education, and regional resilience
📌 Important Details
Lunch will be served at 12:30 PM for both tour options
Lunch-only guests should plan to arrive by 12:30 PM (location details provided in advance)
Tours begin and end at Grounded Earth Farm in Crown Point. Please plan to arrive at Grounded Earth Farm, located at 11105 Fathke Road in Crown Point, Indiana, between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. From there, you’ll board a bus that will take you to the participating farms and our lunch location. We’ll return to Grounded Earth Farm by 3:30 p.m. to conclude the day.
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Where is it happening?
Grounded Earth Farm 11105 Fathke Road, Crown Point, IN 46307, United States
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Host or PublisherNWI Food Council
