FarmHer to Mama

Support a growing community of female farmers, nurses, nutritionists and first time new mamas fighting for food security together.

Together we work to nourish women in body and soul for generations to come.

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By Women. For Women.

Food Grown by FarmHers

A beautiful, diverse group of female growers and producers have come together to plant, preserve and share the bounty of their hearts and harvests with first time new mothers living at 250% or below the poverty line. FarmHers are growing fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, flowers and more to create thoughtful, seasonally curated food totes to give to first-time moms. FarmHers also connect with each other for support as women and mothers themselves, and offer safe, caring spaces for farm tours, farm dinners and workshops.

Care Given by Nurses

Food grown by the FarmHers is distributed to the new mamas through Nurse Family Partnership. NFP offers free personal, in-home nurse care to first-time moms from the third trimester until the baby’s second birthday. Moms and nurses form a lasting bond over years of support, advice and information shared to be confident mothers. Nurses will deliver local food totes once a month to mothers in their care. Purdue Extension Nutrition Educators will support moms learning to nourish their bodies and learn new skills to support the health of their children.

Mamas & Babies Nourished in Body & Spirit

Mothers and their infants receive fresh local produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, farm-made soups and salads, local flower bouquets, spice kits and so much more. All within a community of supportive women. The goal of this program is to provide a beautiful experience for new moms and empower women to build networks that support their food security and wellbeing.

What’s in the tote?

May Goodies

Arugula- Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Salad Mix - Sunchoke Farms (South Bend, IN)
Sorrel Pesto - Tuholski Produce (La porte, IN)
Eggs - Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN)
Collards Bunch or Pac Choi - Hulitt Homestead (Portage, IN)
Sweet Potatoes -Ridge Lane Farm (New Paris, IN)
Black Beans - Ridge Lane Farm (New Paris, IN)
Clean Body Soap - Line In The Sand Farm (Hanna, IN)
April Goodies

Spinach - Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Lettuce & Arugula Mix - Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Peachy Pepita Granola - Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (DeMotte, IN)
Eggs - Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN), Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN), Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN)
Micros - Baby Greens Family Farm (Merrilville, IN)
Spice Set - Penzeys Spices (Evanston, IL)
Pork Chops / Beef - Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN) / Fischer Farms (St. Anthony, IN)
Red Cabbage - Ridge Lane Farm (New Paris, IN)
Carrots - Ridge Lane Farm (New Paris, IN)
March Goodies

Calendula Cream from Line In The Sand Farm (Hanna, IN)
Bagels from Yeastie Boy Baking Co. (Valparaiso, IN)
Weeknight Chili from Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (DeMotte, IN)
Microgreens from Baby Greens Family Farm (Merrillville, IN)
Eggs from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN)
Apples from Garwood Orchard (La Porte, IN)
Greens Mix from Artesian Farm (New Buffalo, MI)
Tulips from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Baby’s Applesauce from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
February Goodies

Eggs from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Tulip Tree Gardens (Beecher, IL)
Microgreens from Baby Greens Family Farm (Merrillville, IN)
Autumn Frost Squash Soup from Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (DeMotte, IN)
Carrots from Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (DeMotte, IN)
Pinto Beans from Kankakee Valley Homestead (Walkerton, IN)
Spinach & Pea Shoot Salad Mix from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Apples from Garwood Orchard (La Porte, IN)
January Goodies

Eggs from Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN) and Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN)
Garlic (heads) from Full Hand Farm (Noblesville, IN)
Napa Cabbage from Full Hand Farm (Noblesville, IN)
Microgreens from Baby Greens Family Farm (Merrillville, IN)
Carrot Soup from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Oats from Janie’s Mill (Ashkum, IL)
Rainbow Swiss Chard from Green Bridge Growers (Mishawaka, IN)
Breakfast Sausage from Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN)
Butterkase Cheese from Prairie Pure Cheese (Belvidere, IL)
December Goodies

Eggs from Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN) and Fischer Farms (St. Anthony, IN)
Winter Squash from Zandstra’s Farm (Highland, IN)
Fingerling Potatoes from Green Bridge Growers (Mishawaka, IN)
Microgreens from Baby Greens Family Farm (Merrillville, IN)
Carrot Puree from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Sourdough Bread from Publican Quality Bread (Oak Park, IL)
Holiday Apothecary Gift Bag from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Ground Pork from Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN)
Chicken Thighs from Miller Poultry (Orland, IN)
Maple Syrup from Fischer Farms (St. Anthony, IN)
November Goodies

Eggs from Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN) and Fischer Farms (St. Anthony, IN)
Chicken Breasts from Miller Poultry (Orland, IN)
Fingerling Potatoes from Green Bridge Growers (Mishawaka, IN)
Microgreens from Baby Greens Family Farm (Merrillville, IN)
Kale from Tuholski Produce (La Porte, IN)
Harvest Salad from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Red & Golden Beets from Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (Demotte, IN)
Maple Raisin Granola from Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (Demotte, IN)
October Goodies

Eggs from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN)
Collard Greens from Shannon Farm and Homestead (Gary, IN)
MIcrogreens from Baby Greens Family Farm (Merrillville, IN)
Carrots & Plum Crumb Muffins from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Honey from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN)
Winter Squash from Tuholski Produce (La Porte, IN)
Beans from Kankakee Valley Homestead (Walkerton, IN)
Chicken Breasts from Miller Poultry (Orland, IN)
Apples from Garwood Orchard (La Porte, IN)
September Goodies

Eggs from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN)
Heirloom Tomatoes from Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (Demotte, IN)
Plums from Garwood Orchard (La Porte, IN)
Honeycrisp Apples from Garwood Orchard (La Porte, IN)
Mozzarella Cheese from BelGioioso (Green Bay, WI)
Spring Mix from Sunchoke Farms (South Bend, IN)
Sourdough Bread from Publican Quality Bread (Oak Park, IL)
Snacking Peppers from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Mini Eggplant from Tuholski Produce (La Porte, IN)
Chicken Breast from Miller Poultry (Orland, IN)
August Goodies

Eggs from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN)
Green Beans from Green Bridge Growers (Mishawaka, IN)
Collards from Shannon Farm & Homestead (Gary, IN)
Cherry Tomatoes from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Zucchini Hummus from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Basil from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Peaches from Mick Klug Farms (St. Joseph, MI)
Sweet Corn from Kankakee Valley Homestead (Walkerton, IN) and Tuholski Produce (La Porte, IN)
Cabbage from Garwood Orchard (La Porte, IN)
Meat: Ham steaks & Breakfast Pork Sausage from Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN)
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Chicken Breasts from Miller Poultry (Orland, IN)
July Goodies

Eggs from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN)
Oats and Cornmeal from Janie’s Mill (Ashkum, IL)
Spring Mix from Sunchoke Farms (South Bend, IN) & Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Cherry Tomatoes from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Green Tomatoes from Perkins’ Good Earth Farm (Demotte, IN)
Squash from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN) & Hulitt Homestead (Portage, IN)
Blueberries and Cherries from Mick Klug Farms (St. Joseph, MI)
Sweet Corn from Kankakee Valley Homestead (Walkerton, IN)
Cucumbers from Tuholski Produce (La Porte, IN)
Ground Pork from Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN)
Chicken Breast from Miller Poultry (Orland, IN)
June Goodies

Eggs from Six Day Farm (Dyer, IN) and Eden Eggs (Crown Point, IN)
Arugula, Cilantro, Radishes, and Hakurei Turnips from Rainfield Farm (New Carlisle, IN)
Asparagus and Strawberries from Mick Klug Farms (St. Joseph, MI)
Honey & Garlic Scapes from Oasis Botanic Garden (Gary, IN)
Tricolor Sugar Snap Peas from Kankakee Valley Homestead (Walkerton, IN)
Green Onions from Hulitt Homestead (Portage, IN) and Tuholski Produce (La Porte, IN)
Tahini Dressing from Mrs. Dornberg’s Culinary Experience (Highland, IN)
Bacon from Tanglewood Acres (Mill Creek, IN)