Specialty farming presents many challenges. The learning curve can be steep. If you are a seasoned producer you will need to understand a variety of production methods, business management, processing or fabricating, distribution, marketing and sales for each specialty item you are producing. If you are new to farm production then the knowledge needed is even greater.
We designed Farm Store to support producers with industry resources and to process the sales and marketing aspect of their business. Often, after successfully producing, farmers lack easy access to the market or the key skills and resources necessary to promote their products. Farm Store provides a community of support and no-fuss access to the broader retail market. This service helps build an effective producer community and frees producers to focus on growth.
Farm Store also provides customers easy access to locally produced farm products. In a single location, customers can explore in-season products, local producers and unmatched quality.
WEGA is working in this sector to foster small business growth, improve industry expertise and cooperation, and improve overall accessibility.
Opening first at S. Perry Market is FARM STORE.
Products
Consumable goods produced from locally grown or raised ingredients.
Mass manufactured and mass distributed consumables are the staples of our everyday lives. Sometimes it’s nice to get things straight from the source, however. It is also nice to buy quality and know what hands prepared it. Plus, products direct from the source are often fresher and more unique. Farm Store celebrates the best of our region’s specialty farm producers and provides a shopping experience that is both convenient and easy.
Products and producers may change based on availability. Although any consumable product produced from local farm ingredients and meeting our quality standards can be sold at Farm Store, below are the categories most commonly available.
Proteins
Fruits + Vegetables
Preserves
Eggs + Dairy
Baked Goods
Cut Flowers
Personal Care
Proteins
Our meat counter is for prepackaged fresh and freezer products delivered from local sources. Offerings may include: Corn-fed Beef, Grass-fed Beef, Venison, Pork, Lamb, Wild Turkey, Free Range Chickens, Duck, Farm-raised Shrimp products. Product assortment depends on availability.
Fruits + Vegetables
We stock local produce for customer convenience and consistent access. Whether you are following a particular producer or just exploring what’s available, in season you will be surprised by the freshness, quality and variety. Farmers and gardeners alike are able to sell at Farm Store.
Preserves
We stock locally made preserves, fruit spreads, jellies and chutneys to canned vegetables. We also stock all things pickled. Under Indiana’s cottage food law in Indiana home cooks can also sell at Farm Store.
Eggs + Dairy
Local sources provide a variety of fresh egg choices and milk products for sale at the Farm Store. Due to the nature of egg and milk production it can only come from licensed providers.
Baked Goods
The Farm Store stocks staples such as breads and specialties, such as rolls and cakes. All baked goods are prepared fresh daily, off-site for sale and serving in the retail store. Suppliers focus on flavor, natural ingredients and quality presentations. Under Indiana cottage food law in Indiana home cooks can also sell at Farm Store.
Cut Flowers
Whether celebrating an occasion or celebrating the day there is nothing like local, fresh cut flowers for longevity, smell and dense color. Local farmers and gardeners alike can sell at the market. Due to the nature of this product the availability is seasonal.
Personal Care
Personal Care products range from hair care, soaps, conditioners, lotions, creams, etc. Farm Store care products derive from local farms and farm production.
Producers
Sell Your Products
Selling products at Farm Store is easy. You need to register as a local producer with WEGA and receive Health Department approval and inspection, if applicable. Once that’s in place you simply coordinate deliveries with management and collect payment once they sell. WEGA will work with you to brand and market your product. We will also provide all retail sale services.
Merchandise
Location + Hours
Farm Store is part of WEGA’s Regional Business Incubator and S. Perry Market in historic downtown Attica. The store has direct access from the street and operates all season long.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 12pm - 8pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
Address
201 S. Perry Street
Attica, IN 47918
