Date & time: Wednesday, July 29. Auction Insider Masterclass at 9:30am.
Auction begins at 10:00am and lasts until all items are sold. Meet Becky at 9:30 AM for an exclusive auction overview and Q&A session before the main event. Please arrive on time, as the live auction starts promptly at 10:00 AM.
Cost: Free event. No registration required.
About this Event
Ever wonder how a Produce Auction actually works? Get a backstage pass to the Adams County Flower & Produce Auction, where a 95% of everything sold is grown within just 7 miles.
Join Becky Landes, a value chain expert from FARMWISE Indiana for an exclusive, all-access walking tour and live Q&A. This on-the-floor masterclass peels back the curtain on the logistics, economics, and community culture driving our local food engine.
What’s Included:
Insider Floor Tour: See a fast-paced produce auction in action.
Supply Chain Breakdown: Learn how a 7-mile radius successfully feeds the region.
Expert Q&A: Get direct sourcing and logistics insights from Farmwise Indiana.
Who Should Attend?
Curious Locals eager to see how our food system operates.
Chefs, Restaurant, & Institutional Buyers looking to optimize local sourcing.
Payment & Transport: Planning to make a purchase? Please note that the auction accepts cash and personal checks only. All purchases must leave with you at the time of the event.
For more information, email becky@farmwiseindiana.org or call (260)578-0511.
About FARMWISE Indiana
FARMWISE Indiana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strengthens Indiana’s food economy by equipping farmers, buyers, and supply chain partners with the connections, knowledge, and coordination needed to expand access to locally grown food across the state.
About Adams County Flower & Produce Auction
The Adams County Flower and Produce Auction is a wholesale produce and plant market. Auctions operate seasonally, running multiple times a week, based on harvest activity. Standard Weekly Auction Schedule: Mondays at 1:00pm. Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00am. For more details on specific item availability or special sale days, you can contact the auction office directly at (260) 692-6900 on Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. T