Was driving back to Chicago and googled for fruit farms in this area of Indiana. Its about 5-10…read moremins off the highway but well worth it. We got some incredibly fresh and tasty peaches, and picked up some blueberries, cucumbers, and potatoes as well. I'll definitely keep this place in mind next time I'm driving through!

Full disclosure: I know next to nothing about farming co-ops or community-supported agriculture. It…read morewas only recently that we made our first foray into the world of CSA. So, take all of this with a grain of salt since I'm a total noob at this. Through Creme de la Crop though, I experienced my initiation. The way that it works is at the beginning of the season (in our case late spring) you enroll into the share program signing up for either a Standard Market - selection of basic farm produce - or "Epicurean" - larger amounts of every fruit and vegetable they grow. Paying a flat fee (2014 Standard full $720/half $360) you then weekly receive their finest summer produce for 18 weeks. Simply pick up your weekly take of assorted veggies at one of the designated locations. Easy peasy. The upside: The quality of the produce was crazy good. This wasn't your standard supermarket fare--not by a long shot. Everything we received over the 18 weeks was organic, grown on their farm, and from taste, touch, sight, and smell absolutely phenomenal. Green beans, peppers, lettuce, carrots, eggplant, cucumbers as well as various herbs...and much more. We were rarely disappointed with what we got. The people and actual farm were also part of the experience. Most of their produce is grown right there along US 30 just west of town. The actual farm leaves little to be desired. It's basically a collection of rundown old buildings and a few muddy fields. But, the staff and volunteers running it are amazing. They manage to create a unique atmosphere of education and community that really draws you in. They are helpful, friendly, and passionate about their work. The downside: As much as it pains me to say it, it just isn't practical or economical. First off, what produce you get any given week depends entirely on what they are harvesting. One week you get crap load of beets and then next you're swimming in beans. If there are veggies you eat regularly, you'll probably find yourself looking elsewhere many weeks. You also frequently are trying to figure out creative ways to use up the unique produce you end up with. Edemame, chard, kale are interesting, just not the most useful. Second, it's expensive. Some may argue that the quality as well as the environmental sustainability are worth the extra cost, but it was hard for me to swallow. There are other ways to procure organic produce without overly burdening the budget. Finally, there's also the convenience factor to consider. Creme de la Crop does a lot to make it easy to get your hands on your weekly allotment with multiple pick-up locations around Valpo. But, you still work around their schedule and accessibility. In the end it's worth it if you're really committed to CSA. Having principles costs money. If you're willing to pay the cost, a CSA is an excellent way to get great fruits and vegetables and support environmentally sustainable agriculture. If not, find yourself a Whole Foods somewhere.

While visiting my sister in Valparaiso, I grew curious after driving by a few times. Finally i…read morestopped by and purchased some farm fresh & organic eggs, jam, maple syrup, and honey. The owner was an extremely friendly woman who allowed me to check out their chickens and goats. Next time im in town from Florida i will most definitely be stopping by again.

10/10 recommend picking apples here instead of at County Line Orchard! Garwood had a variety of…read moreapples available for my husband and I to pick (and for cheaper than County Line because they charge a set price for a box rather than a weighted bag). Their country store also has pretty much everything you'd find at other orchards (donuts, cider, pre-picked apples, grocery items), but it feels less tacky and kitsch than the other orchards. Going to Garwood made our day after we were swindled into paying admission at County Line when they had no apples to pick!

We stopped by Garwood Orchards for raspberry and strawberry picking. We purchased the smallest…read morecontainer for raspberries and a large container for strawberries, spending a total of $45. After a short tractor ride to the fields, we started with the raspberries and were able to fill our container in about 20 minutes. We then moved on to the strawberry fields. After spending an hour and a half in blistering heat, I was only able to fill about one-quarter of the container because there were virtually no strawberries available. Everyone picking alongside us seemed equally disappointed and frustrated that containers were being sold despite the lack of fruit in the fields. What made the experience even more frustrating was the no-refund policy, which meant we were out the money regardless of the poor conditions. I understand that crop availability can vary, but customers should be informed when fields are nearly picked over or offered a refund or alternative. Unfortunately, this experience was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend this place to others.

This was my first visit here on a Saturday. I did not want to write a review until I actually tried…read moresome of the items that I purchased. First of all, everything sold here is organic and the majority of the items are products from their farm. The two women working at the store were extremely nice and informative as they led me through the store. The store is small and nicely organized. I purchased a cross section of items to so that I could build a solid opinion of them overall. Usually most places have some items that are hits and others that just simply are not. Well, I am glad to report everything that I purchased was outstanding! The next day at home, I fired up the grill and threw on their products for a taste test. The Norwegian salmon was much better than what I purchase at Wholefoods, Marianos, or Costco. The grass fed beef chuck eye steaks (this is a very underrated cut of steak) was simply full of delicious flavor and tender. Also, the in house made fresh Polish sausage was as good as some of the best Polish owned places back in Chicago, which says a lot. Correction, the sausage was leaner and full of flavor which interprets into healthier without sacrificing flavor. The one item that I did not get to taste that I purchased was the whole chicken which I can not wait to try. I am waiting for the cooler autumn weather to set in before I start roasting meat again. I highly recommend this place. If you care about where your meats or produce come from then this is your place. If you care about the effects of long term use of chemicals on farmlands have, then, this is your place. Is the meat your eating humanely raised? I have family out in California and out there places like this are common. But, here in the Midwest, I am sad to say, they are rare. I can't believe it took me this long to find this place. That said, without a doubt, I will become a regular here!

It was good for my first time being there Mai will be definitely be coming back my daughter asked…read moreto taker again . Service were great. Everything on the cook amazing.

If you see their sign, do yourself a favor and stop! I've been back every weekend! Wow! Her produce…read moreis always clean, fresh, and organized - family run! We love their large sweet tomatoes (beefsteak or heirloom), salad and large cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini, Michigan cherries, green beans, white and red onions, and garlic! Her prices are farmer prices which means you're paying less than grocery store and worth every penny!!

This is the best farm stand I've found so far. Some places I've tried like Piggot's and Nye's ship…read morein some of produce from other places. All of Jasper's is grown onsite. Fresh, clean, and yummy. And very nice people running the stand.

I come here for pumpkins every year. Great value & large selection. They have so many beautiful…read moremums also. Be careful with produce. A lot of things on their last leg here. Choose carefully. Great selection of ethnic pantry items also.

Customers who shop here have no problem throwing out $10, $5 or $3 food items that are rotten…read more They say that you just take a chance! The food is always rotten. Even if it looks okay when you leave, it will have fur on it the next day. Or if you open it, it will be molded or rotten. When you walk in the door, you immediately smell old fermented moldy produce. If you want to take a chance on getting a parasite, or spend money just to throw away- here's your place! Rotten tomatoes for .69 lb or non rotten ones in the back for $2 lb. The cashier seems to always know which are rotten and which ones you got that don't look okay rotten! If there is no price, they will charge you the highest price they can get away with. I always put the item back. Cash only so there's no evidence of you getting sick. If you use credit you have to pay their up charge. I've witnessed an employee being scolded for talking to a customer who should have maintained being tethered to the back. The sign outside may say Large pumpkins $1.99. When you get inside they are tiny and rotten stems. Not fresh cut. Dried out gords are $2.99 ea. I throw out more food than I find the diamond in the ruff. Sometimes you get lucky - carrots! The best time to come here is before a holiday when they order some fresh produce for a holiday.

Love this place. Always have fresh produce and quality flowers/plants. Prices are reasonable as…read morewell.

Wonderful produce varieties and excellent quality! My favorite farmstand!!…read more Can buy bushels and half bushels for canning and freezing.

We've been coming here for upick pumpkins for 4 years now. The kids activities are great, and we've…read morebeen able to pick strawberries, raspberries, sunflowers, and peppers as well.

Had an amazing time at Johnson's Farm with the family! Perfect for both kids and adults, and even…read morethe $15 admission includes tons of fun. We loved it so much we're already planning to come back next week!

For 19 years we had a booth at the lake county fair called Steaks & More. T & J Farm had hand…read moredelivered our corn fresh everyday! It came out perfect ever time! Thank you Jerry