Indiana

It would take a about 2 hours ,maybe a little longer, depending on how fast you normally drive.

Mayor Greg Ballard 2008

Gregory A. Ballard is the current mayor of Indianapolis
Greg Ballard

There were seven Presidents born in Ohio.

The 18th President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio.

The 19th President of the United States Rutherford B. Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio.

The 20th President of the United States James A. Garfield was born in Moreland Hills, Ohio.

The 23rd President of the United States Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend, Ohio.

The 25th President of the United States William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio.

The 27th President of the United States William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The 29th President of the United States Warren G. Harding was born in Corsica near Blooming Grove, Ohio.

Soybeans

Indiana is best known for its soybean, corn, and pork production. Indiana is the 3rd largest soybean producing state in the US, producing 9.5% of the entire US soybean crop. Indiana soybean yields have been among the highest in the nation in recent years. Almost a third of the Hoosier soybean crop is exported onto the world market. Indiana has one of the most active soybean grower associations. The Indiana Soybean Board has been responsible for developing soycandles and soycrayons.

Corn

Indiana ranks 4th in the production of corn for grain. On average, Indiana farmers harvest 884 million acres of corn a year. Most Indiana corn is used for animal feed, although an increasing amount is going into the ethanol industry that makes clean-burning fuels for our cars. A significant portion of the corn crop also goes into the sweetener industry. Every time you open a soft drink you are consuming part of the corn crop.

Hogs

There are about 3.1 million hogs in the state, accounting for 5.4% of the nation's pork supply. Hoosier hog farms come in a variety of sizes. Some farmers produce 300 hogs per year while other operations turn out 120,000 head annually. Most of the operations listed on this site are smaller farmers who can control quality and customize your order. They can provide you with a higher quality and better value than warehouse grocery stores.

Cattle

Indiana is not a major cattle state, but we have about 13,000 beef cow operations that produce high quality beef. Most Indiana operations are small, family run farms that can provide you with some of the best tasting beef products you have ever had. Many specialize in producing products free of growth hormones.

Dairy

Not all the cows in Indiana are beef cows; there are over 154,000 milk cows in the state. Indiana is one of the fastest growing dairy states in the nation with 2,900 dairy farms and 33 dairy plants in the state. Indiana is also a major producer of ice cream, cranking out 1 million gallons a year. There are also some outstanding independent cheese makers in the state. You will find some on this site with a bewildering variety of outstanding cheeses.

Duck

Have you ever eaten duck? If so, it most likely came from Indiana. Indiana produces more duck than any other state. Indiana ducks are shipped around the world. Indiana is also a top egg producing state. In 2001, Indiana's 23 million hens laid 6.02 billion eggs. Indiana also has a thriving poultry industry, the 5th largest in the nation. The Hoosier state also produces over 14 million turkeys a year.

Floriculture

The growing and marketing of flowers and ornamental plants is growing in the state. Production takes place both in greenhouses and outdoors. Some operations only market to the wholesale market but many, including the listings on this site, sell fresh healthy plants directly to consumers.

Apples

Indiana has a reputation of growing some of the best tasting apples in the Midwest. Most orchards produce Golden and Red Delicious, Jonathan, and Gala, but many producers feature specialty and heirloom varieties. Indiana also produces sizeable peach, blueberry, and blackberry crops.

Watermelons

Over 6% of all the watermelons grown in the US every year are grown in Indiana. For the freshest, juiciest, and sweetest watermelons in the world, check this site for the growers in your area. Over 2,900 acres of cantaloupes were planted in Indiana in 2001 which ranked Indiana 5th in production. If you like cantaloupe from the grocery store, then just wait until you taste one direct from the farm.

Sweet Corn

Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than fresh sweet corn. Over 6,000 acres are grown each year in all areas of the state. Instead of sweet corn trucked in from thousands of miles away, get it fresh from just down the road via your computer. Some of the best tasting sweet corn is just a click away.

Other Crops

Other crops that are produced for retail and wholesale sectors include tomatoes and snap beans. Indiana ranks in the top ten states in the production of these two crops. Indiana also boasts a sizeable peppermint and spearmint crop. The oils from these plants are used to flavor a wide variety of our food products.

Wine

The first commercial winery in the US was established in the early 1800s in Indiana, yet the Hoosier wine industry is not well known. Indiana has 31 wineries in operation. For a list of local wineries and locations, visit www.indianawines.org.

Christmas Trees

Nothing brings the holidays home like a real Christmas tree in the house. Dozens of tree farms around the state work hard all year long to have a large variety of trees ready for sale in December. Many of these operations also have gift shops and other family activities. Check this site for growers in your area.

Honey

Honey is the most natural sweetener in the world, and Indiana bees produce over 609,000 pounds of honey per year. Many of Indiana's beekeepers have a variety of specialty honeys for sale along with beeswax products. These are products you simply cannot find in a store. See what the buzz is all abut by checking out beekeepers on this site.