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      <image:title>About Our Farm - Our Values</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our land stewardship and day to day management prioritizes soil regeneration, species diversity, grass-fed/pastured livestock and the general principle that we as humans are a reciprocal part of nature and not separate from it. We believe in biological, organic farming; that we are part of an interconnected system of life and have a direct effect on ecosystem health and therefore our own health. We do not use pesticides, herbicides or any other synthetic chemical inputs. Applying these principles, we strive to farm in a way that dignifies the health of our soil, our animals and those who eat from the farm’s bounty.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Our hope is to empower our family and community to grow, process and preserve clean food that regenerates the health of land and people. Robust networks of regenerative, family scale and worker owned farms were once the fabric of rural community life. We aspire to be a gathering place in the rediscovery of these crafts and collaborations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The River Farm operates four primary enterprises: organic vegetables/seasonal flowers, culinary mushrooms, grass-fed meats, and educational resources. We strive to connect our customers not only to delicious and nourishing food but also to the craft of preserving, growing and preparing ingredients from the farm.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Ways to Shop - Order Online</image:title>
      <image:caption>Shop online and place your order by Wednesday at midnight for weekly pickup. Pickup times are Fridays 2 - 6 pm or Saturdays 9 am - 1 pm at our farm store located at 2500 N 100 E, Bluffton, IN. Seasonal pickup is also available on Saturdays at the YLNI Barr Street Farmers Market from 9 am - 1 pm in Fort Wayne, IN. While we have concluded 2025 markets in Fort Wayne, we will resume May - December, 2026! Clear instructions will be sent for pickup once you place your order. Already have an account? Start shopping.  Need an account? It only takes a minute — sign up and you’ll get instant access to start shopping!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Ways to Shop - Stop By!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Our On Farm Store Farm store will be open each weekend until December 20th! Located at 2500 N 100 E, Bluffton, IN and open Fridays from 2 - 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm, our farm store is a self-serve offering of our products. There is a customer kiosk with clear directions where you can pay by cash, check, or credit card. Pre-orders are not required but if you choose to order ahead we will have your items packed and ready for you. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on what’s fresh in the farm store week to week! The Farmers Market Join us at the weekly YLNI Barr Street Market in Fort Wayne from 9 am - 1 pm. Come early for first dibs or pre-order for pickup and we’ll set it aside for you! (While we have concluded our 2025 farmer’s market season we will be back in May 2026!)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Ways to Shop - Farm Subscriptions</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sign up for our weekly grocery box program, sign up at any point during the season. Farm subscriptions are a better value for your seasonal commitment offering 10% more than face value. Subscribers also get first access to specialty items and ticketed farm events/workshops.  Subscriptions can be picked up at our farm store located at 2500 N 100 E, Bluffton, IN on Fridays from 2 - 6 pm or Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm. Pickup is also available on Saturdays at the YLNI Farmers Market in Fort Wayne from 9 am - 1 pm. To get started, sign up for an account. It only takes a minute, and you’ll be the first to get access to our limited subscription memberships.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Produce, flowers, culinary mushrooms &amp; grass-fed meats - Our Local IN Farm</image:title>
      <image:caption>The River Farm is located in Bluffton, Indiana and offers chemical free vegetables/flowers, culinary mushrooms and grass-fed meats. You can find us at the YLNI Barr Street farmers market in Fort Wayne every Saturday from 9 - 1 pm (May - October). We also have an on farm store in Bluffton. We aspire to farm in partnership with ecosystems and with living soils. Our farm values are rooted in Permaculture, community and perennial resilience. We are currently working towards transition to USDA certified organic. Learn more about our farm &gt;</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Produce, flowers, culinary mushrooms &amp; grass-fed meats - Pre-Order Online</image:title>
      <image:caption>Visit our online store and place your order by Wednesday at midnight for pickup each week. Fall/Winter online ordering begins week of November 17th, 2025. Pickups will be offered: At our Bluffton farm store Friday (2 - 6 pm) or Saturday (9 am - 1 pm) Be on the lookout for early bird discounts for our spring 2026 farm subscription program! Learn more about our subscriptions. Don’t have an account yet? Sign up and you’ll get instant access come May to start shopping for our produce, flowers, mushrooms, and meats!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Produce, flowers, culinary mushrooms &amp; grass-fed meats - Stop by our on-farm store!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Farm Store will be open until December 20th. Open Fridays from 2 pm - 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm, our farm store is a self-serve offering of our products. Pre-orders are not required but if you choose to order ahead we will have your items packed and ready for you.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Produce, flowers, culinary mushrooms &amp; grass-fed meats - Visit Us at the Market</image:title>
      <image:caption>Join us in Fort Wayne at the weekly YLNI Barr Street Farmer’s Market from May - October on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm. Come early for first dibs or pre-order online for pickup and we’ll set it aside for you! Don’t have an online account yet? Sign up and you’ll get instant access to start shopping in May!</image:caption>
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