February 2026 Newsletter
Hello Mama!
Winter is still in full swing, and we know these months can feel long and heavy. You’re doing a lot, and we see that.
Behind the scenes, our team and farmers have been busy planning for the growing season ahead. We’ve been hosting production planning meetings with our farmers, and mapping out what will be grown for your boxes this year—let’s just say…future you is going to have a delicious summer season! We’re also starting to plan our FarmHer to Mama Mother’s Day event. If you made it last year, you know we’ll have good food, sweet treats, and a few surprises for moms. If winter can finally release its grip on us, we’ll celebrate outside—if not, we’ll bring the party indoors to gather, celebrate you, and bring a little spring joy your way! More details to come!
As always, you’ll find recipes, box highlights, and a few updates from our team tucked inside. Enjoy!!
Take care and stay warm!
Food Justice For All,
The FarmerHer to Mama Team
Anne, Jen, Virginia, Becca, & Sarah
Ridge Lane Farmers Nathan & Emily
February Goodies
Ridge Lane Farm- New Paris, IN
Beets, Carrots, Cabbage
Zandstra’s - Highland, IN
Acorn Squash
Green Bridge Growers - Mishawaka, IN
Gold Potatoes
Great Harvest Bread Co. - Crown Point, IN
Sourdough Loaves
Fischer Farms - St. Anthony, IN
Eggs & Chicken
Foodie Tips
Sourdough English Bread - From new producer Great Harvest Bread Co, a beautiful fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches and soup dipping!
Beets - Not a huge beet fan? Don't worry you’re not alone! One of you brilliant moms told your nurse that you made beet chips out of them! Try it out with this recipe. Or if you really can’t do that earthy flavor profile, steam the squash and beets until really soft and puree them together for a first food for baby!
Carrots and Potatoes - I know we see a lot of root vegetables during the winter season, so if you think you can’t look at another carrot or cook another potato, try the Beet Chip recipe out using these.
Mom’s Resources Throughout Northwest Indiana
Food Bank of NWI - (Lake+ Porter Counties)
Food Bank of Northern Indiana - (La Porte + Starke Counties)
Food Finders- (Jasper, Newton, Pulaski Counties)
Community Compass - Resource categories, what the SNAP and WIC programs are, and if you can get money to help buy groceries each month.
211.org - Connects you to expert, caring help
Find Help.org - Free or reduced cost help for food, housing, financial assistance and more
Join our FarmHer to Mama Facebook Group for support, recipes, tips, & community.
Questions or feedback about the program? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to:
Anne at info@nwifoodcouncil.org / 219-313-8828
Becca at becca@nwifoodcouncil.org / 219-928-3225
Sarah at sarah@nwifoodcouncil.org / 503-964-7813