A charming farm shop awaits customers inside a Guildford garden center, inviting them to explore local bread, eggs, and gourmet delights. With an array of fresh fruit, vegetables, deep-filled pies, and artisan cheese, it showcases the area’s naturally rich bounty in a welcoming setting.

A new report from FARMWISE Indiana and Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute reveals that IU Dining’s local purchasing could generate between $5.6 million and $10.4 million in additional economic activity for the state. The findings underscore how a single institution’s commitment to local sourcing can produce a ripple effect across Indiana’s farms and food-related businesses.