Indiana

In Indiana, 12% of produce farms have $50,000 or more in annual revenue. The leading crop grown is potatoes, followed by tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, and sweet corn. Search USDA Certified Farms.

Key Farm Facts for Indiana

2,301
Fruit and vegetable farms in the state
$359
Value of agricultural products sold direct to consumer*
$804
Value of agricultural products sold to retail markets*
*2017 USDA Census of Agriculture defines directly to consumers as farmers markets, on farm stores or farm stand, roadside stands or stores, u-pick, CSA, online marketplaces, etc. and retail markets as retail and institutional establishments include supermarkets, supercenters, restaurants, caterers, independently owned grocery stores, food cooperatives, K-12 schools, colleges or universities, hospitals, workplace cafeterias, prisons, foodbanks, etc.

Leading Crops Grown in Indiana

Source: 2017 USDA Census of Agriculture.

Produce Farms by Acreage in Indiana

Source: 2017 USDA Census of Agriculture.

Indiana Contacts

State Produce Safety Rule Inspection
FDA
No State Audit Program
Please note that growers may utilize an audit or inspection program from a nearby state.
USDA GAP, HGAP, HGAP+ Audit Programs
Unknown

Indiana: What is Required for Audits and Inspections in this State?

Need more information? Go to the Produce Safety Rule Plain Language overview.

Issuing a Certificate: Will a grower receive a certificate following an audit or inspection?
Produce Safety Rule:
No
Required On-Farm Verification: How often are the audit or inspection produce safety practices verified?
Produce Safety Rule:
Periodic inspection with annual max frequency
Written Food Safety Plan: Does an audit or inspection require a written farm food safety plan?
Produce Safety Rule:
Not required
Crop Coverage: What crops are covered by, or subject to, the requirements outlined in an audit or inspection?
Produce Safety Rule:
Covered Crops
Completion Requirement: What score is needed to demonstrate that a farm meets the requirements of an audit or inspection?
Produce Safety Rule:
No scoring--work over time to meet requirements
Worker Training: What does an audit or inspection require for worker training?
Produce Safety Rule:
Job Specific Annual Training Record with topics covered.
Manure Management: What does an audit or inspection require when using manure?
Produce Safety Rule:
Policy, record/ Under review
Animal (Wildlife and Domestic): What does an audit or inspection require for managing animal contamination?
Produce Safety Rule:
Assessment of relevant areas for evidence of animal contamination and, if found, what actions will be taken to ensure contaminated produce is not harvested. Policy, Record
Agricultural Water: What does an audit or inspection require when using water that touches the crop before it is harvested?
Produce Safety Rule:
Under review
Post-Harvest Water Source: What does an audit or inspection require for post-harvest water sources?
Produce Safety Rule:
Under review
Post-Harvest Water Use: What does an audit or inspection require of Post-Harvest Water?
Produce Safety Rule:
Under review
Cleaning and Sanitation: What does an audit or inspection require for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, tools, and other surfaces?
Produce Safety Rule:
Record
Cold Storage Management: What does an audit or inspection require when using cold storage for produce?
Produce Safety Rule:
None required
Traceability/Recall Plan: What does an audit or inspection require to trace produce back in the event of a recall?
Produce Safety Rule:
None required
Mock Recall: What does an audit or inspection require for a mock recall?
Produce Safety Rule:
None required