The Indiana State Fair helps us get in touch with the farmers of Indiana. If we had lived 150 years ago, most of us would have probably lived and worked on a farm. Big families, seasonal produce, and farming the land would have been our focus.

Fast forward, check out a current infographic about today's Indiana agriculture.

What's interesting from the graphic by IN.gov is the amount of land devoted to farming today − 83%. This includes crops such as soy beans, corn, mint, livestock and trees.

It easy for city folk to think the world just revolves around buildings, restaurants, bars, and retail. Not in this state!

Broad Ripple is a good resource for our residences to enjoy "urban farming". . . from produce to supplies.

Visit Weaver's, Habig's or Sullivan's Garden Center for any plant, shrub, or tree you would like for you garden or backyard. From veggies to fruit trees, you will find advice and plant material perfect for fall or spring planting. Check out Johnny's stand on College for fresh produce right from the farm. Visit the vegetable garden at Public Greens where you can see how the plants grow and appreciate the "easement" to table grown by the restaurant. If you are keeping chicken or ducks, visit Backyard Birds or Agrarian on 54th street. You don't have to go out to the country to get feed. Agrarian also offers classes such as bee keeping for urban farmers.

If you haven't turned part of your yard into a garden yet, tour the village and see what might work in your yard. Last week I fixed dinner. . . a cabbage from my garden turned into oriental slaw, a tomato wedge was just a pop of color, and the cucumber sliced paper thin with onions also from my garden were pickled in brine. Yum! There is nothing like a summer meal from your yard. And yes, the flowers on the table were from my yard, too. Let's celebrate all that grows and in so doing, we celebrate the farms of Indiana.