The Clearspring Produce Auction is located just 2 miles south of US 20 in Clearspring Township in the Heart of the LaGrange-Elkhart Amish Settlement. It is within easy driving distance of the towns of Shipshewana, Topeka, Emma, and LaGrange.
Produce is sold 3 days a week throughout most of the growing season (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), with a hay sale on Saturdays. Office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 4 pm, and Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. An auction report can be heard by calling (260) 463-4131. Besides the produce and hay auctions, Clearspring has an equipment and supply business operating onsite for growers.
Figure 1. Onion and watermelon at Clearspring Produce Auction (Photo by Jeff Burbrink).
Are you curious about vegetable pricing?
In an effort to communicate more market information, we are publishing Clearspring Produce Auction volumes and prices for the past two weeks. You will be able to view volumes and pricing below:
Figure 2. Pumpkin at Clearspring Produce Auction (Photo by Jeff Burbrink).