The Clearspring Produce Auction was founded in the 1990s by members of the Plain Community in LaGrange County, Indiana. The primary building was patterned after similar produce auctions that appeared in Plain Communities in Pennsylvania. 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.
Figure 1. Tomatoes sold at the auction (Photo by Jeff Burbrink).
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 2. Strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, etc., sold at auction (Photo by Jeff Burbrink)
Are you curious about vegetable pricing?
In an effort to communicate more market information, we are publishing Clearspring Auction prices for the past two weeks. You will be able to view June 27, 2023, HERE, June 22-23, 2023, HERE, and June 15 prices HERE.