Yellow River Farms
Fresh Produce • Farm Market • Family Traditions Since 1990
Family-owned farm on the Yellow River since 1990, serving Starke County and the surrounding area with garden-fresh vegetables, house-made pantry goods, and a full season of fall family fun.
More Than a Farm Market
Yellow River Farms is a family-owned farm near Knox, Indiana, where fresh-picked produce, homemade treats, and family traditions have brought generations together since 1990. Whether you're visiting for sweet corn in the summer, picking pumpkins in the fall, or spending the day making memories with your family, you'll discover why so many families return year after year.
Three generations of care show up in every tomato we grow, every jar we put up, and every smile we see on the corn maze. We're proud to be family-owned and family-operated and even prouder to share this land with you.
Fall Extravaganza Awaits You!
- Tractor & Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
- U-Pick Pumpkin Patch
- Corn Maze
- Pumpkin Cannon
- Tube Slide
- Corn Bin
- Farm Animals
- Concessions
- Fresh Apple Cider
- Handmade Caramel Apples
Stop by our concession stand to meet Gina and treat yourself to delicious snacks, including sandwiches, handmade caramel apples, and refreshing apple cider slushies. Our market is brimming with seasonal goodies like pumpkins, squash, Indian corn, and homemade jams. Plus, come say hello to our friendly farm animals, including Babe, Smokey, and our new peacocks, Johnny, Pearl, and Linda.
We open mid-July for sweet corn and stay open until the end of October, so come visit us soon!
Yellow River Farms, Farm Market & Fall Fun in Knox, Indiana
For many families, a visit to Yellow River Farms is more than a day of fall fun. It is a tradition.
Children who once visited the farm on school field trips now return with families of their own to experience the same excitement of exploring the corn maze, riding through the farm on a wagon, meeting the animals, and searching for the perfect pumpkin. From grandparents and parents to grandchildren, Yellow River Farms has become a place where memories are shared across generations.
Whether you are stopping by the farm market, enjoying our fall activities, or gathering with friends and family for a day outdoors, we strive to create an experience that feels welcoming, authentic, and connected to the traditions that make rural life special.
We invite you to slow down, spend time together, and make memories that will bring you back season after season.
WHAT'S IN SEASON
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Grown Right Here on the Farm
At Yellow River Farms, we take immense pride in cultivating fresh, flavorful produce for families throughout Northwest Indiana. Our commitment to quality is evident in every bite, as we offer an array of delicious options, from sweet summer corn and mouthwatering, juicy tomatoes to an ever-changing selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our welcoming farm stand features produce that is picked at the peak of freshness, ensuring that you receive not only the best taste but also the highest nutritional value.
When you choose to shop with us, you are not just purchasing groceries; you are supporting a dedicated local family farm that prioritizes sustainable practices and community values. By bringing home our farm-fresh offerings, you can feel good knowing that your food is grown with care and passion. Whether you’re making a quick stop for ingredients to prepare tonight’s dinner or stocking up on your beloved seasonal favorites, we invite you to experience the remarkable difference that fresh, locally grown produce can make in your meals and overall well-being. Come visit us and discover the vibrant flavors that only local farming can provide!
Everything the Farm Has to Offer
From garden rows to pantry shelves to the pumpkin field here's where to start.
Fresh Produce & Plants
Garden-fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, cut flowers, and bedding plants straight from our fields to your table.
Farm Pantry
House-made jams, jellies, honey, and pumpkin butter all the flavors of the harvest season, ready to take home.
Fall Farm Experience
Pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, tractor rides, a tube slide, and the annual fall festival a full day of family fun.
Take the Farm Home
Every season brings something new to pick up at Yellow River Farms. Here's a taste of what we're growing and offering this fall.
- Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins
- Fresh-Cut Mums in Fall Colors
- Sweet Corn & Canning Tomatoes
- Apples & Peaches
- Honey, Pumpkin Butter & Jams
- Annual Fall Festival & Tractor Rides
Growing Together Since 1990
A Legacy Built on Strong Values
A little history behind Yellow River Farms
Where Family and Farming Flourish
The idea began the summer of 1990 when the late Wayne Eichelberg and son-in-law Bill Scherf planted a garden that could supply the whole neighborhood with delicious farm-fresh produce. With a small stand outside the home of Wayne and Rose Ann, Rose Ann and their daughter Gina began selling produce.
In 1992, we moved to our current location, the family-owned barn built in 1902, and have remained and grown our business there. Bill and Gina, along with adding new ideas to the market, also added helping hands, Evan and Ryan Scherf. You would see them playing or helping run the market, and many customers watched them grow into the men they are today.
You will still see Ryan working on the farms as he continues his occupation as a truck driver and farmer, owning his own farming business, trucking business, and working at the family farm, continuing to make things run smoothly. You will run into Ryan and wife Aerielle at Yellow River Farms, willing to help the customers at all times.
Evan has his own lawn care and landscaping business that continues to thrive. Evan's twins, Laramie and Kolt, are Grandma's shadows in the market and are always willing to help the customers carry their things.
Rosie will be in the market visiting with the customers that we have built a lasting relationship with over the years.
Our focus is to create lasting memories not only for our family but also for the wonderful people of our community who enjoy their time at the farm; may it be shopping in the market or coming to the Fall Extravaganza for some great family time.
Come Visit Us!
You'll find us at 8535 E State Road 8 in Knox, Indiana, right along the Yellow River. We're proud to serve Starke County and all the surrounding communities. We've been known to have visitors from as far as Michigan and Illinois, and we welcome them all to come make memories at Yellow River Farms!
Whether you're stopping by for a bushel of tomatoes, a jar of honey, or a full afternoon in the pumpkin patch, we'd love to see you.