Dearborn County, Indiana

Eric grew up on his grandfather’s farm, learning the farming operation from a very young age and with the help of his parents and grandparents, has continued improving and expanding the farming operation. Lobenstein Farm operation produces 500 acres grain crops, 40 acres specialty crops and raise beef, and sheep for market, and 400 laying hens for egg production. Not only does Lobenstein implement many conservation practices, they also participate in the “Farm to School” program and sell to farmer markets.

Wolfert Farms LLC raises organic certified angus beef and currently has 44 head of cattle on two farms they own in Dearborn County. They have worked hard to implement several conservation practices including a rotational grazing system that meets the certified organic standards. These conservations practices have helped increase water quality, herd health, soil health, air quality, forage quality/quantity, and wildlife habitats. The Wolfert’s also offer equine boarding, trail riding, and training cutting horses. It is an honor getting to work with Wolfert Farms LLC. http://www.wolfert-farms-llc.com/

Both farms have also been awarded the Dearborn County SWCD “Friend of Conservation” Award. SWCD is very proud of the conservation practices both farms have implemented in the past and continue to build on, as part of their farming operations. We look forward to seeing more great things from Lobenstein Farm and Wolfert Farms LLC.