Steve Howe
About Steve
Steve Howe was born and raised in Highland, IN, and has remained in the midwest his entire life. After teaching middle school for over a decade, Steve left his job in 2017 to focus 100% on Howe Farms.
Howe Farms is a family owned and operated farm in Crown Point Indiana. They raise hops, produce, and non-gmo, corn free, soy free pork, eggs, and chickens.
We are a true family farm. In the winter of 2013, we re-established Howe Farms on the land our family farmed since 1851 with the goal of creating a place where our family could work and learn from one another for generations to come. It gives us the opportunity to chase our dreams, continually reach higher, and teach our children the love of farming, family, and community.
We strive to be better every single day. Better for our family, better for our community, better for our land. Love for our family and community has blossomed into a conscious effort to be as local as possible. The face-to-face interactions that occur when you buy local are just as important as the economic impacts of buying local.
Craft farming is our life's passion and we work to produce the highest quality products available. We believe in small batches, slow growth, and attention to detail. There are no shortcuts in life or in farming.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR?
My favorite thing is the pressure. The ball is in my hands. I have to know everything about everything. I have to be prepared for scenarios that may not ever happen. I have to be all in all the time. It’s exhilarating. It’s absolutely my favorite thing…but it’s the most difficult, too. You always have to be on. I represent the brand and my family every second of every day.
PARTY TRICK, USELESS TALENT, OR FUN FACT
I love hugs!