There is a moment at nearly every county fair when you can see what months of work look like. It might be a 4-H member guiding an animal into the show ring, answering a judge’s questions about a project or standing beside an exhibit that began as little more than an idea. The ribbons and awards are easy to see. What is harder to capture are all the hours that came before them: the practice, mistakes, responsibility, problem-solving and determination required to get there.

Through every season of growth, Eric and Lisa Riehle have remained grounded in the same things that brought them here: caring for the land, doing good work, treating people with integrity and keeping family at the center of it all. Long before popcorn filled the grain bins at Riehle Farms, this patch of southeastern Indiana was already part of the family story. The farm near Sunman once belonged to Eric Riehle’s grandparents. Today, Eric and his wife, Lisa, have raised

Pumpkin treats, apple cider, homemade baked goods and hearty bowls make October a delicious time to explore southeastern Indiana. There is something about October that makes us hungry for the season. Maybe it is the first roadside display piled high with pumpkins and gourds. Maybe it is the smell of barbecue drifting across a farm, a cup of fresh cider on a cool afternoon or something warm simmering in a kettle. Or perhaps it is a homemade pie, cake or cookie made from

When you hear the word cooperative, what comes to mind? As your local electric co-op, we hope you think of Southeastern Indiana REMC. Regardless of the services offered, all cooperatives have one thing in common: they’re led by the people they serve––and that simple idea makes a meaningful difference. Cooperatives come in all shapes and sizes, each created to meet a specific need. Credit unions help members save and borrow money. Producer cooperatives, like Ocean

October is National Co-op Month, and cooperatives can have a lot to teach us about smart money habits. Co-ops are built on member ownership and a shared stake in the outcome—and in practice, that tends to translate into patience and a long view. You can apply the same mindset to your own finances: Think long-term. Co-ops are built around the needs of generations of members, not just what happens this year. The same goes for your retirement savings. Small, consisten