For David, Daniel, and Joann Hostetter, their family farm is a treasure trove of fond memories from their youth.
Their 129-acre property was recently recognized as a Century Farm during the annual farmer’s breakfast at the Lebanon Area Fair. The property, which has 110 tillable acres, is in East Hanover Township, just south of Harper’s Tavern on state Route 934, and was founded by grandfather Leroy Hostetter on April 1, 1926, according to county tax records.
To qualify as a Century Farm, a property must be owned by the same family for 100 years. The award was presented by the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Farm/City Committee at the breakfast meeting during the 70th annual Lebanon Area Fair…