Grass Based Dairy + FarmStead Products + Family Owned and OperatedIn 1852, David and Magdalena Jegerlehner and their children left their home in Switzerland to travel to America. Initially, they settled in Holmes County, Ohio. However nine years later, they purchased 104 acres of land in Clay City, Indiana. This land still remains a part of the current farm today.
The Dream
Alan, Mary and their children Kate, Luke, and Jess were fortunate enough to travel to Switzerland in 1996. They got the opportunity to meet some of their Swiss relatives.
While visiting, they witnessed cheese making in their relatives' small village of Bleienbach. After this experience, Alan developed a dream of making cheese one day back at his own farm.
Grand Opening
In 2000, Alan's dream became a reality over Labor Day weekend. He and his family celebrated the grand opening of The Swiss Connection.
Today Alan and Mary, along with their daughter Kate, own and operate the farm located in Clay City, Indiana. Kate is the seventh generation to own and operate the farm. Luke is currently pursuing his career in the aviation field while Jess is a senior at Purdue University.
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