How We Raise Our Beef and Pork (and Why It Tastes So Good)
- kenwickonline
- Apr 9
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 28
We started farming because we wanted this lifestyle for our family, but also because
we’re very choosy about the food we eat. There’s something deeply comforting in
knowing exactly where our meat comes from, how the animals lived, who cared for
them, and the journey they took before reaching our dinner table.
Most of our animals are born and raised right here on the farm. We birth our hogs on-
site and raise them until they’re ready to head to the trailer for Paulie’s Chop Shop in
Luxemburg, Wisconsin. Because we’re a small family operation, every animal gets
individual care and attention. (AJ handles most of the daily chores, though the kids pitch
in as enthusiastic helpers when the mood strikes!)
I love getting to know each pig’s personality, offering them treats like spare apples from
the neighbor’s tree, and watching them grow. The kids are learning that we raise these
animals for the purpose God intended—to nourish our bodies and provide real value to
our family.
For beef, we usually buy calves at about three months old and finish them here until
they’re 15–19 months. The kids enjoy picking names or nicknames for them, though we
also use ear tags for identification. The cattle get a balanced, free choice diet of corn,
vitamin and mineral pellet, grass and hay. They get to go outside every day, and love to
snuggle into a fresh straw bedpack when it’s windy out.
The real secret to the outstanding taste? It comes down to good diets, never skimping
on quality ingredients, and keeping the animals healthy and low-stress. Our beef are
50% beef × 50% dairy crosses, which gives us the perfect balance: nice steak sizes
with excellent marbling for rich flavor and tenderness. We take these steps seriously
because we want a safe, delicious product for our own family as well as anyone who
buys from us.
We’ve spent years learning what makes the best possible product, and I’m so happy to
share our story with you. When you know the care that goes into every step—from birth
to butcher—you can truly taste the difference.
If you’re looking for meat you can trust—raised with care, transparency, and love—we’d
love to have you join our farm family. Whether you’re interested in a half hog, quarter
of beef, custom cuts, or just have questions about how we do things, feel free to reach
out! You can call or text Erin at 920-905-3806 or message us on Facebook. We’d be
thrilled to answer your questions, schedule a time to visit the farm, and help you bring
home some of the best-tasting beef and pork you’ve ever had.
Thanks for coming along on our journey—we can’t wait to share our harvest with you!
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