behind the beef
Meet your Wisconsin Beef Farmers
Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? How it got from the farm to your fork? We have those answers - and more - right here. With almost 23,000 farms raising cattle and calves in Wisconsin, each operation is as unique as the family who runs it. All, however, share a common goal: to provide consumers with tasty, nutritious beef.
wisconsin's cattle community:
Erdman Family
Nestled in the rolling hills of Augusta, Wis., the Erdman family farm is a symbol of hard work, dedication, and deep-rooted family values.
Rafter P Cowdogs - Paul Lelinski
From being a Milwaukee firefighter to becoming a Wisconsin beef producer, Paul Lelinski has a passion for raising cattle.
Riechers Beef
The Riechers family's commitment to sustainability ensures that they are not only feeding the world today but also protecting the environment for future generations.
C&L HEREFORD RANCH-THE FOLKMANS
"We are trying to produce the highest possible product here, beef.” - Steve Folkman
KOSTKA RANCH
"We have the utmost detail with everything, cattle care, care of the land, anything."
Rebout Farms
"We’re making sure that we’re taking the best care of our animals as possible and that we’re treating them right.”
