04/13/2026
What does “Pasture-Raised” look like on our farm?
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I’ve noticed a little bit of confusion lately regarding labels like pasture-raised and grass-fed, grass-finished beef. It’s easy to see why—there are a lot of terms out there!
Im not going to try and convince you that one type of beef is better than the other. I’m a firm believer that every family ahould choose what’s right for their table, and there’s a place for all types of beef. I just wanted to share a little “behind the scenes” look at how we do things here at Midwest Prime Farms.
For us, it starts from day one. Our calves are born right here on our soil. They spend their first year staying close to their mamas in one of our grazing pastures, doing exactly what cows were meant to do: soaking up the sunshine, breathing fresh air, and grazing on natural grass and the hay we harvest ourselves.
After about a year, we move our steers to what we call a finishing pasture. This is where our process looks a little different than a 100% grass-finished farm:
• Freedom to Choose: Our steers stay out on the open grass, but we also give them “free-choice” access to a supplement of non-GMO corn, vitamins, and minerals.
• The Best of Both Worlds: They can graze when they want, nap when they want, and choose when—or if—they’d like a little grain.
• The Result: We’ve found over the last 30 years that this balance keeps our cattle incredibly healthy and produces the kind of flavor and marbling in our beef that our customers love.
To us, “Pasture-Raised” isn’t just a label on a package; it’s a lifestyle for our animals. It means they have the space to move, the fresh air to stay healthy, and a stress-free environment from start to finish.
We’re so proud to be your local source for beef that’s raised with care, right here in the Midwest.
As always, any questions- feel free to message me.
— Heather
Midwest Prime Farms
