In a word, no. But let’s explain a bit. Bird flu – or the H5N1 strain of avian influenza – has been a devastating disease for poultry producers in the US for the past several years, and recently has infected some dairy cattle in six states (including South Dakota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, …
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According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, the total US beef cattle inventory is at its smallest level since 1961 (figure 1). Figure 1: January 1 U.S. Beef Cow Inventory (1940 to 2024) [1,000 head][1] This decline is primarily attributed to a combination of factors, most importantly drought and high input costs. Beef prices …
We at the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative/Wisconsin Meadows are proud to announce that we will now be using EcoMax® Cool insulated liners for shipping our frozen meat to your door! EcoMax® Cool insulated liners are a fully sustainable solution for our shipping boxes, that are made of recycled materials, are 100% curbside recyclable, and provide …
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Announcing Wisconsin Meadows new dog food blend! We are very excited to offer our pet-loving customers the first chance to purchase our new 100% grassfed ground dog food blend, before it makes it into stores! This isn’t your typical dog food! We begin with only the highest quality ingredients — in fact, it is the …
Our 100% grass-fed beef and pastured pork come from the over 240 members of the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative – representing over three-quarters of Wisconsin’s 72 counties – each of which is a small, family-owned business that is an integral part of their rural Wisconsin community. These family-owned businesses play a crucial role in contributing …
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Do you know what you are eating? Think back to what you had for breakfast this morning or dinner last night. Do you know where your food came from? One of the main reasons the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative was started was to provide a natural beef product for people who are looking for a …
Have you ever looked up the definition of “Cooperative”? It is defined as “a farm, business, or other organization which is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the profits or benefits.” That’s exactly the reason the Wisconsin Grass-fed Beef Cooperative was formed over fifteen years ago. A group of regenerative livestock producers pooled their …
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Raising animals in a holistic way, one that promotes maximum health, means not having to use prophylactic antibiotics or other medications. It makes intuitive sense – a healthy, robust animal will be better able to fight off infections and diseases than one that is weak or stressed. This is why our cooperative prohibits the use …
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