Logo of Merrill Farms, established in 2002, featuring a red barn and gray building design within a circular emblem.
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Logo of Merrill Farms, established in 2002, featuring a red barn and gray building design within a circular emblem.

Our Practices

Regenerative Farming

Our cow herd is maintained on pasture and hay. We utilize rotational grazing in which the pasture is sectioned into smaller sections and the cattle spend up to a week in each of the smaller sections this allows the grass more time for recovery and re-growth before a section is grazed again. We harvest all of our own hay to feed the cattle when they are not out grazing in the pasture. The cow herd also is offered a high-quality free choice mineral at all times to make sure their dietary needs are met.

Our freezer beef is raised on pasture until they reach approximately 500-700 lbs when they are weaned and acclimated to our grain growing and finishing rations which gives our beef premium flavor, marbling, and tenderness. Since cattle are ruminants they are still offered hay with their grain to support their digestive health. Our grain rations are developed by a nutritionist to ensure all their dietary needs are met.

  • We are Beef Quality Assurance certified
  • Members of the Shorthorn Association
Our Products
Rain gauge measuring precipitation with clear markings, positioned against a rustic wooden fence near a barn. Water droplets are visible on the gauge, indicating recent rainfall.
Red tractor mowing a green field with neatly cut grass rows under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees in the background.
Close-up of a young soybean plant measuring approximately 4 inches tall with a ruler in a field. The soil is dry with scattered small rocks and a dried leaf in the foreground, indicating early growth stage in agriculture.
Lush green agricultural field with neatly mowed rows under a clear blue sky, showcasing the patterns of crop management and land cultivation in a rural setting.
Tractor plowing a large agricultural field with visible tire tracks and dust in the air under a clear blue sky.
Measuring tool placed in a field of green grass, indicating growth height, with a background of a lush landscape under a clear sky.
A side view of a Polaris Ranger parked in a grassy field, with a distant view of red barns and trees under a cloudy sky, showcasing rural farmland and outdoor vehicle use.
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