Merrill Farms

Wakeman, OH

About

Merrill Farms is a small family run farm owned by Lee and Liz Merrill. Lee and Liz both come from farm families and are both at least the 5th generation in their families to be involved with farming. We raise Beef Cattle, corn (mostly to feed the cattle), soybeans and hay. We are passionate about agriculture and most especially about raising quality cattle and premium beef. We have a small herd of registered Beef Shorthorn cows, many of our freezer beef animals come from these cows and are born right here on our farm, the remaining calves are purchased at weaning from neighboring farms and vary in breed including Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, Simmental and crossbred. We have selected all of these breeds because they excel in carcass quality characteristics such as marbling, flavor and tenderness. Our animals are raised on grass while they are young and out nursing on their moms. We utilize rotational grazing and high quality clover/ grass mix pastures. The cattle spend anywhere from 2-7 days in a section of pasture, then are rotated to a fresh section. At weaning which is usually around 6 months of age they are acclimated to our finishing grain ration which is specially formulated to contain the proper ratio of protein, carbohydrates, and other nutrients and minerals for their needs. We feed a grain finishing ration because this produces premium marbling and flavor in the beef. The cattle also have access to high quality hay that we grow and harvest ourselves and fresh clean water at all times. We are beef quality assurance certified. Our animals are NEVER given any growth hormones, we don't want to eat food with growth hormones and would never expect anyone else to either. All animals are free from antibiotics at the time of processing, however since the welfare and care of our animals is our top priority if they have health issues when they are young they are treated as recommended by our veterinarian with the best possible care and welfare of the animal in mind. If an animal requires medication for health reasons we keep detailed records and withdrawl times are observed. All of our beef is raised by us right here on our farm, we see every animal everyday, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Farming is not just a job for us, it is our livelihood and most importantly our passion and we feel blessed to be able to do this everyday.


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January 31st, 2022 person_outline Elaine Beekman

November 27th, 2023

Tired of turkey after the holiday? Several of our Steaks are on sale now for two days only!

October 23rd, 2023

It's still not to late to Grill a Great Steak! Strip Steaks are on Sale now!

September 6th, 2023

We have several of our Grass Fed products on sale now, including Grass Fed Ground Beef!

July 11th, 2023

We have another animal going in soon and have to make room. Rib Steaks, Boneless Ribeyes and Semi-Boneless Strip Steaks on Sale now!

June 19th, 2023

It's Grilling Season! All Beef Bratwurst, Sweet Italian Sausage, Hot Dogs and our Grass Fed Ground Beef and Ground Round all on Sale now!

May 16th, 2023

Did you know that May is National Beef Month! To celebrate we have several items on sale now! Be sure to stock up.

May 5th, 2023

It may be spring but roasts are an easy meal option on a busy day! Throw one in the crock pot it'll be ready when you get home. On sale now!

April 28th, 2023

Great Steak Sale! Get ready for Grilling Season. We took a beef in this week for processing so we need to make room. Many steaks on sale now

March 4th, 2023

St. Patty's Day Special! We have a limited number of corned beef briskets available! Get them while they last!

February 18th, 2023

We have an animal going in this weekend so we need to make some room. We have several items on sale now! Check them out!

February 3rd, 2023

It's never too cold to grill and steaks make a great Valentine's Dinner for your special valentine! Many of our steaks on sale now!

February 2nd, 2023

We have another animal going in soon so we need to make some room, several items on sale now including patties and hot dogs.

December 18th, 2022

Still need a great last minute gift for the beef lover in your life? Try our Beef Smokies, available in 4 flavors!

December 4th, 2022

We are proud to offer some limited grass fed beef products, the Grass fed ground beef is on sale now! Watch for new products coming soon!

November 3rd, 2022

We have some new products coming soon so we need to make room in the freezer. Several products on Sale now, get them while they last!

July 8th, 2022

Great news! We have a limited number of T-bone steaks available again. There are limited number of these in each animal so they go fast!

June 25th, 2022

Burgers and Hotdogs are on sale now, stock up for the holiday weeked!

June 12th, 2022

The Sweet Corn is coming up here at the farm. We planted a little too much this year. Look for it in August!

June 8th, 2022

We have updated our inventory several new size variants of multiple products with new beef. Skirt steaks and cube steaks are in stock again!

June 4th, 2022

Today is the last day to get our Ground beef, Round steak or Sirloin steak on sale!Don't forget to stock up!