Luna Valley Farm
Luna Valley Farm
Seasonal Wood Fired Pizza and Grass Fed Beef and Lamb
 
 
 
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Regeneratively Produced
Grass Fed
Beef

Our 100% grass fed beef is raised with love for our animals, soils, waterways and future generations.

Our cattle are born on pasture in the spring and spend their entire lives outside, grazing sweet forages on our small farm.

We would love the opportunity to be your farmers!

Let’s work together to bring our regeneratively raised 100% grass fed beef to your table!


Our practices

Grass Fed Cattle enjoying the sunset at Luna Valley Farm. Our cattle are rotationally grazed in the warm months and bale graze hay in the winter. 100% grass fed and finished!

ROTATIONALLY GRAZED

When the grass is growing, our cattle are getting moved to fresh pasture almost daily. Our system of high density stock grazing improves the nutrient cycling process and microbial activity which leads to increased plant health, vigor and water infiltration.

Frequent pasture rotations are good for the health of our animals and the health of our land. We allow our pastures to rest for at least 45 days before bringing the cattle back to the same area to graze.

Our 100% grass fed cattle grazing sweet pastures on our farm.

RED DEVON BREED

Most of our cattle are a breed called “Red Devon.” We selected this breed because they thrive on a forage-only diet and do well in our landscape and climate.

We have a cow calf operation, meaning that all of our calves are born on our farm and remain here for their entire lives.

REGENERATIVE PRACTICES

We protect our soil and water by keeping our farm in perennial vegetation. Our deep rooted pasture grasses keep our soils in place and draw moisture down into the earth. Through grazing we are able to transform the rough parts of our hilly farm into delicious food for our community.


Our grass fed meat is harvested for optimum flavor and tenderness.

OPTIMUM FLAVOR AND TENDERNESS

Throughout their lives our animals have access to high quality grass and hay, mineral and salt. Every day we provide our calves, cows and steers with the abundant nutrients they need to thrive. Our steers are harvested when they are 24-30 months old, a point at which they provide optimum flavor and tenderness and a great eating experience.

In the summer we make lots of hay for our grass fed cattle.

LOCALLY FED

In the summer we move the animals to fresh pasture daily. In the winter our animals eat hay consisting of forages like orchard, timothy, alfalfa, red clover, Italian rye grass and brome. We produce all of the hay that our animals eat so I guess you could say our animals eat locally!


Baby Fritz Beard with Tom checking on the cattle in their winter pasture.

LIFETIME GRAZED

We have a cow calf operation and all of our calves are born on pasture in the spring and are on pasture their entire lives.

In the winter we "bale graze" our cattle in a field that needs a boost of fertility. Bale grazing means we have round bales and bale rings placed throughout the pasture. The hay, bedding and manure that's left behind after a winter of grazing adds an awesome amount of organic matter and fertility to our soil! Nutrient cycling at it’s best!


There are 3 Ways to Source Our beef

1) Custom Beef - Work with the locker to get cuts you’ll love (Now accepting reservations)
2) Beef Shares - Preset Bundles (Currently unavailable)
3) Retail Cuts (Limited)


1) Custom Beef

Quarter or Half Beef

This is the most economical way to buy our grass fed beef and you get the opportunity to work directly with the locker to get the cuts you know you’ll love.

Cost/Hanging Weight Pound: $4.95 + Processing (~$1.00/hanging weight pound)

Average 1/4 Steer
Please note that steers vary in size and processing costs vary according to what you order.
Your total bill may be less or more than this sample.

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Hanging weight: 185
-Cost/Hanging Weight Pound: $4.95
-Processing cost: ~$1.00/hanging weight pound
-Total cost of a custom 1/4 steer: $915.75 (hanging weight) + $185 (processing) = $1100.75
-Pounds of meat: 112 (more, if you get bone-in cuts)
-Price/Pound of Packaged Meat: ~$9.80

June 2024 - Sold out
August 2024 - Quarters/Halves Available
October 2024 - Quarters/Halves Available

When you commit to a custom quarter or half you also have the option to request bones and organ meat from the locker.

A deposit of $200 (Quarter) or $400 (Half) is due at the time of reservation.
We will be in touch to let you know when you can expect your meat to be ready.


2) Grass Fed beef Bundles

Currently unavailable: Check back in Fall 2024


We offer a variety of beef bundles to fit your family size (and freezer space)!


3) Retail Cuts

Availability of retail cuts is limited in 2024.
To secure your supply of our grass fed beef, consider ordering a custom quarter or half beef.

November - April: We offer occasional local deliveries or on farm pick-up in our pizza “off season”
May - October: Meat can be picked up when we are open for pizza. Please order meat via the pizza order form or email us before coming out so we can get your order together.

Cuts we try to keep in stock:
-Ground Beef
-Stew Meat
-Roasts (Chuck, Rump, Sirloin Tip, Arm, Brisket)
-Steaks (Sirloin, Ribeye, NY Strip, Filet, Flank, Skirt)
-Oxtail, Short Ribs, Shanks
-Organs (Heart, Tongue, Liver)


We love donating grass fed beef to the Decorah Community Food Pantry!

impacts

When you buy our beef, you’re buying more than good meat!

You’re helping us protect soil and water resources, and encouraging the growth of deep-rooted grasses. We are developing a regenerative agricultural system that aims to give more than it takes.


Through eating our beef you are also supporting our donations of grass fed beef to the Decorah Community Food Pantry.

Thank you for sustaining our small farm so we can continue to show love to our soils, waterways, animals, community and future generations.