OUR STORY
Let me introduce myself. I’m Jake, owner, operator, and all things at Johnston Creek Beef. I grew up on a dairy farm, developing a burning passion for agriculture. Although we no longer dairy farm my love for cattle and agriculture has landed me where I am today, feeding cattle and slinging beef!
We started out nearly a decade ago with five calves, a few locker dates, and a goal of direct marketing our beef. With a lot of luck we sold all of our first group of cattle directly to consumers via quarters and halves. Today, we still offer beef shares seasonally via quarters and halves. We also have been licensed and inspected to sell individual retail cuts. Our retail cuts have been available at our on-farm store for just over a year.
When you purchase from Johnston Creek Beef you can be rest assured you are purchasing a sustainably raised high quality product. We take pride in knowing that from the time the cattle arrive on our farm, to the time they leave our farm to feed your family they have received the highest standard of care.
We consider our cattle grain finished. The majority of their life they are fed a forage-based diet and are transitioned to a grain based diet the last 4-6 months before harvest to increase marbling. Creating a tender, flavorful product for our customers. We are thankful for all our awesome customers and look forward to serving you!
WHO WE ARE
Johnston Creek Beef is located in the rolling hills of Eastern Iowa. We pride ourselves on producing high quality, grain finished beef on our family farm for over a decade. We offer several different purchasing options to fit every family’s buying needs. Our beef shares are available seasonally and allow you to purchase a quarter, a half, or a whole animal to be custom processed to your specifications. We are also fully licensed and inspected to sell individual retail cuts and bundles from our on farm store. With the option to purchase individual packages of meat or buy enough to fill your freezer all year, your family can now enjoy the beef our family has been enjoying for years.
WHY US
When you purchase from Johnston Creek Beef you can rest assured you will be purchasing a sustainably raised, high quality product. We take pride in knowing that from the time the cattle arrive on our farm to the time they hit your family’s dinner table, they have received the highest standard of care. Our cattle are grain finished creating a well marbled, tender, flavorful product for an exceptional eating experience.