Meet Farmer Craig

Get to know our farmer Craig who raises beef for TC Farm on his Southeast Minnesota farm!

Craig grew up around farming and started focusing in on rotational grazing methods in the mid-90's.

For Craig, one of the most rewarding aspects of rotational grazing is how healthy pastures are able to soak up excess rainwater during a wet season and make it last throughout a dry season.

Craig often notices the surrounding conventional farms in his area struggling with too much or too little water in their fields, but his healthy pastures are resilient and can tolerate swings in the weather. When you put effort into growing healthy pastures, you get so many benefits back!

Thistle Removal Crew

Sustainable farming is a family effort!

Craig's kids pitched in with some of the thistle removal this summer. With all the rain the thistles have been thriving, too!

We're proud to work with Craig and his family and offer their sustainable, regeneratively raised beef to our members.

Sustainable Farming & Increased Expenses

Craig’s commitment to rotational grazing means his expenses are much higher than most beef farmers. Rotational grazing requires more fencing and hands-on management to move the cows through pasture.

As with other areas of the economy, Craig's expenses have increased drastically in recent years. Calf prices have increased dramatically, diesel prices have nearly doubled, and mineral and salt prices are also up. He is able to grow his own feed right on the farm where his cows graze, which helps him avoid having to buy expensive hay during a drought and helps him break even on expenses.

While many other farms use shortcuts to save money, Craig remains committed to farming sustainably and rotationally grazing his cows. Thanks to our members for buying pasture raised beef from TC Farm and supporting Craig's sustainable farming methods!