Grazin' Acres

At Grazin' Acres when the grass is green

the cows graze gently, calm and serene.

Later in winter when it's cold and gray

they stay in  the barn to quietly eat hay.

Our History

We take the name Stewards of the Land literally and want to take good care of the resources we have.  Over the last few years we have transitioned our acreage from conventional grain-livestock farming to a pasture based sustainable agriculture operation.

Our Products

With a commitment to providing nature's best, we at Grazin' Acres raise Black Angus cattle the old-fashioned way--with no added hormones, antibiotics or steroids. The cows and calves are kept on a forage diet from birth to market resulting in natural nutritional advantages in the meat. Rotational grazing and low-stress handling are used to produce lean, tasty beef. Lower fat and calorie content and extra Omega 3's are just a few of the benefits of meat from grass-fed beef.   Try it, you will like it!

We are taking orders for sides or quarters of beef that will be ready in the fall of 2009.  We will also take orders for individual cuts of meats. Our beef is processed at Chenoa Locker, Chenoa, IL, a licensed processing plant. 

The Stewards of the Land

Grazin’ Acres is a part of The Stewards of the Land, LLC, a group of local families helping to change the world by producing fresh foods for kitchens across Illinois. 

Our focus is to produce food that is better for you, better for your kids, and better for the planet.

Enjoyed in award-winning restaurants, local food shops, and many family homes across the area, the food produced by the Stewards of the Land is fresh, chemical-free and delicious.

If you have questions, want to place an order or would just like to visit our farm you can contact us:

Terry and Judy Bachtold

29493 E 400 N Road

Strawn, IL 61775

e-mail: BKTLD@maxwire.net

Phone: 815-688-3486

or 815-848-3898.