Protocols

At Wanda Farms, our 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef is raised with integrity, using regenerative practices that nourish both the land and our cattle. Our ruminant animals are rotated daily to fresh pasture during the Midwest grazing seasons, following a method called rotational grazing. This approach allows the land to rest and regenerate, ensuring the grasses remain vibrant, nutrient-dense, and full of life for when our cattle return to graze again.

In the winter, we practice stockpiling pasture, reserving summer grass for winter grazing, and making hay from our own fields to supplement their diet during the colder months. We NEVER feed grains or grain byproducts—our cattle are 100% pasture-raised, with only free-choice minerals, salt, and garlic provided to support their immune health naturally.

The result? Superior beef that’s more nutritious, richer in flavor, and healthier than grain-fed beef. Unlike some grass-fed beef that can be tough and overly lean, our beef has beautiful marbling, exceptional tenderness, and a deep, robust flavor that stands out.

At Wanda Farms, we stand by our commitment to quality and taste with a family guarantee—you will love our beef!

At Wanda Farms, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality, natural, and non-GMO products. Our livestock are never fed genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We ensure that all grains fed to our chickens and pigs are non-GMO and sourced from farms that share our commitment to natural, sustainable practices.

In addition, we do not use glyphosate or any other harmful chemicals on our pastures or feed. We believe in soil health, regenerative farming, and providing our animals with the cleanest, most nutritious food possible. By avoiding GMOs and glyphosate, we are ensuring that our products are not only better for the environment, but also safer and healthier for your family.

At Wanda Farms, we believe in raising animals the right way—naturally and ethically. That’s why we never inject or feed our livestock steroids or hormones.

Unlike industrial agriculture, which uses growth promotants like “Paylean” in pork or hormone implants in beef to speed up weight gain for higher profits, we take a slower, natural approach. Our animals grow at their own healthy pace, thriving on nutrient-rich pastures without artificial interventions.

We take a firm stand against the use of steroids, hormones, or any unnatural growth enhancers because we believe that real food should be raised with integrity, not shortcuts.

At Wanda Farms, we believe in raising healthy animals naturally, which is why we never routinely feed antibiotics or similar products, as is common in industrial livestock operations. Unlike conventional farms that administer antibiotics at the first sign of a cough or illness, we take a holistic, homeopathic-first approach to animal health.

Our priority is preventative care, ensuring our livestock thrive in a clean, natural, pasture-based environment that supports their immune systems. If an animal does fall seriously ill, we first turn to organic and homeopathic treatments. Only in life-threatening situations, and under the recommendation of our veterinarian, would we administer a therapeutic antibiotic to save the animal’s life. 

Thanks to our regenerative, pasture-based practices, our animals rarely get sick, making antibiotic use an extremely rare occurrence on our farm. This commitment ensures our meat remains as pure, clean, and natural as possible for your family.

At Wanda Farms, we are committed to raising our animals on healthy, natural pastures. During the grazing season, our livestock roam freely, grazing on nutrient-rich grasses in the open air. This natural diet and lifestyle allow our animals to thrive in a stress-free, open environment that is in line with our commitment to ethical farming.

When the Midwest winter weather arrives, we ensure our animals are still treated with the utmost care. We move them to sheltered areas, where they still have access to pasture, feed and plenty of space to roam while staying warm and dry. We believe it’s ethical to provide shelter during the colder months, ensuring that our animals are comfortable and protected from the harsh conditions of snow and freezing temperatures. Of course during these winter months, the animals are always supplemented with hay that was grown in season, so they have grass apart of their diet. 

By providing this balance of pasture grazing in the warmer months and shelter and care in winter, we can raise healthy, happy animals year-round, staying true to our core values of animal welfare and sustainable farming.

At Wanda Farms, we believe in feeding our animals only what nature intended—which means no animal byproducts, ever.

• Our pigs and chickens are never supplemented with animal byproducts. They thrive on a natural diet of GMO-free grains and regenerative pastures, ensuring clean, healthy nutrition.
• Our cattle are strictly 100% grass-fed and finished, receiving all the nutrients they need from our carefully managed pastures. There’s no “funny business” of cows eating cows—a dangerous practice linked to mad cow disease.

We stand by natural, ethical, and safe feeding practices to produce the healthiest, cleanest meats for your family.

At Wanda Farms, we are committed to providing clean, gluten-free meats and products. All our meats contain absolutely no gluten, giving you peace of mind when choosing high-quality, nutritious food for your family. Whether you have celiac disease or simply follow a gluten-free lifestyle, you can trust that our meats are pure, safe, and naturally free from gluten—just as they should be.

Many commercial processors use nitrates and nitrites to preserve meats and extend shelf life. While these additives are commonly used in the industry, at Wanda Farms, we choose to keep our meats all-natural and free from any added nitrates or nitrites.

Our goal is to provide you with clean, healthy meats that are free from artificial preservatives. By avoiding nitrates and nitrites, we ensure that our products remain as pure and wholesome as nature intended, offering you the highest quality meat without the need for chemical additives.

Most commercial processors only age their beef for a few days before cutting for efficiency, but at Wanda Farms, we believe in quality over speed. That’s why our beef is aged for 12-14 days at our trusted butcher. This extended aging process naturally enhances tenderness and deepens the flavor, allowing enzymes to break down muscle fibers while concentrating the beef’s rich, savory taste.

The result? Melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and superior flavor that sets our beef apart from standard store-bought cuts. This careful aging process ensures that when you bring Wanda Farms beef to your table, you’re getting the best possible eating experience—flavorful, tender, and delicious every time!

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a common flavor enhancer found in many processed foods. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies MSG as “generally recognized as safe,” its use remains controversial due to concerns about potential health effects.

At Wanda Farms, we believe in keeping our meats as natural and clean as possible, which is why we do not use MSG in any of our products. Our commitment to pure, high-quality meat means we avoid artificial additives and flavor enhancers, ensuring our beef, pork, and poultry are free from anything that’s not part of the natural process. We strive to give you wholesome, unadulterated meats that are as close to nature as possible.

At Wanda Farms, we believe that every animal should be treated with respect, dignity, and care from birth to harvest. That’s why all our livestock are processed at a local, family-owned USDA-inspected butcher facility that prioritizes humane slaughter practices.

Our butcher takes this responsibility seriously, ensuring that each animal is handled calmly and respectfully, following strict USDA guidelines for a quick and painless process. A government official is present during every step to guarantee these humane standards are upheld. Many of these guidelines were developed by Temple Grandin, a leading advocate for livestock welfare, who revolutionized humane handling methods to reduce stress and ensure a peaceful end for the animal.

As a Christian family farm, we believe it is our duty to provide our animals with a good life and a respectful passing. From the moment they are born, we care for them with integrity and compassion, ensuring they live naturally and comfortably on pasture. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy for animal abuse and are committed to honoring God’s creation through ethical and responsible farming.

At Wanda Farms, we are committed to natural, regenerative, and ethical farming practices, which includes our careful approach to livestock health. We do not administer mRNA vaccines and have no plans to adopt them in the future as they are introduced into the agriculture industry. Many consumers are unaware that even 100% Certified Organic standards allow vaccine use similar to conventional practices—but we hold ourselves to a higher standard.

Rather than relying on vaccines as a first line of defense, we focus on building resilience in our livestock through healthy pastures, regenerative soil practices, and holistic breeding methods. This approach reduces— and in some cases eliminates—the need for vaccines by naturally strengthening our animals' immune systems.

That said, we do allow the use of traditional vaccines in cases where animals face a high risk of life-threatening infections, such as tetanus or black leg in cattle or Marek’s disease in laying hens. Preventing unnecessary suffering aligns with our values of ethical animal stewardship.

Rebuilding natural disease resistance is a long-term commitment that requires decades of soil regeneration and careful breeding—but it’s a mission we are dedicated to. Our goal will always be to prioritize preventative, holistic health alternatives over conventional vaccine reliance while maintaining the highest level of care for our livestock.

At Wanda Farms, we are deeply committed to regenerative farming practices that not only produce high-quality meat but also nourish the land for future generations. Our approach focuses on restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and capturing carbon to improve the overall ecosystem. By prioritizing natural methods like rotational grazing, we allow pastures to rest and regenerate, ensuring that the land stays vibrant and full of nutrients year after year.

We believe that sustainable farming goes beyond just caring for our animals; it means being responsible stewards of the land and embracing practices that restore, rather than deplete, the environment. Our goal is to create a symbiotic relationship between the land, our livestock, and our farming practices—resulting in healthier soils, more resilient crops, and stronger, healthier animals.

Through regenerative farming, we are not only building a more sustainable future for our farm but also contributing to the broader movement of farming practices that restore the earth and protect its natural resources for generations to come.

At Wanda Farms, we are dedicated to providing pure, natural meats with no added sugars. We believe that real food should be free from unnecessary additives, which is why we try to never add sugar to our products. 

By keeping our meats sugar-free, we ensure that you’re getting a product that’s as close to its natural state as possible—packed with flavor, nutrients, and nothing artificial. Whether you're feeding your family or cooking for yourself, you can trust that our meats are wholesome, clean, and free from any hidden sugars or additives.

We are completely transparent in all our ingredients. Items on our website that do contain sugar. We will not have this tag on the product description. However, it's our goal that all products be sugar free!