OUR STORY
4th Generation Family Farming
Shane & Echo Steinberg both grew up raising beef cattle. Shane grew up with a small herd on a couple acres. They sold beef to friends and family, giving Shane the skills both on the farm and in the community to raise and sell beef. Echo was raised on a larger Purebred Charolais operation with the goal of raising bulls for sale and use. These bulls were raised to have superior genetics - the goal was easy-calving and fast weight gain, in addition to the soundness and structure needed for solid breeding stock. Between the two they have created a cross that allows their beef to have a leaner healthier product while being economical with the feed bill. They are happy to offer beef beyond friends and family with the purchase of their new farm. Hilltop Farms!
ABOUT HILLTOP FARMS
Hilltop Farms is a new beginning to a long history.
Welcome to our farm!
We are Shane & Echo Steinberg. Shane has been raising cattle since 2011 and Echo joined him in 2020 when they got married. In 2023, they made the exciting move to buy and manage Echo's family farm. We now proudly run a purebred Charolais herd, working in conjunction with Echo’s father’s herd to strengthen our operation and continue a legacy of hard work and dedication.
Our farm’s focus is on pasture-raising all of our animals, except during the weaning phase when we separate heifers and bulls/steers. We’re building on our childhood experiences, gradually expanding our operation to offer not just beef, but also fresh eggs, chicken meat, and freezer pork for our community.
Beyond meat and egg production, we are also raising a strong set of heifers and bulls that we offer for sale each year after weaning. Our purebred Charolais cattle are carefully bred to meet high standards of quality and performance. Whether you're looking to enhance your herd or improve your breeding program, we are proud to offer well-raised, healthy Charolais animals that have the genetics and potential to make a positive impact on your operation.
As we continue to grow, we’re always looking for ways to expand both our livestock and land use, improving the farm for future generations. Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to sharing our farm’s journey with you!
Shane handles most calls & deliveries. (217) 671-1303. So, if you see Shane out and about, feel free to ask him about our beef products. We currently use 2 different meat lockers, Raber Locker - vacuum seals the meat which keeps it longer & Eureka which paper wraps. Both are great options if you plan to eat the meat within a year. We use 2 different ones because we never want to be short on locker dates and both offer quality processing.
Being able to offer meat to the public has been a goal we had many years ago. Since both Shane & Echo grew up on farms, they saw the gap in society between where food comes from and how it gets to the consumers table. They are excited to offer farm visits & educational tours. Their hope is to offer all those who want the farm experience and education the opportunity to feel and learn farm life.
QUALITY BEEF / LOCALLY SOURCED / HORMONE FREE
We are only at the beginning of what we plan to offer! Future plans include poultry meat, eggs & vegetables. We purchased this property March, 2022 & have focused on restoring & modernizing.