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. We purchased this property because of the opportunity it offered us for our family and business. It features a belt line feeding system allowing us to feed more cattle faster. With this system we have the ability to offer quality beef to our community. Currently, we are in the process of renovating the lower half of the Bunkhouse to hold multiple freezers. Once that is set up we will be able to offer farm visits and farm pickups. At this point we deliver meat bundles. We can offer whole, half, third or quarters. As well as custom bundles, for those who may not have a deep freeze or aren't ready to purchase large amounts of a beef at a time.
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.