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cult.“ Acquiring more land isn’ t in our future,” Samantha said.“ That means we just have to use what we have well. Feed and processing costs are probably the biggest stressors we aren’ t in control of.” Limited acreage also affects supply.
“ There’ s a high demand for beef that we’ re not able to meet,” Rob said.“ We can only do so much. That’ s why it’ s important there are lots of farms like us that can help fill the demand.”
Beyond markets, the Heitkes host workshops and events on the farm, including a beginner gardening workshop scheduled for the first Saturday in May, a winter wreath workshop and summer farm tours through Princeton Community Education.
To learn more, visit tilleringfarm. com.
Rob Heitke sits among the cows of Tillering Farm in Milaca. The first-generation, organic-based farm is known for its tallow products made from the purified fats harvested from the animals.
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