Zinniker Farm

Zinniker Farm This farm has been in the Zinniker family since 1943 and is the longest-running biodynamic farm in the United States.

It has been organic from the very beginning, and was certified organic in 2000 through Oregon Tilth. Throughout the farm’s history, we have been striving to improve soil health and fertility through the use of manure, compost, a balanced animal/land ratio, and the use of biodynamic methods. In 2011 we started transitioning the farm from a dairy focus to a beef operation. With this transition we st

arted using grazing principles that are in line with the Holistic grazing management approach taught by Alan Savory with the goal to increase fertility, the soils soil's water holding capacity in drought and other extreme weather pattern and to eliminate erosion. We raise our livestock in a way that promotes health and prevents disease. When the rare illness arises, we utilize homeopathic and natural remedies if treatment is required. We do not use hormones, or antibiotics when treating our animals. Most of our land is used to grow pasture and hay, but a few acres are planted in corn, oats, barley, peas, and wheat to sustain the poultry and pigs. There are no GMO crops planted in our operation.

Historic Zinniker Farm Seeks New Lead FarmerZinniker Farm is the oldest, continually operated biodynamic farm in the Uni...
07/19/2022

Historic Zinniker Farm Seeks New Lead Farmer

Zinniker Farm is the oldest, continually operated biodynamic farm in the United States and has played a huge role in the development of both the organic and biodynamic farming movements. The farm has 164 certified organic acres, thriving beef and poultry enterprises, and incredibly vital soil. At present we are seeking a farmer/farm family to help Mark and Petra Zinniker steward the farm into the future. On-farm housing is available, and a strong consumer group (The Zinniker Farm Stewardship Association) has formed that is in the process of developing an innovative CSA type model for the future of the farm. Click here to learn more about this opportunity. Or click here to apply. Or visit zinnikerfarm.com for more information.

01/26/2022
11/15/2021
With this year's overall drought conditions mushrooms have not been producing like in rainier recent years, but the bit ...
08/26/2021

With this year's overall drought conditions mushrooms have not been producing like in rainier recent years, but the bit of rain we had two days ago has produced this 5in beauty of a Shiitake mushroom for our dinner last night.

It is time to harvest small grains. This mixture of barley, oats and field peas makes up a good portion of the feed mix ...
07/20/2021

It is time to harvest small grains. This mixture of barley, oats and field peas makes up a good portion of the feed mix that we prepare for our chickens and pigs.

SAVE $0.50/lb on bulk beef ordersOffer ends 4/15/21Plan ahead and place your order for 1/4, 1/2 or whole beef today and ...
03/30/2021

SAVE $0.50/lb on bulk beef orders
Offer ends 4/15/21
Plan ahead and place your order for 1/4, 1/2 or whole beef today and save $0.50/lb hanging weight.
Processing dates are end of June, end of August or early October. Exact dates are to be determined and depending on the re-building progress at Sorg's processing facility. For now simply let us know which month works best for you and we'll give you the exact date as soon as we can.
To place an order please send us an email and we will hold a spot for you. You can pay your deposit ($200 per 1/4 beef) by sending a check to the address below or you can go to our online store by clicking the shop button below and place your order there.
The price is $4.15/lb hanging weight. This offer ends 4/15/21.
Processing fees are separate and paid directly to Sorg.
If you have any questions please visit our website or send an email to [email protected]

03/02/2021

We are currently offering a 20% Special on all our delicious grass-finished beef cuts!!
Use Promo Code: 2021MARCH
Use the "shop" button to access our online store or go to zinnikerfarm.com
Offer ends 3/8/21

Bring out the pink! Mouse’s baby girl was born 2/3/21. Just before the polar vortex plummeted us into a deep freeze
02/07/2021

Bring out the pink! Mouse’s baby girl was born 2/3/21. Just before the polar vortex plummeted us into a deep freeze

This is “Mouse”, our Jersey dairy cow. Her milk goes to, well, everyone. The cats, our dog Ruby, the chickens, in the su...
01/26/2021

This is “Mouse”, our Jersey dairy cow. Her milk goes to, well, everyone. The cats, our dog Ruby, the chickens, in the summer the pigs and of course the farmers. But at the moment she is dry, meaning she is getting a break from milking until she is having her baby calf, which will be very soon.

Our young sugar maple took its time, but with the nice weather we’ve been having the leaves have a beautiful color now
11/06/2020

Our young sugar maple took its time, but with the nice weather we’ve been having the leaves have a beautiful color now

This is the time of year when we have stunning sunsets.
11/02/2020

This is the time of year when we have stunning sunsets.

What a gorgeous day to be hanging out on pasture
10/27/2020

What a gorgeous day to be hanging out on pasture

This was the first time we had a triple yolk in one of our eggs this morning. Haven’t seen that in an egg before. It was...
08/20/2020

This was the first time we had a triple yolk in one of our eggs this morning. Haven’t seen that in an egg before. It was a larger egg where you would expect maybe a double yolk.

https://cherrytreemarket.com/Our products can be ordered through CherryTree Market.Use the link, if you don't have an ac...
07/19/2020

https://cherrytreemarket.com/
Our products can be ordered through CherryTree Market.
Use the link, if you don't have an account you need to create one, go to the Oak Creek Farmers Market and place your order.
Pick up is at the curbside of the market hub.

Bees are doing well and working hard on bringing in the honey harvest
07/13/2020

Bees are doing well and working hard on bringing in the honey harvest

Out for an early morning biodynamic spray application. These remedies are made from plant and mineral substances. They g...
07/09/2020

Out for an early morning biodynamic spray application.
These remedies are made from plant and mineral substances. They go through a transformation process and are then applied in homeopathic dilutions to bring balance and healing to the earth.

The layout of our Farmer Market booth in Oak Creek will be just slightly different this year in order to follow the COVI...
05/28/2020

The layout of our Farmer Market booth in Oak Creek will be just slightly different this year in order to follow the COVID-19 safety guidelines, but we are excited to be there on June 6th when the market opens for the season!!
There is a online ordering with a drive through pick up option for the first time this year.
Click the shop now button and choose the Oak Creek Farmers Market pick up location. Pick up is at the Farmer Market hub across from Chocolate Factory

We just got a new batch of summer sausage in.They have a new, smaller size.1/2lb sausage is $7.25
05/09/2020

We just got a new batch of summer sausage in.
They have a new, smaller size.
1/2lb sausage is $7.25

Beef Summer sausage*0.5lb*Ingredients: Beef, water, sea salt, salt, spices, maple sugar garlic powder celery juice pwder, cherry juice powder, hickory smoke powder, lactic acid starter culture; collagen casing used*Porcessed at Sorg Quality Meats, Darien WI

It’s wonderful to have the sun out and enjoy the spring flowers.Stay healthy!!
04/05/2020

It’s wonderful to have the sun out and enjoy the spring flowers.
Stay healthy!!

Our milk-based soaps ship anywhere in the USA.Visit our store at zinnikerfarm.com
04/03/2020

Our milk-based soaps ship anywhere in the USA.
Visit our store at zinnikerfarm.com

Keep your freezer stocked with our 10 # beef sampler.Purchase when needed or buy a 6 or 12 month monthly subscription an...
03/27/2020

Keep your freezer stocked with our 10 # beef sampler.
Purchase when needed or buy a 6 or 12 month monthly subscription and save!!
Use Promo code: SAMPLER10% and save even more!!

Get ready to cook up some juicy grass-fed steaks!
Give them a good hot sear for about 1 minute on each side and finish in a 350F oven for about 5 minutes per pound of meat.

We are now offering a new way to purchase our delicious grass-fed beef.The 10 # BEEF SAMPLER can be purchased when you n...
03/14/2020

We are now offering a new way to purchase our delicious grass-fed beef.
The 10 # BEEF SAMPLER can be purchased when you need it or sign up for a 6 or 12 month SUBSCRIPTION and SAVE
Use promo code:SAMPLER10% for an introductory 10% off (expires 3/31/20)

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10% off on our grass-fed beef now through Labor Day!!Visit our online store now and get ready for the weekend.
08/28/2019

10% off on our grass-fed beef now through Labor Day!!
Visit our online store now and get ready for the weekend.

This might be the biggest rhubarb leaves I have ever seen
06/04/2019

This might be the biggest rhubarb leaves I have ever seen

One of our resident toads came out after the rain today.
05/16/2019

One of our resident toads came out after the rain today.

There was quite the buzzzzz around the fruit trees today!!
05/14/2019

There was quite the buzzzzz around the fruit trees today!!

05/03/2019
Spring arrivals on the farm.We now accept order for fall pork
04/20/2019

Spring arrivals on the farm.
We now accept order for fall pork

As soon as the snow fell and the temperature started falling there was not a whole lot of interest to come outside.Today...
01/26/2019

As soon as the snow fell and the temperature started falling there was not a whole lot of interest to come outside.
Today the door stayed shut. It was all about preserving heat in the chicken coop.
Right now, not even the early bird catches a worm.

A wintry blanket of white is covering the farm these days
01/24/2019

A wintry blanket of white is covering the farm these days

Oyster mushrooms are fruiting and available for pick up from the farm or at the Oak Creek farmer market this Saturday (9...
10/11/2018

Oyster mushrooms are fruiting and available for pick up from the farm or at the Oak Creek farmer market this Saturday (9-1)
$4/pint

We are excited to observe the changes of this transformation. This one chose to attach himself to the inside of the scr...
09/14/2018

We are excited to observe the changes of this transformation. This one chose to attach himself to the inside of the screen door to the greenhouse

We are at the Oak Creek farmers market selling beef, pork, mushrooms and soap until 1pm.Come visit us there
09/08/2018

We are at the Oak Creek farmers market selling beef, pork, mushrooms and soap until 1pm.
Come visit us there

Grass-fed and grass-finished beef: Raised using biodynamic and holistic grazing management methods.We have openings for ...
09/03/2018

Grass-fed and grass-finished beef:

Raised using biodynamic and holistic grazing management methods.
We have openings for 1/4 or 1/2 beef this fall. Or stop by the farm to pick up some individual packages.
For more info visit our website zinnikerfarm.com and feel free to contact us with questions.

Just a few of the beautiful things I get to see here on the farm as springs turns itself into summer. -T
05/31/2018

Just a few of the beautiful things I get to see here on the farm as springs turns itself into summer. -T

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N7399 Bowers Road
Elkhorn, WI
53121

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(262) 642-5775

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Historic Zinniker Farm Seeks New Lead Farmer

Zinniker Farm is the oldest, continually operated biodynamic farm in the United States and has played a huge role in the development of both the organic and biodynamic farming movements. The farm has 164 certified organic acres, thriving beef and poultry enterprises, and incredibly vital soil. At present we are seeking a farmer/farm family to help Mark and Petra Zinniker steward the farm into the future. On-farm housing is available, and a strong consumer group (The Zinniker Farm Stewardship Association) has formed that is in the process of developing an innovative CSA type model for the future of the farm. Click here to learn more about this opportunity. Or click here to apply. Or visit zinnikerfarm.com for more information.
With this year's overall drought conditions mushrooms have not been producing like in rainier recent years, but the bit of rain we had two days ago has produced this 5in beauty of a Shiitake mushroom for our dinner last night.
It is time to harvest small grains. This mixture of barley, oats and field peas makes up a good portion of the feed mix that we prepare for our chickens and pigs.
SAVE $0.50/lb on bulk beef orders
Offer ends 4/15/21
Plan ahead and place your order for 1/4, 1/2 or whole beef today and save $0.50/lb hanging weight.
Processing dates are end of June, end of August or early October. Exact dates are to be determined and depending on the re-building progress at Sorg's processing facility. For now simply let us know which month works best for you and we'll give you the exact date as soon as we can.
To place an order please send us an email and we will hold a spot for you. You can pay your deposit ($200 per 1/4 beef) by sending a check to the address below or you can go to our online store by clicking the shop button below and place your order there.
The price is $4.15/lb hanging weight. This offer ends 4/15/21.
Processing fees are separate and paid directly to Sorg.
If you have any questions please visit our website or send an email to [email protected]
We are currently offering a 20% Special on all our delicious grass-finished beef cuts!!
Use Promo Code: 2021MARCH
Use the "shop" button to access our online store or go to zinnikerfarm.com
Offer ends 3/8/21
Bring out the pink! Mouse’s baby girl was born 2/3/21. Just before the polar vortex plummeted us into a deep freeze
This is “Mouse”, our Jersey dairy cow. Her milk goes to, well, everyone. The cats, our dog Ruby, the chickens, in the summer the pigs and of course the farmers. But at the moment she is dry, meaning she is getting a break from milking until she is having her baby calf, which will be very soon.
Our young sugar maple took its time, but with the nice weather we’ve been having the leaves have a beautiful color now
This is the time of year when we have stunning sunsets.
What a gorgeous day to be hanging out on pasture
This was the first time we had a triple yolk in one of our eggs this morning. Haven’t seen that in an egg before. It was a larger egg where you would expect maybe a double yolk.
https://cherrytreemarket.com/
Our products can be ordered through CherryTree Market.
Use the link, if you don't have an account you need to create one, go to the Oak Creek Farmers Market and place your order.
Pick up is at the curbside of the market hub.
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