Bow Creek Farm - Red Angus Beef & Cattle

05/29/2026

What should have been a 15-minute cattle move turned into nearly two hours yesterday when one stray calf got separated from the herd.

After getting mom #107 back to him, she led him right through the gate and all was well.

Days like this remind us that raising cattle takes time... and patience. We're just thankful to be heading into June with belly-deep grass and happy cows.

Our farm shop is open tomorrow—we'd love to see you!

05/28/2026

Today is National Hamburger Day!

We’re proud that every 🍔 served at 1933 & Harvest at The Hotel Hershey since 2012 has been raised just over the hill at Bow Creek Farm.

Local beef. Local partnership. More than a decade of support from an incredible team and community.

05/21/2026

One of the things we appreciate most about farming is preserving open space and wildlife habitat here in Central Pennsylvania.

Last year, through support from USDA EQIP and Pennsylvania ACAP conservation programs, we installed additional fencing to further limit cattle access to Bow Creek while maintaining an approved stream crossing for livestock movement.

This week, we were excited to spot our first Wood Turtle of the year — a reminder of the biodiversity these creek corridors can support when farms and conservation work together.

Working farms play an important role in protecting water, wildlife habitat, and open space for future generations.

05/15/2026

We’ve been a little quiet on social media lately… but honestly, this is why. Spring calving season keeps Amy and I pretty busy.

Last Friday evening, we realized this cow had a calf. When we went out later to treat, weigh, and tag the calf… surprise — there were actually TWINS hiding out in the pasture.

Thankfully, Red Angus cows are known for being exceptional mothers, and she’s doing an outstanding job caring for both calves. We treated their umbilical cords, got them tagged and weighed, and both calves are doing great.

Mom and babies are healthy, and that’s always the most important thing around here.
And yes… sometimes this is why we don’t answer messages quite as fast this time of year. 😅

Our farm store will be open tomorrow from 9 AM - 1 PM if you’d like to stop by and see what’s new in the freezer.

05/08/2026

Summer unofficially starts around the grill — and we’re ready for Memorial Day weekend at Bow Creek Farm! 🇺🇸

We’ve stocked up on burger patties and hot dogs to help make cookouts easy, whether you’re hosting family, heading to camp, or simply enjoying a quiet weekend at home.

There’s just something better about locally raised, dry-aged beef on the grill. Exceptional beef. Good company. Memorial Day weekend done right.

🔥 MEMORIAL DAY GRILL BUNDLE — $66.50 🔥

INCLUDES 🍔
• One 5 lb Burger Patty Box
your choice:
4 oz patties (20 patties)
6 oz patties (14 patties)
8 oz patties (10 patties)

PLUS 🌭
• Two packs of Hot Dogs
your choice:
Regular (8 franks per pack)
Jumbo (6 franks per pack)
Jalapeño & Cheese Jumbo (6 franks per pack)

You can shop our farm store:
• Thursdays | 1 PM – 6 PM
• Saturdays | 9 AM – 1 PM

Or place a local Pickup Order online and pick up any day of the week that works best for you. You’ll find the Memorial Day Grill Bundle under the “Ground, Burgers & Hot Dogs” section.

Available for local pickup only. We’re sorry — burger boxes cannot be shipped.
Thank you for supporting local agriculture and our farm. We truly appreciate it!

See you soon,
Rob & Amy Hess

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03/25/2026

“We’re excited to see our beef back at The Chocolatier for their Beef & Bourbon specials this week!

If you joined in March of 2024, you know how fun this was—and this year looks even better. Barbacoa tacos and a beef tallow torte… we can’t wait to try it ourselves.

Were you there last time? Let us know what you remember—or what you’re excited to try this year!”

03/13/2026

Center-Cut vs End-Cut NY Strip 🥩

When a butcher cuts a whole strip loin, the steaks change slightly from one end to the other.

Center-cut strips come from the rib end of the loin and are made up almost entirely of one muscle — the longissimus dorsi. These are the classic steakhouse strips: evenly shaped and very consistent.

Toward the sirloin end, another muscle — the gluteus medius — begins to appear. These steaks are often called end-cut, first-cut, or vein steaks. Because they include multiple muscles and a small connective seam, they can cook a little less evenly.

But they still come from the same strip loin and the same animal, with the same great beefy flavor and essentially the same nutritional value.

We've always kept most of these steaks for ourselves 🤠 Going forward, we'll be offering them at a lower price point!

This weekend: End-Cut NY Strips for $16/lb.

Available in-store or online at bowcreekbeef.com

11/21/2025

Hey beef fans! There’s only one place in Hershey where you can get a juicy Red Angus Strip Steak this weekend... Revelry at Hershey Lodge !

Starting this Friday night, while supplies last, indulge in a delicious Bow Creek Farm Strip Steak with Crab-Stuffed Shrimp!

Oh, and if you’re not a fan of crab or shrimp, don’t worry! You can always opt for the Chophouse Burger - a half-pound Bow Creek Farm burger, topped with aged cheddar, Groff’s bacon, house-made steak sauce, crispy onion straws, lettuce, tomato, and French fries. Yum! 🤠