In 1980, John and Cathie bought the farm and shortly thereafter reintroduced livestock, including beef cattle, horses, sheep, chickens, turkeys, as well as goats and pigs. The farm is located in Jackson, Michigan. The farm was originally a working dairy farm, and was purchased by John’s grandparents in 1932. The milking operation continued until the mid-1950’s when it was discontinued. A decade later several of the unused facilities were torn down, including the milk barn, due to the high cost of maintenance. In 1980 John and Cathie bought the farm and shortly thereafter reintroduced farm animals, including beef cattle, horses, sheep, chickens and turkeys. Today Highland cattle, an Airedale, and a Standard Schnauzer are the only domestic animals at the farm. McLaughlin Farm cattle are raised humanely, grazing in open pastures and are not confined in a feed lot type setting. The farm’s cattle are rotationally grazed, and are fed little or no grain, well within the USDA “grass-fed” standard. McLaughlin Farm does not utilize growth stimulants or hormones, nor antibiotics, unless medically indicated. Learn more about different types of feed, including Rotational Grazing and Grass Fed. We sell our beef directly to retail customers at the Meridian Township (Okemos, MI) Farmers' Market May thru October. We also sell eighth's, quarters and half sides of beef, on a reservation basis. We routinely deliver orders to customers in the Okemos and Ann Arbor areas. Visit our web site for more information.
