OUR STORY
Andy started Frickson Family Farms in 2009 fresh out of high school, compiling & saving money from other farm jobs & graduation money to buy 10 dairy cows. We - Andy & Darienne, married & bought the farm from Andy's grandparents in 2013. Our passion for farming & raising livestock grew, right alongside our family. Our daughter's Paislee & Jolena were born in 2015 & 2016 and our son Gentry completed our family in 2020.
In 9 short years we built our dairy herd up to 120 head of registered Holstein cows. We built a new milking facility & felt accomplished being named one of the top ten herds for producing quality milk in the state of Minnesota for almost 5 years in a row. Due to unfortunate circumstances & unstable financial futures for small family farms, we made the tough business decision to leave the dairy industry in January 2019.
OUR WHY
Heartbroken & bitter with an uncertain future before us, the days of old had passed. We knew resiliency and innovation were the keys to success if we wanted to continue farming for generations to come. It was time to take matters into our own hands, to ensure our ability to raise our family in a farming lifestyle. It was then that we realized we needed to quit allowing the middleman & big corporations interfere with our farms success. We made the transition into the farm-to-table meat business and haven't looked back. What began a a simple dairy herd passion grew into something so much bigger - the opportunity to share our family raised beef and pork to our family, friends and the public. Alongside our children, we work as a team to raise all of the livestock and crops.
Premium Beef
We raise a unique blend of beef that is a cross between dairy & beef breeds. The result of the beef breed helps to maximize the yield, while the dairy breed provides the superior quality marbling content. So, with every bite of our beef, you will receive the best of both worlds.
Heritage Pork
Our heritage bred pigs are sourced as babies from two of our neighboring farms who are experts in breeding, farrowing and show quality genetics. As soon as these piglets are weaned from their mom, they make their new home with our family.
Nutrition Facts
Our livestock are fed a carefully crafted, balanced diet of premium, non-GMO corn to give that rich, buttery Midwest flavor we all crave! For an extra protein boost, they enjoy non-GMO alfalfa hay. And the best part? Every bit of it - corn and hay - is grown right here on our farm. From start to finish, we’re hands-on, ensuring everything is 100% farm-raised by us!
Farm Practices
We are committed to regenerative cover crop, and no-till practices to preserve soil health. We work directly with a professional animal nutritionist, down to the seed, who specializes in creating custom “recipe's” for each animal in the different stages of their maturity.
We work directly with a USDA licensed & inspected processor located about 30 miles from our farm. All beef is dry aged for a MINIMUM of 14-21 days before cutting and packaging in individual vacuum sealed packages, preserving optimal freshness.
OUR COMMITTMENT
Why you should choose us: We know precisely that these animals will produce the finest “rich” flavor, tenderness and consistency that you and anyone you serve, will love. How, because we know down to the last ear of corn or bale of hay just what our livestock have eaten and the quality of care they have received by our family.
- 100% Committed to Stress free environments. This is an important factor in the tenderness and or way the animal will thrive in its lifetime.
- Fed a complete Non-GMO Diet
- NO added Hormones or Antibiotics
- We guarantee you won’t find this quality in the grocery store meat.
- We are a REAL working, family business, contact us with any questions anytime we are happy to help.
- Our land and animals are all handled with proper care. There is no other way we could envision our life than right here on the farm with our children, raising wholesome food for ourselves and others.
OUR VALUES & BELIEFS
Where Trust "Meats" The Table: A Farm You Can Trust, A Family You Can Rely On
At Frickson Family Farms, we’re here to give you more than just food—we’re here to give you peace of mind. By choosing us, you’re connecting directly with a farm that prioritizes transparency, sustainability, and quality. You can trust that the meat we provide is raised with care, just the way nature intended.
When you become part of our farm family, you’re not only nourishing your loved ones with the best, but you’re also gaining a trusted source for food you can feel good about. It’s a connection that brings real value to your table and trust you can count on.