Where It All Begins
Born and Raised on Our Family Farm
All of our cattle are born and raised right here on our farm in Stockton, Illinois. They start their lives the way nature intended — on open pastures, roaming green hills and grazing freely on fresh grass.
From day one, we’re there with them. Just honest, hands-on farming rooted in our Nadig family’s tradition since 1870. Our cattle roam freely and grow up healthy and strong.
This is more than just farming — it’s knowledge and family practice we’ve passed down for generations.



Born on Grass, Finished with Care
Grass Beginnings, Grain Finished
Our cattle start their lives on lush pastures, grazing on grass. As they grow, we introduce a balanced diet that includes home-grown sileage to ensure they develop beef with exceptional flavor.
Every spring, we plant and harvest alfalfa, corn, and wheat to provide our cattle with a nutritious, high-quality forage diet. In the final three months on our farm, we introduce shelled corn to their diet, which enhances the beef’s marbling and rich color.
Our beef is not 100% grass-fed. However, for customers who prefer 100% grass-fed beef, we’re happy to offer it upon request.
Hands-on, Everyday in Stockton, Illinois
We Care for Them Ourselves
We care for our herd personally, every step of the way. That means walking the pastures, checking on the animals, and making sure they’re healthy, well-fed, and comfortable.
By staying close and caring for each, we make sure each member of our herd enjoys the best possible life here at Nadig Farms.
We believe that happy, healthy cattle not only thrive but also create a positive difference, in tune with the natural rhythms of the land.




Health Comes First
Keeping Them Healthy
At Nadig Farms, we believe healthy cattle lead to better lives for them and better beef for you. That’s why we focus on proactive care and routine checkups.
When needed, we use antibiotics responsibly — for things like pneumonia or other common illnesses. We also vaccinate to protect against clostridial infections, Bovine Viral Diarrhea, cattle flu, and other health risks.
As proud Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Certified farmers, we’re committed to meeting the highest standards of animal care and management.
A Farming Tradition in Northern Illinois
Our Way of Life
Raising cattle this way takes time, hard work, and care — but it’s absolutely worth it. It’s the same hands-on approach our family has followed for generations since emigrating from Germany in 1854.
We’re proud of the work we do and the legacy we carry. Every day, we honor that tradition that raising cattle the right way we believe in tune with nature and sharing our farm story with you.

