Beef Blog

I grew up around cattle, had done my fair share of chores, and figured I already knew plenty about beef and cattle. Turns out, I had a lot more to...

Most people shop at big-box stores and rarely stop to think about where their food comes from. But when it comes to beef, knowing exactly who raised your meat and...

My name is Julie, and I work for Oak Barn Beef—mostly on Saturdays. I got the job last fall when my volleyball coach recommended me to Hannah. I expected the...

Thinking about buying beef directly from a farm? These 5 questions will help you make an informed choice and understand what to expect when buying local, high-quality beef.

Calving season has officially started at Oak Barn Beef, and we’ve welcomed three new calves to the farm! In this Friday on the Farm update, we’re sharing a peek at...

This Friday On The Farm is going to have a different format than our typical farm updates! Today, I want to discuss something that directly affects our business and the beef you...

Daily operations on the farm can be a bit more of a challenge especially when temps get below freezing such as keeping the water from being frozen for the cattle...

This month's Friday On The Farm is all about managing heat stress during the hot summer months.  We all know that the late summer heat can start to take a...

Lots Happening On The Farm This Time of Year! While we normally focus on one topic in the monthly addition of Friday On The Farm, a lot is going on this time...

Winter is almost here, so it's time to prep the farm for the cold weather! We do a lot of preparation to ensure we have enough supplies on hand and...

Welcome to Friday On The Farm! Welcome to another 'Friday On The Farm.' This is an update from Hannah about things that are happening on our farm and local farms in...

This month's Friday On The Farm is all about managing heat stress during the hot summer months.  We all know that the late summer heat can start to take a...

 It's time for a monthly update about what's happening on our farm and farms in our area this time of year! Farmers in the area are harvesting corn crops to...

Oak Barn Beef Headquarters Update: You all have been asking us for an update on the new Oak Barn Beef Headquarters! The freezer/distribution area, office, and retail front are all coming...

Welcome to the another ‘Friday On The Farm!’ This is an update from Hannah about things that are happening on our farm and local farms in our area during this...

We're still in full-on construction mode for our new storefront and beef head quarters in West Point. It's not pretty yet, but we have big plans to transform this space...

Welcome to the another ‘Friday On The Farm!’ This is an update from Hannah about things that are happening on our farm and local farms in our area during this...

Welcome to the another ‘Friday On The Farm!’ This is an update from Hannah about things that are happening on our farm and local farms in our area during this...

Oak Barn Beef is celebrating it's 5th birthday this week! Thank you for all of your support over these past four years! When I started Oak Barn Beef four years...

We've been busy working on the new building that we are converting to be Oak Barn Beef's new headquarters. (If you didn't see the original post, click here to read that)....

Calving season has started in Nebraska! This is the time of the year when most rancher's cattle have baby calves. While each cattle operation is different, calving season is usually...

We did something really big and scary last week... After a lot of thought and consideration of whether it makes sense for our business of selling farm to table premium...

Welcome to the first 'Friday On The Farm' of 2022. This is an update from Hannah about things that are happening on our farm and local farms in our area...

Owner of Oak Barn Beef, Hannah Esch, had the honor of being named the Entrepreneur of the Month of May 2020 by Penn State's Dickinson Law School. Hannah was very...

We get asked a lot how the whole process of Oak Barn Beef works! How fun it is to dive in and answer that question. If you want to read...

Dad goes on pasture checks twice a day to check on cows and calves. I went with him yesterday and compiled these videos of what we look for when we...

Sometimes cows need help giving birth, which is where farmers and/or ranchers come in handy! This cow was having trouble because the calf was in the breeched position. When dad...

Hannah keeps promising videos of the Oak Barn Beef Business Pitch when she is up on stage giving the presentation, but somehow it never happens! Video quality is poor or...

The experiences she had through the Engler Program and as a Nebraska Beef Ambassador revealed an opportunity in the beef industry. Esch, a senior animal science major, realized there was...

We've done our research and have been praying for our customers and their families. It's a tough spot to be in as a small business owner, though we are unique as it...

An interview with 1011 News was done on Oak Barn Beef on December 17, 2019. Hannah had the opportunity to show Ellis Whitley around their farm and tell her about...

"College is the best time to start a business because of all the relationships that you have and all the people who are willing to help you as a student."...

Nebraska beef is the best tasting beef. Oak Barn Beef takes pride in raising cattle just mentioned like the reasons above and the taste of our beef has our customers...

"Which brings 2019 to a year of growth. There are still a lot of moments of “figuring it out” (most moments actually). But it has developed to a mixture of both....

Winter is here at Oak Barn! While winter may slow down some farming operations, it does not slow things down around here. Often times, the arrival of colder weather will...

Oak Barn Beef was featured on a "Five Minute Farmer" Segment with the Ag Grad Podcast. During this conversation with Tim Hammerich, Hannah talked about her experiences growing Oak Barn Beef and...