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More than an elk farm....... We Specialize in Quality Elk Products West Bend, WI USA info@elkantlers.com 1-888-692-3113
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LEADING THE WAY IN THE NEW ERA OF AGRICULTURE AND HEALTH AWARENESS we support economic development of sustainable farming in communities that promote preservation of Wisconsin's natural resources, cultural and agricultural heritage |
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The barn and outbuildings on our 130 year old homestead, in rural West Bend, WI, sat vacant for many years. Long gone were the days of dairy cows in the barn, crops in the fields and corn in the silo. Today a new era in agriculture and in the health industry has made this old farm useful once again. The pastures are enclosed with eight foot fence, the cows have been replaced with elk and the feed stored in the nearby bins is a precise grain blend, one packed with just the right amount of protein for the development of high quality antlers. The heritage of farming will continue to grow as this exploding new industry unfolds. |
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WHO WE ARE |
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At Meadow Creek Elk Farms, LLC (MCEF) we raise the elk for their antlers, which are harvested annually and used as a nutritional supplement. MCEF is Wisconsin's largest distributor of elk velvet antler capsules, supplying Herbal Companies, Health and Nutrition Stores and other elk and deer ranchers with 100% elk velvet antler capsules for distribution. We also supply Korean families living in close proximity to WI, frozen velvet antler. MCEF Secure Online ordering offers for both velvet antler capsules and educational books and materials about velvet antler, shipped priority US mail daily. Visit our "Velvet Antler" page for information about the benefits of velvet antler. The secondary product is our lean and nutritious elk meat. Please read more about the benefits of eating our elk meat here 2006 marks our 10th Anniversary
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Owners Bob and Diana Susen promote communities that support
sustainable
Agriculture, and preservation of family farms. We are
members of the following organizations:
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MCEF is a registered elk farm with the Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture. Routine whole herd TB tests are performed by the farm's
veterinarian, giving MCEF an accredited status with the WDATCP. MECF also
participates in the WI CWD Monitoring Program and has all slaughter
and dead elk tested for CWD
As members of NAEBA, MCEF uses DNA and/or purity blood
tests when registering their elk with the North American Elk Breeder's
Association, a national elk registry organization.
MCEF has been awarded the
American Elk Products Board - Elk Producer Quality Seal License. This
license is given to farms that practice good management practices which
include using natural feed, using guidelines established for quality
velvet harvesting and raising elk in a harm free environment.
As members of The Wisconsin
Commercial Elk and Deer Farmer's Association, MCEF plays an active role in
participating in association events and functions, as well as volunteering
on various committees. Diana has held the position of
Secretary/Treasurer for WCDEFA for two, two terms, and has been
elected to serve another two year term in 2006.
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| Diana has been on the town of Farmington 's Plan Commission since 1993. She has been an advocate of family farms, smart growth and PDR's . She is currently the secretary for the town's Planning Commission. |
Meadow
Creek Elk Farms is enrolled in the Something
Special From Wisconsin" Logo granted by the Wisconsin Department of
Agriculture, Trade, Consumer Protection.
MCEF holds the following permits and licenses:
Wisconsin Seller’s Permit # 705432
Retail Food Establishment License # 78 065886
Meat & Poultry Whls License # 45 065779
Wisconsin Farm Raised Deer Registration #19 000235
ELK FARMING
In early spring the elk
cast their buttons and start growing their new
antlers. Antlers are the fastest growing organs in the animal kingdom and
can grow up to an inch a day. Antlers are harvested according to strict
guidelines in a hygiene environment, causing no harm to the elk. read more
about velvet antler.
Elk are very hardy livestock with natural immunity to most diseases. Nutrition plays an important role in keeping elk healthy and for producing premium antlers. Elk at MCEF graze on alfalfa pastures and are fed proper balance of high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Using an Agri-Nutrition consultant, custom supplement mixes are formulated and given to bulls, cows, and calves to maintain the health of the herd.
We do not use pesticides, and our elk are free of hormones, and antibiotics.
MCEF is enrolled in the CWD monitoring program. All elk slaughtered for meat are tested for CWD to ensure safety for our customers. Complete information on CWD can be found at http://www.naelk.org
PROMOTION AND MARKETING
Meadow Creek Elk Farms is proud to have been chosen as a participant in workshops and meetings that encourage the use of locally farm products.
September, 2006
New Holstein,WI-Fall Harvest Festival(view menu)
August, 2006
Oconomowoc, WI - SARE National Conference (view menu)
June, 2006
Future Farming Forum
February, 2006
Mead Inn, Wisconsin Rapids - WCDEFA Annual Convention speaking on marketing and testimonials
Oconomowoc Lake Club, Oconomowoc - Town and Country RC & D Annual Meeting
Washington County Fair Park, West Bend - Business to Business Expo with Schwai's Meat and Sausage
January, 2006
Waukesha, UWExtension - Farm Direct Workshop;
Milwaukee, Brown Deer Park Club House - Slow Food's Annual Meeting & Social
MCEF has been active in promoting both the elk industry and our products of elk meat and velvet antler.
We have been involved in several media interviews that featured our farm in newspapers, magazines, on radio, and television.
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UPN-TV-32 Green Bay and Pax V-55 Milwaukee May 29, 2006 "Now We're Cooking" with Dan Davis to view show segments, click HERE
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Agri-View, May 19, 2006, "Velvet Antler is Primary Focus for Susens", by Kelli Gunderson, Livestock Editor
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The Daily News, February 25, 2006 "Herd It's Improving", by Laura Bayard -to view text from Herd It's Improving, please click HERE
- The Country Today, February 6, 2002 "Beginners make a success of elk production", by Ann Hansen
- Daily News, December 11, 1997
"Farmington residents buying into benefits of being elk farmers"
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Wisconsin State Farmer, June 5,
1998,
"Alternative agriculture leads
Washington County couple to elk"
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Kewaskum Statesmen, December 11, 1997, "Area Residents Raising Elk"
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WTMJ - Channel 4-Milwaukee, January, 1998,
"Your Health"
AgVentures Magazine,
October/November, 1998, "Raising a Renewable Resource"- WBKV - Radio 1470, June, 1998 "Morning Magazine with MCEF & Dr. Burgio"
- Wisconsin Outdoor News, Feb. 13, 1998, "Wisconsin elk thriving on farms too!"
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 9, 1999, "On elk farm, antlers are horns of plenty"
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addition Diana has been a solicited speaker on velvet antler for The
Wisconsin Commercial Deer and Elk Farmers Association and other service
organizations, and has participated in various events including Wisconsin
Farm-City Council Days, Wisconsin Women for Agriculture's Legislative
Brunch, Farm Progress Days, World Dairy Expo & Governor's Breakfast for
International Buyers, Legislative Day at the State Capitol
Representing elk
velvet antler Diana has been a delegate to nutraceutical functions such as
The Natural Products Expo-Baltimore and Anaheim, and the International
Symposium on Velvet Antler in Banff, Canada.
In July, 2001 Diana, along with 2 other delegates from Wisconsin traveled to Washington to visit with legislators about CWD.