Full Nelsen Farms is a small 1200 acre ranch southwest of Vegreville, Alberta.  We run approximately 100 head of red and black Angus cattle (and a handful of sheep!)  Animals in the meat program have been born and raised on the ranch so we can be confident in knowing that they have had a strictly forage diet (grass, hay, and malt sprouts) - no grain, corn, or GMO’s - for the entirety of their life.  In addition to the cattle that find a home on this ranch, the mixture of both tame and native grasslands, as well as wooded and riparian areas provide habitats for a variety of plants, wildlife, and insects.  We take pride in the rich biodiversity of the ranch and are dedicated to preserving this for the next generation.

Working with an experienced abattoir allows us to provide the cuts of beef that meet the needs of your family. Seasonings for sausage and burgers have been carefully considered for those with food sensitivities/intolerances or the regular health-conscious consumer. Beef can be purchased in 25 or 50lb variety packages, 25 or 50lb all ground-beef packages, BBQ packages (small or large), or as a whole or half side of beef. 

“Full Nelsen” suggests wrestling (and there is a fair amount of wrestling that goes on in a family of boys!), but the Nelsen’s are referring to their willingness to rise to the challenge of raising cattle without the use of grain, corn, or any genetically modified feed/supplements.  They also insist on practices that improve and sustain the land for use by future generations. 

Full Nelsen also highlights their desire to run a family operation where all of their children are able to contribute to the productivity of the farm at a young age.

 Working together, laughing together, and problem-solving together sets the groundwork for many life skills.  The Nelsens are enjoying watching their family grow as they strive to establish a sustainable operation that can be handed down through many generations.