Yankee Beef

Originally established as a maple farm, the operation has evolved over generations. Today, Joe and Erica Siler carry on the family legacy with a focus on beef production. After years as a dairy farm, they transitioned to beef in 2012 and now manage a herd of 3,000 cattle, including 150 cow-calf pairs. In addition to raising beef, they continue their maple tradition by tapping 8,300 trees each season and also work 1,000 acres of cropland. Sustainability is central to their philosophy. As Erica puts it, they work the land “as little as possible but as much as necessary.”

Animal care is also at the heart of their operation. 

Joe and Erica are proud of how far agriculture has come—and the role they play in it. “Imagine how good we are today—how far the American farmer has come,” Joe reflects. “If you'd told someone 25 years ago we could put four pounds a day on a steer and do it healthy start to finish, they’d never believe you. But here we are, doing it.” 

Joe emphasizes that growth isn't always the goal. He’s proud of the scale of their current operation, noting that he doesn’t want to expand because he takes pride in giving every head of cattle, every acre, and every maple tree the attention it deserves. 

Today, Yankee Beef helps feed approximately 200 local families—and the Siler family is committed to continuing that mission with care, responsibility, and purpose. 

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