Transparency from pasture to plate.
Third generation, Werbela Farm LLC home of MJWAGYU is now proudly owned by Mike and Rebecca Werbela.
Werbela Farm was built from years of care, passion, and commitment. That stewardship built the legacy Mike and Rebecca are honored to continue. Since 1958, the family has been integral to the Town of Nelson and its farming community, and to this day the 240-head farm continues to provide New Yorkers with quality milk.
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'We pride ourselves on how our herd is cared for. The cattle are bred, born, and raised on the farm. Paying close attention to quality genetics, the cattle are raised with the most sustainable land management practices in mind. Our family cultivates all the feed on the farm, and the cattle spend their days in a happy and stress-free environment.'
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The
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Rebecca who is originally from Vermont, found her path to agriculture early at Pond Hill Ranch. Later leading her to SUNY Morrisville where she earned her degree in Equine science and spent 15 years working professionally in the industry. "I felt called to give back to agriculture in a new way and returned to school to earn my master’s degree in agricultural education from SUNY Oswego. Today, I am proud to serve as an agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor."
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"Mike's passion for farming is deeply rooted in his family’s legacy and daily involvement in agriculture, and when asked, he truly can’t imagine doing anything else. His parents, John and Colleen, played an integral role in shaping that passion by giving him the opportunity at a young age to take responsibility, prove his commitment, and develop a deep respect for both the land and the animals.
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Mike, and I met in Cazenovia, New York shortly after I graduated college, and after years of quite literally chasing each other around, we made it official in 2016. We are proud parents to our two children, Michael and Julia, and are passionate about raising our family with the same values that guide our farm: hard work, stewardship, and knowing where your food comes from." - R. Werbela
