About Us
Raterink Family Farm is a 3rd generation dairy and beef operation in Zeeland, Mi.
The Raterink family has been farming on this land for over 60 years. Kelly Raterink established Raterink Family Farm in November 2019. The goal being to provide tasty, premium meat straight to the consumer and to help diversify the farm. The Raterink's take great pride in producing the highest quality dairy and beef products around while providing premium care to their animals and land.
About the Farmers
Meet Kelly
Kelly handles the behind the scenes of Raterink Family Farm. Born and raised on the dairy with her siblings, Kelly has always had a passion for cattle. She attended Michigan State and studied Animal Science. After graduation she has continued to work in the dairy industry serving as a sales representative in the animal health field. Raterink Family Farm started as a dream side hustle for her and has blossomed into an exciting and growing family business.
Meet Brenda
Brenda is the familiar, welcoming smile you'll typically be greeted by in the meat market. Brenda's agricultural roots run deep. She was born and raised on a farm in Southern Michigan and headed to Michigan State to study Food Systems Economics and Management. After completing her degree in 1983, she moved to West Michigan where she met her husband, Dennis Raterink. Dennis' family had the dairy farm they reside on today. Dennis and Brenda have been married for 37 years and raised three children on the farm.