THE FARM
The Story of Back Acres Farm
Back Acres Farm started with 20 acres and a simple idea: let’s build something of our own.
We’re Joe and Lisa, and what we bought wasn’t fancy, just pasture, an old dairy barn, and a lot of work waiting to be done. But it felt right. The kind of place you grow into if you’re willing to put in the time.
Our son Kyle and his wife Ashley are part of the farm as well, and these days our granddaughter Ruth is growing up around it. That makes the long days fixing fence, clearing brush, working in the garden, and checking cattle feel worth it.
At the end of 2025 we had the opportunity to buy the surrounding land, bringing the farm to about 65 acres. What started small suddenly had room to breathe and grow into the cattle operation we had imagined from the beginning.
Today we’re focused on building better pasture, raising good cattle, and producing honest beef for families who want to know where their food comes from.
Nothing flashy. Just steady progress and a lot of pride in the land we’re building together.
BLACK ANGUS
At Back Acres Farm, we raise Black Angus cattle known for producing consistently high quality, richly marbled beef. Black Angus is prized for its exceptional tenderness, deep flavor, and that classic steakhouse quality people expect from premium beef. The natural marbling creates a buttery texture and juiciness that stands out in everything from ribeyes to roasts.
Our herd thrives on Tennessee pasture, allowing the cattle to grow at a steady, healthy pace in a low stress environment. Every animal is grass fed and grain finished for optimal flavor and finish. We never use added hormones, and our cattle are raised with careful attention from start to finish.
The result is clean, flavorful, locally raised beef you can feel good about serving to your family. Raised right here in Sweetwater, our Black Angus beef reflects the care, land, and time we invest into doing things the right way.