Why Should I Buy Local Grass-Fed Freezer Beef?

1.     No Antibiotics, growth hormones, or any unnatural additives.
2.     Less Total Fat! A 6oz steak can have the same amount of fat as a skinless chicken breast.
3.
     Less Calories!  A 6oz steak from a pasture raised cow can have 100 fewer calories than a 6oz steak from factory farmed animals.
4.
     More Omega-3’s! There are 2 to 4 TIMES the amount of these “good-fats” in pasture raised beef.
5.
     Higher amounts of Vitamin E which helps reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer!

Commonly Asked Questions

1.     How much freezer space do I need?
a.
      For a ¼ of a cow you would need approximately 5 cubic feet of freezer space

2.     How much actual beef do I get from the cow?
a.
      The average cow will weight about 1000lbs live weight.  This will produce about 630lbs of usable processed meat.  The exact amount will depend on the cuts that you choose when you have it processed.

3.    How much does the meat cost?
a.
      We charge $3.10-$3.50/lb DRESSED HANGING WEIGHT plus processing fees which are paid directly to the processor.  On average, your final cost will be about $5.00-$7.00/pound.  Compare to buying a Rib-Eye steak at a grocery store for $7.99 on sale and that’s a factory farmed steak!  Please remember that it depends on the final size of the steer.

4.    How much does the processing the meat cost?
a.
      The processing charge will vary - but expect to pay 65¢/pound hanging weight. An example is: hanging weight for 1/2 = 335 lbs x 65¢/pound = $217.75 processing plus the kill fee of $40 so a total of $257.75 for processing so your total cost would be $257.75 for processing + ($3.25/pound x 335lbs = $1088.75) for an overall total for 1/2 a steer $1346.50.  This of course will vary depending on the cuts requested but it does give you an idea of what 1/2 a steer will cost.  (Figure 1/2 of that amount would be for 1/4 of a steer).

5.    I have NO IDEA what to get can you help me?
a.
      Of course!  In 2009 we changed things up a little.  If you order 1/4 of a steer, the cuts are pre-determined.  If you are ordering 1/2 or whole, you will go over the cut sheet with us so we can make sure you get what you would like.  We can help guide you to decide which cuts are best for you.

   

Corn fed/finished Rib-Steak

Grass fed/finished Rib steak

Our beef are raised and finished on pasture (grass-fed)

They are all 100% Angus Beef

2009 Pricing will be based on DRESSED hanging weight 

Amount

Price Per Pound

1/4 $3.50
1/2 $3.25
Whole $3.10

You are also responsible for the processing fees payable to the processing facility on top of the above pricing .

A $50.00 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required to reserve your portion for 1/4 steer.
A $100 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required for 1/2 or whole steer.

Average DRESSED weight for our steers in 2009-2010 for 1/4 was 189 pounds.
The average price INCLUDING PROCESSING for 1/4 was $840 (this includes the deposit)

** A 1200 lb Grade 1 -3 Steer will give you 750 lbs HANGING WEIGHT then will produce 
505-530 lbs of retail cuts.  Our steers have been 1200-1400 lbs in 2009 **

1/4 Steer Cut Information 
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    Amount Ordering:  

Requested Processing Time:
* You will pick up the meat from the farm approximately 30 days from the processing date *

 Requested Steak Cuts (1/4 Steer Orders ONLY):

Organ Meat? (heart, liver, tongue)


PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE!

We accept credit cards for your deposit only - final payment MUST be made with a check or cash

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