How It Works
Reserve your beef, plan your freezer space, and know what happens next.
1
Reserve Your Beef
Choose a half or whole share. Your non-refundable deposit is $500 for a half or $1,000 for a whole, credited toward your final total.
2
Processing & Cut Choices
After your deposit is received, we arrange processing. Butcher availability varies. You and the butcher complete the cut sheet together, choosing available cuts and package sizes.
3
Pickup & Freezer Planning
We will contact you with an estimated pickup date. Pickup is at the butcher. Plan for 6–9 cubic feet of freezer space for a half share or 12–18 for a whole.
Understanding Beef Weights
Live Weight
Live weight is the animal’s weight before processing. Our target is 900–1,100 pounds per whole animal; actual weights vary.
Hanging Weight
The weight of the carcass after initial prep. Your final beef price is calculated as hanging weight multiplied by $5.50 per pound, plus separate processing fees paid directly to the butcher.
Packaged Weight
Packaged weight is the beef you take home after cutting and trimming. It is lower than hanging weight and varies with the animal and your cuts.
Beef Cost Breakdown
$5.50 per lb × your share’s actual hanging weight = total beef price.
Subtract your $500 half-share or $1,000 whole-share deposit to find the remaining beef balance. Your deposit is part of the total, not an additional charge.
Processing fees are extra and paid directly to the butcher. Weight estimates are for planning; the final bill uses the butcher’s actual hanging weight.