Whole Cow Processing: How It Works

Buying a quarter cow for processing is an excellent way to stock your freezer with high-quality, locally sourced beef. Below, we outline the entire process, including deposits, pricing, and how we determine costs based on hanging weight.

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1. Placing Your Order & Deposit

To reserve your quarter cow, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of ordering. This deposit secures your animal and is applied toward the final cost of processing. The remaining balance will be calculated based on the final hanging weight of the cow.

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2. Understanding Pricing

Our beef is priced based on the hanging weight of the animal. Hanging weight refers to the weight of the carcass after the initial processing (removal of hide, head, hooves, and organs).

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Estimated Costs:

Our current rate is $9.00 per pound of hanging weight.

A quarter cow will yield 175-225 hanging weight.

Processing fees are included in our pricing

Final Cost = Hanging Weight × Price per Pound

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3. Hanging Weight & Final Payment

Once the cow has been processed, we will notify you of the final hanging weight. The final price is then determined using this weight, and your remaining balance must be paid before pickup or delivery.

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4. Custom Butchering & Cut Preferences

When purchasing a whole cow, you have the opportunity to customize your order. You can specify your preferred cuts, steak thickness, roast sizes, and packaging options. We will contact you directly to complete the cut sheet to provide to our processor to ensure your beef is cut and packaged to your specifications.  ***Whole Cows Only***

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5. Pickup & Delivery

Once the beef has been aged, cut, and packaged (typically a 2-3 week process), we will notify you when your order is ready for pickup. If delivery is available in your area, we can arrange for a scheduled drop-off at an additional fee.

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Why Buy a Whole Cow?

Cost Savings: Buying in bulk is more economical than purchasing individual cuts from a grocery store.

Customizable Cuts: Choose how your beef is processed to fit your family's needs.

Quality & Transparency: Know exactly where your beef comes from and how it was raised.

For more details or to place your order, contact us today!

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Approximate weights and cuts for a Quarter Cow order:

• Ground Beef– 55 lbs. in 1 lb. packages
• Ribeye – 5-6 each – 12oz. steaks
• New York Strip – 4-5 each – 12oz. steaks
• Filet Mignon – 3-4 each – 8oz. steaks
• Flank Steak – 1 each – 16oz. steaks
• Skirt Steaks – 1 each – 2lb. steaks
• Stew Meat Packs – 3 each – 1.5lb. packs
• Flat Iron – 1 each – 16oz. steaks
• Tri-Tip – 1 each – 2-3lb roasts
• Sirloin Steaks – 3 each – 8oz. steaks
• Sirloin Tip Roast - 1 each - 3lb. roasts
• Round Roasts – 6 lbs.
• Chuck Roasts – 2 each – 2lb. roasts
• Brisket – 1/2 each – 7-9 lbs.
• Bone-In Short Ribs – 1 each – 4-6 lbs.

***Note – these quantities and weights may vary based on the size of the cow.

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Available Upon Request:

• Soup Bones
• Marrow Bones
• Beef Cheeks
• Osso Bucco (Shank)
• Liver
• Heart
• Tongue
• Ox Tail
• Beef Suet

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