This is one half of an animal. A whole steer weighs between 1200 and 1400 pounds. After processing and packaging, this amounts to approximately 400 to 500 pounds of meat, or 200 to 250 pounds of meat for half an animal – a ‘side’ of beef.

 

How much freezer space do I

You will need 12 to 14 cubic feet of

freezer space.  

 

While we are not "certified organic," we do not use antibiotics, growth hormones or feed that contains animal byproducts or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We do use "best practices" for both the animals and the land. See Our Practices for a complete explanation.

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GRASSFED BEEF: Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I buy

 

Grassfed beef cooks much faster than commercial beef. Because it is lower in fat, the key to cooking grassfed beef is to NOT OVER COOK IT.
View our RECIPES page.

 

We are fortunate to have a USDA facility just 5 miles from the farm. The short travel time means less stress on the animal. Stress drains the intra-muscular fat or “marbling”, from the animal. “Marbling” is critical for tender, juicy meat.

 

It is frozen in individual cryovac packages. This type of packaging will maintain freshness for two years or more in your freezer.

 

Is there a discount for purchasing a large quantity?

We offer a discount on the purchase of a side of beef. This is the most economical way to purchase our beef and gives you the greatest flexibility in getting the cuts you want.