Buying a share
Why don't you list prices?
Our prices follow the cattle market and our processor's fees, and both change through the year. So we set prices fresh each time beef is ready, and post them on the shop page then. Join the notify list and you'll get the prices first.
How does buying a quarter, half or whole beef work?
You reserve your share with a deposit and choose a processor. You can use any processor in Missouri. Before processing, we'll help you fill out a cut sheet so you get the steak thickness, roast sizes and amount of ground beef you want. After processing you pay the balance based on your share's hanging weight, then pick up your beef at the processor, cut, wrapped and frozen. See share prices.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of the carcass after harvest, before it's dry-aged and cut. It's the standard way farm beef shares are priced. The beef you take home is usually about 60–65% of the hanging weight, because bone, fat and moisture are trimmed or lost during aging and cutting.
Is processing included in the price?
No. The processing fee is paid directly to the processor when you pick up your beef. Our price covers the beef itself, based on hanging weight.
How much freezer space will I need?
Plan on about 1 cubic foot for every 35–40 pounds of packaged beef. A quarter fits in the freezer above most refrigerators plus a little extra room. A half or whole needs a chest freezer. Each share's estimate is listed on the shop page.
What's a cut sheet? I've never filled one out.
It's a form that tells the processor how to cut your beef. Don't worry if it looks confusing. We'll walk you through it over the phone or by text and suggest a cut list based on how your family cooks.
When will my beef be ready?
Beef usually dry-ages for about two weeks before it's cut and wrapped, so plan on 2–3 weeks after the harvest date. Exact timing depends on the processor's schedule, and we'll keep you posted.
Ordering and pickup
How do I pay?
Deposits and bundle orders are paid online by card through Stripe's secure checkout. The balance on a share is based on the final hanging weight.
Are deposits refundable?
Deposits can't be refunded once your animal has gone to the processor.
Where do I pick up my beef?
Freezer beef shares are picked up at the processor.
Bundles are picked up at a local pickup spot. We bring several orders at a time to pickup locations within about 30 miles of the ranch, and we'll tell you where and when as soon as your order is ready. Longer distances have an added fee. We don't deliver to homes, but we can ship.
Is there beef available right now?
We're sold out at the moment. New beef is posted on the shop page as soon as it's ready. Join the notify list to hear first.
Do you ship?
Yes. Bundles can ship for an added cost, packed frozen. Everything we ship comes from our USDA-inspected processor.
About our beef
Is your beef grass-fed?
Yes. Our cattle are grass-fed on our pastures, then get a light grain finish at the end. That short finish adds a little marbling, for the flavor and tenderness most families are looking for.
Do you use antibiotics?
No. All of our beef is antibiotic-free.
Where is your beef processed?
Bundles, and anything we ship, are processed at a USDA-inspected facility. When you buy a quarter, half or whole and pick it up from the processor yourself, you can choose any processor in Missouri.
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