BULK BEEF INFO
We often joke that we’re raising an extra 30 (or more!) kids. In many ways, it’s true! Our cattle are like family to us. Each one has a hand-picked name, a distinct personality, and a special place in our hearts. We know them well and care deeply about their wellbeing.
From the way we rotate them through fresh pasture each day to the time we spend checking in on them—rain or shine—we do everything we can to keep them happy, healthy, and stress-free.
When it comes to harvesting cattle, we believe in following the natural cycle of nature. This means cattle are only harvested in fall after they’ve enjoyed a few months of summer grass. Doing it this way helps produce a good ratio of meat to fat making the beef tender and flavorful.
Bulk beef is $5.25 per pound hanging weight, plus processing.
Total hanging weight depends on the gender and breed of the cattle. In general:
Quarter beef yields 160 – 190 pounds of beef
Half beef yields 320 – 360 pounds of beef
Whole beef yields 650 – 710 pounds of beef (can go up to 800 pounds)
The take-home weight is typically about 60–65% of the hanging weight. This reduction comes from trimming and deboning during the processing stage.
Our cattle are humanely harvested and processed by Natural Harvest, LLC / Prem Meats in Spring Green, WI. Natural Harvest provides on-site harvesting, which we believe is the most respectful option. Our cattle never have to leave the farm. After harvest, they’re transported to Prem Meats' facility for aging and final processing.
Processing Information
As of April 2026: Processing fee is $0.89 per pound hanging weight.
Harvesting fee is $50.00 for a quarter, $100.00 for a half, and $200.00 for a whole. (All prices subject to change.)
Specialty products, such as jerky, burger patties, and summer sausage, are available for additional fees.
The beef is dry-aged for about 14 days in a temperature-controlled cooler, which enhances tenderness and deepens flavor. After aging, it’s carefully cut and packaged to your specifications. Once everything is ready, the processor will contact you for pickup, which is typically 3 to 4 weeks after the harvest date.
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After processing, your beef will be frozen and neatly packed in clear, vacuum-sealed packages to preserve freshness. It should stay frozen until you're ready to enjoy it. Below are some estimates of how much freezer space you’ll need:
Quarter beef: 5-6 cubic feet
Half beef: 8 cubic feet
Whole beef: 15 cubic feet
Storage Information
Here is an example of a quarter portion of beef, assuming 160 lbs. hanging weight.
Beef 160 lbs @ $4.75/lb = $760.00 (paid to farmer)
Processing Fee 160 lbs @ $0.84/lb = $134.40 (paid to processor)
Harvest Fee 1/4 portion = $47.50 (paid to processor)
Take home weight once deboning/trimming is completed: approx.100 lbs
Sample number of individual cuts: 2 Arm Roasts, 5 Chuck Roasts, 1 Rump Roast, 1 Sirloin Tip Roast, 1 Prime Rib Roast, 2 Soup Bones, 3 Sirloin Steaks, 2 Porterhouse Steaks, 2 Tbone Steaks, 55 lbs. Ground Beef
STORAGE SPACE
QUARTER BEEF EXAMPLE