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A directory of local farms, butchers, and co-ops where you can buy quarter, half, or whole animals. Stock your freezer with quality meat from people you can trust.

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Boston, Massachusetts

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Subscription meat delivery with 100+ products. All meat is free from antibiotics and added hormones. B-Corp certified with third-party animal welfare certifications.

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Crowd Cow

Seattle, Washington

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Online butcher sourcing from 55+ small-scale farms. A la carte ordering with no subscription required. Filter by grass-fed, pasture-raised, or organic.

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US Wellness Meats

Monticello, Missouri

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Fully grass-fed and pasture-raised meat with a la carte ordering. Large selection with bundles for different diets including keto and carnivore.

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Christensen Ranch

Kersey, Colorado

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Family raised, natural Red Angus beef from a Colorado ranch. Dry-aged for 14 days, processed at Stagecoach Meat Company. Custom cuts with flexible payment plans.

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100% grass-fed Texas beef with free delivery on half and whole cows. No hormones, antibiotics, or chemicals. Trusted by Texans for over 14 years.

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Double L Farms

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Leading East Tennessee supplier of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef. Farm to table whole and half beefs delivered to Knoxville and surrounding areas.

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White Oak Pastures

Bluffton, Georgia

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Six generation, 158-year-old Georgia farm. Regenerative land management and humane animal husbandry. Grassfed beef and pastured poultry.

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Why buy a half cow?

Save money on quality meat

Buying in bulk typically costs $5-8 per pound hanging weight, working out to around $8-12 per pound of actual meat. That includes ribeyes, filets, and roasts that would cost $20-40 per pound at the grocery store.

Know exactly where it comes from

When you buy from a local farm, you can visit, ask questions, and see how the animals are raised. No mystery meat from industrial feedlots. Just honest farming from people who take pride in their work.

Stock your freezer for months

A half cow yields 200-250 pounds of meat and lasts an average family 6-12 months. You'll need about 8-10 cubic feet of freezer space. Most people buy a chest freezer for around $200-400.

Common Questions

How much does half a cow cost?
A half cow typically costs $1,500-$2,800 total, which works out to $6-12 per pound of take-home meat. This includes premium cuts like ribeye and filet that would cost $20-40/lb at the store.
How much freezer space do I need for half a cow?
Plan for 8-10 cubic feet of freezer space for half a cow (200-250 lbs of meat). A 10 cubic foot chest freezer costs around $200-400 and is the most common choice.
How long does bulk beef last in the freezer?
Properly vacuum-sealed beef lasts 12-18 months in the freezer at 0°F. Most farms deliver meat vacuum-packed. Ground beef is best used within 4-6 months for optimal quality.
What is hanging weight vs take-home weight?
Hanging weight is the carcass weight after initial processing—this is what you pay for. Take-home weight is 60-65% of hanging weight after butchering. A 350 lb hanging weight yields about 200-225 lbs of packaged meat.
Can I choose how my beef is cut?
Yes! You fill out a cut sheet telling the butcher exactly how you want your meat processed: steak thickness, roast sizes, how much ground beef, and specialty items like stew meat or short ribs.
What is the difference between grass-fed and grain-finished?
Grass-finished beef ate only grass its whole life—leaner with an earthier flavor. Grain-finished beef was fed grain for the last 90-120 days—more marbling and a richer, familiar taste. Both can be raised humanely on pasture.

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