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Uniontown
5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Uniontown, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Half a cow in Alabama costs $2,000-2,500 ($9.00-11.00/lb take-home). There are 63 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: May-June. Both grass-fed and grain-finished options available.
Jump to the 63 suppliers ↓See the full half a cow price breakdown →Alabama maintains 1.17-1.25 million cattle and ranks among the top cow-calf producing states, generating $2.5 billion in economic impact. Like Louisiana, Alabama traditionally exports calves westward for finishing, but local direct-to-consumer sales are growing rapidly. The state's unique poultry-beef synergy keeps cattle production costs competitive.
Half cow: $2,000-2,500
Hanging weight: $4.25-5.75/lb
Take-home: $9.00-11.00/lb
Peak season: May-June
The spring 'flush' (May-June) produces premium quality beef when cattle have grazed lush cool-season forage. Avoid August-September when the 'summer slump' from heat stress can reduce meat quality. Fall (October-November) offers good availability before the deer season bottleneck hits in late November.
Black Angus, Brangus, Beefmaster, Wagyu crosses
Typical practice: Mixed (pasture-raised, grain-finished)
Cube steak is an Alabama staple for country-fried steak - make sure your processor tenderizes the round rather than grinding it. The poultry litter used to fertilize local pastures (from Alabama's massive chicken industry) keeps beef production costs lower here than in many states, which can translate to better prices.
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These farms have half a beef for sale in Alabama — most also sell 1/2 and 1/4 cow shares direct from the farm, priced by hanging weight.
Uniontown
5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Uniontown, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Grant
5.0(16)Local beef supplier in Grant, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Woodland
5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Woodland, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Moulton
5.0(13)Local beef supplier in Moulton, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Piedmont
5.0(6)Grass-fed American bison ranch in Piedmont, Alabama — one of the longest-running bison operations in the state. Sells bison meat in bulk; contact them directly for current availability and pricing.
Hazel Green
5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Hazel Green, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Maplesville
5.0(18)Local beef supplier in Maplesville, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Ashville
5.0(34)Local beef supplier in Ashville, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Owens Cross Roads
5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Florence
5.0(5)Local beef supplier in Florence, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Heflin
5.0(13)Local beef supplier in Heflin, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Grand Bay
5.0(20)Local beef supplier in Grand Bay, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Delta
5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Delta, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Sterrett
5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Sterrett, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Montgomery County
5.0(32)Local beef supplier in Montgomery County, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Foley
5.0(12)Local beef supplier in Foley, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Morgan County
5.0(8)Local beef supplier in Morgan County, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Tuskegee
5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Tuskegee, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Vinemont
5.0(48)Local beef supplier in Vinemont, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Chelsea
5.0(19)Local beef supplier in Chelsea, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Arab
4.8(86)Local beef supplier in Arab, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Cullman
4.8(164)Local beef supplier in Cullman, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
St. Clair County
4.8(9)Local beef supplier in St. Clair County, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Lowndes County
4.8(16)Local beef supplier in Lowndes County, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Robertsdale
4.7(182)Local beef supplier in Robertsdale, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Silverhill
4.7(83)Local beef supplier in Silverhill, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Atmore
4.7(24)Local beef supplier in Atmore, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Birmingham
4.7(108)Local beef supplier in Birmingham, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Pelham
4.6(3195)Local beef supplier in Pelham, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Elberta
4.6(10)Local beef supplier in Elberta, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Daphne
4.6(100)Local beef supplier in Daphne, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Theodore
4.6(201)Local beef supplier in Theodore, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Birmingham
4.5(102)Local beef supplier in Birmingham, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Cullman
4.5(203)Local beef supplier in Cullman, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Dothan
4.3(26)Local beef supplier in Dothan, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Pell City
4.3(17)Local beef supplier in Pell City, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Birmingham
4.0(160)Local beef supplier in Birmingham, Alabama. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Blountsville
Acres of Grace Cattle Company offers half and whole beef shares, with an approximate map location in Blountsville. Buyers arrange pickup from the processor with the farm. Processing is seasonal, usually in February, and the website says February 2026 shares sold out; ask about the next reservation period.
Bailey Farms Cattle offers custom-cut half and whole beef, with an approximate map location in Fyffe. The share pages include delivery in North and Central Alabama and nearby Tennessee and Georgia communities; arrange the delivery area and date or pickup with the farm.
Robertsdale
Bartl Farms describes eighth, quarter, half and whole portions of grass-fed, grain-finished beef. Arrange farm pickup by appointment and ask about current bulk allocations, since its recent herd-share product links are unavailable. The map shows the approximate Robertsdale area.
Falkville
BJR Summerford sells quarter, half and whole beef through Beef 4 U in Falkville. Buyers collect frozen beef at 148 West Pike Road after notification. Orders are assigned to the next available processing date.
Grand Bay
C-4 Cattle Co offers quarter, half and whole beef from its Grand Bay ranch. Contact the farm to confirm availability and arrange pickup or delivery.
Somerville
Center Square Farm offers grass-fed, grass-finished half beef shares for fall 2026. Buyers can arrange appointment pickup at the farm or scheduled home delivery, with the contact page describing delivery within 30 miles of the farm.
Clanton
Cox Cattle offers quarter, half and whole beef seasonally. Quarters can be collected at the Clanton farm; halves and wholes are collected from a processor, typically one to two hours from Clanton, unless other arrangements are agreed in advance.
Clanton
D/G Ranch offers quarter, half and whole beef from its Clanton operation. The map shows the approximate Clanton area; arrange pickup details with the ranch. September and October 2026 allocations are sold, with a half listed for February 2027 and a whole for March 2027.
Albertville
D&S Quality Beef offers quarter, half and whole beef from its family farm, with custom cutting and processing. Arrange the share's ready date and pickup at the farm store in Albertville.
Henagar
Farm 47 offers half and whole grass-fed, grain-finished beef in Henagar. Orders can be collected at the farm, The Grid farmers market in Hampton Cove/Owens Cross Roads, or the processors. Confirm the pickup location and processing date when reserving.
Cullman
Heritage Hills Farmstead offers quarter, half and whole grass-finished beef. Buyers can schedule farm pickup in Cullman, use North Alabama pickup sites, or arrange shipping within the continental United States; the map shows the approximate Cullman area. The farm advertises limited remaining 2026 shares and reservations for early 2027.
New Market
Jolie Lane Farm in New Market offers whole and half beef, and quarter shares sold as split halves. Buyers collect from Street's Processing in Flintville, Tennessee once the farm says the beef is ready. The farm was not taking orders when checked, so ask when it next will. The map shows the approximate New Market area.
Prattville
Jones Farm offers quarter, half and whole beef. Wholesale orders are picked up at the processor after arranging cuts and processing. The farm currently directs buyers to text for orders because online ordering is unavailable.
Florence
Little Creek Farm offers custom quarter, half and whole beef from Red Poll cattle raised on its family farm in Florence. Shares are first come, first served, so reserve early and arrange pickup or delivery with the farm.
Deatsville
Miller Beef and Cattle offers quarter, half and whole beef from its Deatsville operation. All 2026 orders are complete; contact the farm about future shares and arrange pickup or delivery.
Milligan Family Farms sells quarter, half and whole beef raised in Samantha, Alabama. Buyers can arrange pickup at its Buhl farm or ask about paid local delivery; only a limited number of cattle are produced each year.
Brewton
Narrow Gap Farm offers quarter, half and whole beef from cattle fed and finished on grass. Buyers pay processing fees separately and collect from the chosen butcher; processing is offered year-round, with dates commonly booked 30 to 45 days ahead. The map shows the approximate Brewton area, since the farm is outside town.
Russellville
RealBeef.co offers eighth, quarter, half and whole beef shares from its Russellville business. Buyers collect shares from Weaver Meat Processing at 2098 Highway 55 in Hartselle and make final payment before pickup. Call or text Mike to confirm the next available share.
Scottsboro
Roberts Angus Farm offers quarter, half and whole beef shares from its Scottsboro farm. Buyers pick up from Mac's Meat Processing in Winchester, Tennessee. The farm describes orders in August and September for processing the following May, so ask about the next allocation.
Toney
Small Farm Beef offers quarter, side and whole beef shares from J&R Stables & Farm in Toney. Buyers can arrange collection by appointment at the farm or at Last Resort Guns in Madison; call to check share availability and cutting arrangements.
Holly Pond
Austin Sartain and his family raise Black Angus cattle in Holly Pond and offer grain-finished quarter, half and whole beef with custom cuts. Arrange processing in advance and collect at the farm; nearby meetups may be arranged. Confirm allocation and the date before visiting.
Altoona
Thompson’s Farm Fresh Beef offers quarter, half and whole beef from its family farm in Altoona; the map shows an approximate town location. Buyers collect at stops in Ashville, Oneonta or Hartselle. The farm processes every eight weeks, with October and December listed among its 2026 pickup months.
Huntsville
Vaughn Farms offers quarter, half and whole beef in Huntsville; the map shows an approximate town location. Buyers collect at the processor, or pay for the farm to bring the meat back for farm pickup. The current reservation notice is for May 2027.
Robertsdale
Waters Farm offers half and whole beef from cattle born and raised on its Robertsdale farm, fed grass and finished with grain. Buyers reserve with a deposit and cut sheet, and the farm contacts them to arrange pickup after processing. The map shows the approximate Robertsdale area.
Hokes Bluff
Wide Open Spaces offers half and whole grass-finished beef in the Hokes Bluff area; the map shows an approximate town location. Buyers collect at the processor or HB Hardware after notification. Custom shares are fully reserved, with the farm’s list extending into 2028.
Haleyville
Youngblood Ranch offers half and whole Wagyu beef from Haleyville. Its share page offers delivery to your door in 8 to 12 weeks, and its policies also allow local pickup. Confirm delivery coverage or pickup arrangements with the ranch before reserving.
Explore suppliers in neighboring states - many offer delivery or are worth the drive.
A half cow in Alabama runs $2,000-2,500 total. You'll pay $4.25-5.75/lb hanging weight to the farmer (about $1,500-2,000), plus $75-100 kill fee and $0.90-1.25/lb processing ($300-400). Expect 200-250 lbs of packaged meat, making your effective cost $9-11/lb for everything from ground beef to ribeyes.
From July through September, Alabama's heat stresses cattle and makes grass fibrous and low-energy. Cattle can lose condition during this period, resulting in leaner, potentially tougher beef. Ask your farmer about their summer feeding program - good producers supplement grain during heat waves or harvest before peak summer.
North Alabama (Cullman, DeKalb counties) has higher farm density and more competitive pricing due to the poultry industry synergy. South Alabama (Baldwin, Mobile) is gaining capacity with new processing plants. For Huntsville/Birmingham, source from the north. For Mobile/Gulf Coast, the new Perdido River and Maximus facilities are making local sourcing viable.
Ask: (1) Do you finish on fescue or summer annuals? (tests forage knowledge), (2) Is the kill date booked? (critical during fall/winter), (3) What breed composition? (important in South Alabama for Brahman influence), (4) Who is the processor? (a great cow can be ruined by poor butchering). Get specific answers, not vague assurances.
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