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Apple Creek Farm
Bowdoinham
★5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Bowdoinham, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Half a cow in Maine costs $2,000-2,900 ($9.00-12.00/lb per pound take-home). There are 36 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: September-December. Most farms offer grass-fed beef.
Maine ranks 44th-48th nationally with 73,000-80,000 cattle across 7,000 farms. The industry is value-driven, not volume-driven - farms capture more value per animal through direct sales rather than commodity auctions. The state's food processing sector grew 14% from 2018-2023, outpacing neighboring states. Maine beef is marketed on traceability and terroir rather than industrial consistency.
36 Suppliers
$4.00-6.50/lb Hanging Weight
September-December Best Season
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Buying Bulk Beef in Maine: Expert Guide
Pricing
Half cow: $2,000-2,900
Hanging weight: $4.00-6.50/lb
Take-home: $9.00-12.00/lb
Best Time to Buy
Peak season: September-December
Fall harvest (September-December) is optimal when cattle have grazed sugar-rich summer pastures. Book 12-18 months in advance - Maine processors have severe capacity constraints. Beef harvested in spring (after winter on hay) may be leaner with milder flavor.
Common Breeds
Belted Galloway, Black Angus, Hereford, Maine-Anjou
Typical practice: Grass-fed
Local Tip
The Belted Galloway ('Beltie') is Maine's iconic breed - the black-and-white 'Oreo cow' originated in Scotland and thrives in Maine winters. Belties produce smaller cuts than commercial breeds but with excellent meat-to-bone ratio and intense, earthy flavor. Always request offal (heart, liver, tongue) and soup bones - they're 'free' but discarded if not specified.
Top Production Regions
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36 Suppliers in Maine
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Bumpus Farm LLC
Paris
★5.0(19)Local beef supplier in Paris, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Casa Cattle Company
Corinna
★5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Corinna, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Cold Spring Ranch
New Portland
★5.0(9)Local beef supplier in New Portland, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Double Z Land & Livestock
Turner
★5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Turner, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Green Meadow Farm
Union
★5.0(7)Local beef supplier in Union, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Maine Organic Beef Co.
Charleston
★5.0(9)Local beef supplier in Charleston, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Old Crow Ranch
Durham
★5.0(23)Local beef supplier in Durham, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Rock Mountain Farm
Poland
★5.0(12)Local beef supplier in Poland, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sebago Lake Ranch
Gorham
★5.0(5)Local beef supplier in Gorham, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Shaw Road Farm
Dover-Foxcroft
★5.0(35)Local beef supplier in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Two Coves Farm
Harpswell
★5.0(20)Local beef supplier in Harpswell, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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White's Farm Beef
Shapleigh
★5.0(5)Local beef supplier in Shapleigh, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Barber Brothers Meat & Provisions
South Portland
★4.9(31)Local beef supplier in South Portland, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Castonguay Meats
Livermore
★4.9(65)Local beef supplier in Livermore, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Farmers' Gate Market
Leeds
★4.9(71)Local beef supplier in Leeds, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Maple Lane Farms LLC
Charleston
★4.9(224)Local beef supplier in Charleston, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Riverside Butcher Co.
Damariscotta
★4.9(44)Local beef supplier in Damariscotta, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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SPRING BROOK FARM and MARKET
Cumberland
★4.9(32)Local beef supplier in Cumberland, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Wolf Creek Farm
Sidney
★4.9(13)Local beef supplier in Sidney, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Wolf Pine Farm
Alfred
★4.9(15)Local beef supplier in Alfred, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Emery’s Meat & Produce, Brewer
Brewer
★4.8(194)Local beef supplier in Brewer, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Kittery
★4.8(77)Local beef supplier in Kittery, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Olde Haven Farm
Chelsea
★4.8(24)Local beef supplier in Chelsea, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pat's Meat Mart
Portland
★4.8(197)Local beef supplier in Portland, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Shaw Farms
Paris
★4.8(23)Local beef supplier in Paris, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Short Creek Farm
Kennebunk
★4.8(11)Local beef supplier in Kennebunk, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Tessiers Farm
Skowhegan
★4.8(41)Local beef supplier in Skowhegan, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Windy Hill Farm Market LLC
Windham
★4.8(135)Local beef supplier in Windham, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Acorn Acres Farm
Buxton
★4.7(6)Local beef supplier in Buxton, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Emery's Meat & Produce
Gardiner
★4.7(128)Local beef supplier in Gardiner, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Findview Farm
Gorham
★4.7(18)Local beef supplier in Gorham, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Herring Brothers Meats Retail Store
Guilford
★4.7(59)Local beef supplier in Guilford, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Misty Brook Farm
Albion
★4.7(36)Local beef supplier in Albion, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pineland Farms Natural Meats
New Gloucester
★4.6(10)Local beef supplier in New Gloucester, Maine. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sirloin's Butcher Shop
Scarborough
★4.4(126)Scarborough butcher shop known for USDA Certified Black Angus Choice beef and locally sourced meats. Sells quarter, half, and whole beef with excellent selection and customer service. A local favorite with 126 reviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buying Beef in Maine
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How much does half a cow cost in Maine?
Expect $2,000-2,900 total for a half cow in Maine. Conventional/grain-assist runs $4.00-4.75/lb hanging weight; grass-fed is $4.75-5.75/lb; certified organic/heritage (like Belted Galloway) reaches $5.75-6.50/lb. Add $525 processing fees. Your take-home yield is about 234 lbs, making effective cost $9-12/lb.
02
Why does Maine beef cost more than national averages?
Maine prices run 15-35% above national averages due to three factors: (1) grain must be trucked from the Midwest, adding transportation cost; (2) harsh winters require expensive hay just to maintain cattle weight; (3) limited processing capacity means higher overhead per animal. The premium reflects genuine production challenges, not marketing.
03
How far in advance do I need to order?
Plan 12-18 months ahead. Maine processors (Herring Brothers, Luce's, Bubier) book that far out. Contact farms in January-March to reserve a fall harvest slot. Your best chance for 'immediate' beef is getting on a farm's cancellation waitlist - shares occasionally open when buyers back out.
04
What is a Belted Galloway and should I buy one?
Belted Galloways ('Belties') are the iconic black-and-white 'Oreo cows' of Maine. Originating from Scotland, they developed a double coat for cold weather and don't need thick backfat for warmth - resulting in leaner, higher-yielding carcasses. The meat has intense, earthy flavor. Cuts are smaller than commercial breeds, but meat-to-bone ratio is excellent. Aldermere Farm in Rockport maintains a world-renowned herd.
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