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Venturacci Schuler Partners - VSP Beef
Reno
★5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Reno, Nevada. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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View DetailsBuy Half a Cow in Reno, Nevada
7 local suppliers selling bulk beef in the Reno area. Prices in Nevada typically range $10.00-11.00/lb per pound.
Avg. Rating
4.6 stars
437 reviews
Half Cow Cost
$2,200-4,100
in Nevada
Best Season
September-November
peak availability
Hanging Weight
$4.50-6.50/lb
before processing
When to Buy in Nevada
Late summer/fall (September-November) is peak season when cattle come off summer mountain ranges at peak nutritional density. Grass-finished beef is best in this window as animals have been grazing green forage (anabolic state) up until slaughter. Winter (January-March) offers leaner selection as cattle often lose condition unless heavily supplemented. Book 3-6 months ahead.
7 Suppliers in Reno
Butcher
Armando & Sons Butcher Shop
Reno
★4.8(109)Local beef supplier in Reno, Nevada. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Butcher Boy Meat Market
Reno
★4.7(239)Local beef supplier in Reno, Nevada. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Wolf Pack Meats
Reno
★4.6(26)Local beef supplier in Reno, Nevada. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Ponderosa Meat
Reno
★4.4(54)Local beef supplier in Reno, Nevada. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Alpine-Ranch Grass Fed Beef
Reno
★4.3(6)Local beef supplier in Reno, Nevada. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Local beef supplier in Reno, Nevada. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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View DetailsReno Supplier Breakdown
Supplier Types
- 5 Farms
- 2 Butchers
Sourcing Options
Delivery Options
- 7 offer Farm Pickup
Local Tip for Nevada Buyers
The new Nevada State Meat Inspection Program (2026) breaks the federal bottleneck - more local processors can now serve the direct-to-consumer market. For value, utilize 'cow-pooling' a whole cow from Eastern Nevada (saving $1/lb over quarters). Las Vegas residents should use co-op delivery drops rather than making the long drive to Northern Nevada production zones. Request the Fifth Quarter (bones, suet, organs) - you're paying for it in the hanging weight.
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Frequently Asked Questionsabout buying beef in Nevada
01
What does half a cow cost in Nevada?
A half cow in Nevada costs $2,200-4,100 depending on producer and finishing. At $5.50/lb hanging weight (600 lbs), you pay the rancher ~$3,300, plus $62.50 slaughter fee (split) and $1.25/lb processing (~$750), totaling ~$4,112. Your take-home yield is about 390 lbs, making effective cost approximately $10.54/lb for all cuts from filet to ground.
02
What is the 'Nevada Diet' and sagebrush terroir?
The 'Nevada Diet' for grain-finishing uses local corn, alfalfa, and agricultural byproducts like potato trimmings and apple pomace. For grass-fed, the 'sagebrush terroir' comes from diverse Great Basin forage - Indian ricegrass, Great Basin wildrye, globemallow. The phytochemical complexity imparts herbaceous, mineral-forward notes that connoisseurs describe as distinct from monoculture grain-fed beef.
03
What is the Nevada State Meat Inspection Program?
In late 2025, USDA certified Nevada's state inspection program as meeting federal 'at least equal to' standards. Effective 2026, facilities can apply for state inspection, allowing commercial meat sales within Nevada without continuous federal oversight. This breaks the historic bottleneck, increasing local processor availability and potentially making smaller retail cuts legal without scarce USDA slots.
04
How do I get beef in Las Vegas when production is so far away?
Las Vegas is the most difficult Nevada market for local beef. Strategy: (1) Use Bar 10 Beef's established delivery drops at N. Decatur and Dean Martin, (2) Join Vegas Food Co-op which aggregates orders, (3) Source from Pahrump (Green Life Produce/B-H Premium Meats), (4) Coordinate with Northern Nevada producers who run occasional delivery routes south. Avoid the 4-5 hour drive to Reno unless combining with a trip.