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Albanese Meats & Poultry
Manhattan
★5.0(97)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Quick Answer
Half a cow in New York costs $2,000-3,800 ($8.33-14.23/lb per pound take-home). There are 35 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: September-December. Both grass-fed and grain-finished options available.
New York has 630,000 milk cows versus just 100,000 beef cows, making it fundamentally a dairy state with a secondary beef market. The state's 96% small-farm structure (fewer than 49 animals) creates a relationship-based 'freezer trade' where reputation matters more than certification. The dairy-beef cross sector is rising, with Holstein-Angus calves increasingly filling the bulk beef pipeline.
35 Suppliers
$3.50-8.50/lb Hanging Weight
September-December Best Season
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Buying Bulk Beef in New York: Expert Guide
Pricing
Half cow: $2,000-3,800
Hanging weight: $3.50-8.50/lb
Take-home: $8.33-14.23/lb
Best Time to Buy
Peak season: September-December
Fall harvest (September-December) is the 'Grass-Fed Peak' when cattle come off lush summer pastures with maximum beta-carotene in the fat and best marbling. Book in spring (March-May) for fall delivery. Processing bottlenecks mean 6-12 month advance planning is essential.
Common Breeds
Holstein, Black Angus, Red Angus, Hereford, Wagyu
Typical practice: Mixed (pasture-raised, grain-finished)
Local Tip
The geographic price arbitrage is real: the 'Value Belt' of Western NY (Steuben, Allegany, Chautauqua counties) offers prices $1,000+ less than Hudson Valley for a whole cow. The 4-5 hour drive from NYC saves money and connects you with traditional Amish/Mennonite processing communities. Holstein beef is your 'moneyball' play—Prime eating at a discount.
Top Production Regions
Hudson Valley (Dutchess, Columbia, Ulster)Finger LakesSouthern Tier (Steuben, Allegany)North Country (St. Lawrence, Jefferson)Catskills
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35 Suppliers in New York
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Bannister Beef
Kent
★5.0(15)Local beef supplier in Kent, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Dirty Dog Farm
Pine Plains
★5.0(132)Hudson Valley, New York 100% grass-fed beef. Delivers to Westchester, Putnam, Fairfield, Dutchess and Columbia counties. Zero hormones, antibiotics, or chemicals.
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Local beef supplier in Ghent, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Hudson Valley Grass Fed Beef
Montgomery
★5.0(22)Local beef supplier in Montgomery, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Karl Family Farms
Modena
★5.0(17)Local beef supplier in Modena, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Kiernan Farm Grass Fed Beef
Gardiner
★5.0(4)Local beef supplier in Gardiner, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Knapp Farms
Dansville
★5.0(12)Local beef supplier in Dansville, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Marchaland Farms
Greenwich
★5.0(18)Local beef supplier in Greenwich, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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NORTHROP FARMS
Watertown
★5.0(11)Local beef supplier in Watertown, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sweetman's Dairy All Natural Beef
Warwick
★5.0(15)Local beef supplier in Warwick, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Twin Brook Camillus Farm, LLC
Camillus
★5.0(10)Local beef supplier in Camillus, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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New York Beef Company
Poughkeepsie
★4.9(37)Local beef supplier in Poughkeepsie, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Ends Meat
Brooklyn
★4.8(181)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Esposito Meat Market
Manhattan
★4.8(237)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Japan Premium Beef
Manhattan
★4.8(97)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Kinderhook Farm
Valatie
★4.8(91)Local beef supplier in Valatie, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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New York Butcher Shoppe
Nashville
★4.8(63)Local beef supplier in Nashville, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Pino's Prime Meat Market
Manhattan
★4.8(99)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Wilson Beef Farms
Canaseraga
★4.8(238)Local beef supplier in Canaseraga, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Banbury Cross Farm
Goshen
★4.7(29)Local beef supplier in Goshen, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Casablanca Meat Market
Manhattan
★4.7(578)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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East Village Meat Market
Manhattan
★4.7(221)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Freedom Farms
Greene
★4.7(150)Greene, New York family farm offering quarter (~90 lbs), half (~180 lbs), and whole cow (~360 lbs). Ships nationwide with Long Island and NJ delivery available.
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Millbrook Beef & Dairy
Millbrook
★4.7(14)Local beef supplier in Millbrook, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Paisanos Butcher Shop
Brooklyn
★4.7(513)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Seven Bridges Farm
Lima
★4.7(25)Local beef supplier in Lima, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Herondale Farm Inc
Ancramdale
★4.6(9)Local beef supplier in Ancramdale, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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HUDSON & CHARLES Local Sustainable Grass Fed Meats
Manhattan
★4.6(96)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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The Meat Hook
Brooklyn
★4.6(295)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Dickson's Farmstand Meats
Manhattan
★4.5(653)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Prospect Butcher Co.
Brooklyn
★4.5(127)Local beef supplier in Brooklyn, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Red Barn Meats Inc.
Croghan
★4.5(52)Local beef supplier in Croghan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Sweet Tree Farm
Carlisle
★4.5(8)Local beef supplier in Carlisle, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Lobel's Prime Meats
Manhattan
★4.3(71)Local beef supplier in Manhattan, New York. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Buying Beef in New York
01
What does half a cow cost in New York?
Prices vary dramatically by region and tier. Value Tier (Holstein/dairy cross in Western NY): $1,600-1,900 total. Standard Tier (Angus grain-finished in Finger Lakes): $2,000-2,500. Premium Tier (grass-fed in Hudson Valley): $2,800-3,800+. Your effective take-home cost ranges from $8.33/lb for value to $14.23/lb for premium.
02
Is grass-fed beef always better than grain-finished?
'Better' is subjective. Grass-fed beef is leaner with a robust, mineral-rich flavor and often yellowish fat from beta-carotene. Grain-finished is milder and fattier—closer to supermarket taste. If you're used to conventional beef, pure grass-fed can be a shock. 'Pasture-Raised, Grain-Finished' is often the best transition for first-time bulk buyers.
03
Why is my bulk beef darker than grocery store beef?
Supermarket beef is often wet-aged in plastic and sometimes treated with carbon monoxide to maintain bright red color. Your local bulk beef is dry-aged (hung in a cooler 14-21 days), which oxidizes the myoglobin to a deeper burgundy or purple-red. This is a hallmark of quality aging, not spoilage. The meat will bloom to red when exposed to air.
04
Can I split a half cow with a friend in New York?
Yes, 'cow-pooling' is very common. Tell the farmer and butcher before the cut sheet is filled out. Some butchers will split boxes for a small fee; others require you to sort upon pickup. Note that a split half cannot be cut two different ways—you must agree on a single cut specification with your partner.
Buying Guides & Tools
First-Time Buyer's Guide
Everything you need to know
Beef Cuts Guide
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Cut Sheet Guide
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Half vs Quarter Cow
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Grass-Fed vs Grain-Finished
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Freezer Space Guide
How much space you'll need
Bulk Beef vs Grocery
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Price Calculator
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