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Buy Half a Cow in Oregon

How Much Does Half a Cow Cost in Oregon?

Half a cow in Oregon costs $2,400-3,200 ($9.00-13.00/lb take-home). There are 30 local suppliers to choose from. Best time to buy: June-October. Most farms offer grass-fed beef.

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Why Half a Cow Costs $2,400-3,200 in Oregon

Oregon maintains 1.24 million cattle, making beef the first or second most valuable agricultural commodity at over $900 million annually. The state's geography creates two distinct cattle economies: intensive grass-based operations west of the Cascades, and extensive rangeland operations in the high desert east. The direct-to-consumer movement is strong, particularly in the Portland metro area.

30 Suppliers
$4.50-7.55/lb Hanging Weight
June-October Best Season
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Buying Bulk Beef in Oregon: Expert Guide

Pricing

Half cow: $2,400-3,200

Hanging weight: $4.50-7.55/lb

Take-home: $9.00-13.00/lb

Best Time to Buy

Peak season: June-October

For grass-finished beef, late spring through early fall (June-October) aligns with peak forage quality. Western Oregon's 'mud season' (November-May) affects pasture operations—producers often harvest before deep mud or rely on hay. Eastern Oregon beef comes off summer range in October. Book 4-6 months ahead, especially for fall.

Common Breeds

Black Angus, Hereford, Red Angus, Highland, Galloway

Typical practice: Grass-fed

Local Tip

For Portland consumers, the 'drop site' model works well—Carman Ranch delivers to eligible zip codes, Lonely Lane Farms services specific quadrants on scheduled days. You don't need a truck or country drive for bulk beef. For Eastern Oregon beef (often better pricing), coordinate with producers who deliver to Portland hubs.

Top Production Regions

Portland/Willamette Valley (Marion, Clackamas, Yamhill counties)Eastern Oregon (Baker, Union, Malheur, Harney counties)Southern Oregon (Rogue Valley, Josephine, Jackson counties)Central Oregon (Deschutes, Crook counties)

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30 Suppliers in Oregon

These farms have half a beef for sale in Oregon — most also sell 1/2 and 1/4 cow shares direct from the farm, priced by hanging weight.

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Larkin Valley Ranch

Redmond

5.0(11)

Redmond, Oregon high-desert valley ranch. All-natural grass-fed, grass-finished Angus beef serving Central Oregon.

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Nehalem River Ranch

Nehalem

5.0(2)

Oregon Coastal Range pasture-based farm. Animal Welfare Approved and Certified Grassfed. Raised with respect for animals and land.

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Square Mile Ranch

Wallowa

5.0(5)

Wallowa, Oregon regeneratively raised, grass-fed, grass-finished beef. Quarter, half, and whole shares available.

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4Y Ranch

Jefferson

4Y Ranch in Jefferson offers quarter, half and whole grass-fed, grain-finished beef, processed at Mid Valley Processing. Arrange pickup or delivery with the ranch. The map shows the approximate Jefferson area.

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Big Rock Ranch

Terrebonne

Raina and Nathaniel Potter offer quarter, half and whole beef shares with pickup by arrangement. The published 2026 harvest is October 10, with collection expected in late October or early November. Map point represents Terrebonne.

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Justin and Jill Rodgers raise cattle in Prineville, Oregon and work with other local producers. Big Summit offers grass-fed and grass-finished quarter, half and whole beef shares, with seasonal fall processing and custom cutting. Buyers collect shares from the assigned processor. The map marks Central Oregon Butcher Boys, one of the processors named by the farm; confirm which processor will handle your order.

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Birkeland Farm raises cattle at sites around Beavercreek and Molalla, Oregon, and also sources from selected local ranches. It offers grass-fed, grass-finished quarter, half and whole beef. The mapped Sandy address is Malco’s Buxton Meats, its published half-beef pickup processor, not the farm.

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Family-owned ranch near Roseburg, Oregon, selling quarter, half and whole beef by pre-order. They source cattle from local ranchers and the livestock auction and finish them: grass-finished in spring, or grain-finished for 90+ days (April to November). Halves and wholes are picked up at Crystal Creek, their butcher in Roseburg; quarters at meet-ups in Roseburg or Winston, or Springfield by arrangement. Paid delivery within Oregon, Northern California and Southern Washington. Map shows Roseburg, not the ranch.

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Sells quarter, half and whole beef shares for pickup at Cinder Butte Meat in Redmond. Published product dates conflict; confirm the processing date before ordering.

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Chris and Cate Casad operate a family farm in Madras, Oregon. They offer quarter, half and whole beef shares from pasture-raised cattle, described by the farm as grass-fed and grass-finished. Current share products specify pickup at Redmond Smokehouse after processing; shares cannot be shipped. The map marks the farm, not the processor pickup point. Fall 2026 beef shares showed sold out when checked September 17, 2026.

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D&B Land and Livestock raises grass-fed, grass-finished beef in southwest Oregon and offers quarter, half, and whole carcass shares. Its current program explicitly delivers to Medford and also serves regional restaurants and school districts.

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DAAM Beef

Juntura

Family ranch offering grass-finished quarter, half and whole beef. Quarter and half orders include frozen shipping to AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY. Email to arrange harvest timing; published ship days are Tuesdays. Map shows approximate Juntura, not a ranch entrance.

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DD Ranch

Terrebonne

Offers quarter, half and whole beef shares through monthly processing. Arrange collection with the Terrebonne ranch.

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Zack and Annika Dauenhauer raise grass-fed and grass-finished Angus beef in Southern Oregon. Their seasonal program offers eighth, quarter, half and whole beef, with local delivery or pickup arranged by the ranch. Checked September 16, 2026: 2026 bulk beef is sold out; the farm invites email-list sign-ups for 2027 ordering updates. Ask for the next season’s quote rather than relying on older package prices. Map location is approximate, based on Talent, Oregon. Contact the farm for the exact collection or delivery arrangements.

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Eola Crest Cattle offers eighth, quarter and half beef by special order through its 71X Farmstore near McMinnville. Buyers should arrange the collection date with the farm store; current share allocation is not published.

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Marion Acres

Hillsboro

Marion Acres offers quarter, half and whole pasture-raised beef, collected directly from The Meating Place in Hillsboro after the butcher calls or texts. Both its large and small 2026 share products are marked out of stock, so ask about future reservations.

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Martson Farm offers quarter, half and whole beef with standard cutting instructions. Buyers collect at the Molalla farm by appointment, or arrange delivery for qualifying orders within 30 miles; processing availability must be checked with the farm.

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North 44 Farm raises grass-fed and grass-finished beef in Central Oregon. Eighth through whole shares are sold by packaged weight. Curbside farm pickup is scheduled after ordering, and local delivery depends on the farm’s service area. Beef shares are explicitly excluded from shipping. Checked September 16, 2026: all four beef-share sizes show sold out. Contact the farm for the next batch and confirm collection instructions before visiting.

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Oak Island Farms offers quarter, half and whole beef, with packaged meat collected from the processor. June and September 2026 shares are marked sold out, and the December grain-finished program lists Jacobmuhlen’s Meats; confirm the processor and allocation when reserving.

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Oregon Meat Co sells grass-fed and grass-finished half-beef shares from its Scio-based Rossallini Farm business. Buyers can request custom cuts, collect at scheduled pickup events, or arrange delivery along the Eugene-to-Portland I-5 corridor.

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Pat~n~Tam's Beef offers half and whole beef through the farm's linked online store. Buyers should confirm the share allocation and collection or local delivery option with the farm before reserving; the retrieved store does not establish current stock. The map shows approximate Stanfield.

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Pioneer Ranch sells quarter and half Wagyu beef by deposit, with cuts arranged after ordering. The owner personally delivers bulk orders; contact the ranch to discuss delivery. Map shows Tumalo, not the farm.

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Pumpkin Patch Cattle Co. offers quarter, half and whole beef, with packaged shares collected from Jacobsmuhlen’s Meats in Cornelius. Buyers should ask the Sauvie Island farm for the next slaughter schedule because its share information sheet is undated.

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Ramage Farms offers half and whole grass-fed, grass-finished beef for direct farm pickup in Canby. Buyers inquire for the current quote and processing date; the map location is an approximate Canby town center.

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Jess and Greta Ropp raise Shorthorn cattle near Albany, Oregon. Their pasture-raised, grass-fed and grain-finished beef is sold by the quarter, half or whole. The farm arranges processing and follows up with collection or delivery details after reservation.

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The Ground Market offers eighth, quarter, half and whole beef from its farm partners, with pickup arranged at its store, butcher or seasonal market. Its current page marks 2026 and 2027 shares sold out and offers a waitlist for future shares.

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The Meating Place sells quarter, half and whole beef through its Hillsboro butcher shop, with processing and collection arranged there. Orders are accepted January through August, so buyers checking in October should ask about the next ordering season.

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Winter Green Beef raises grass-fed cattle at Winter Green Farm in Noti and offers quarter, half, and whole beef shares. Organic and non-organic options are available, with processing included and pickup options in Eugene, Portland, and Florence.

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Mark Wunsch raises Angus cattle in Madras, Oregon and offers grain-finished quarter, half and whole beef shares. Buyers arrange custom cutting and collect their beef from Cinder Butte Meat Company in Redmond. The map marks that processor pickup point, not the ranch. Confirm the next harvest and share allocation directly with the ranch.

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Yoder Cattle Co. raises Angus and Angus-cross cattle east of Brownsville, Oregon, at a Sweet Home mailing address. It offers quarter, half and whole beef, with grain-finished beef as the standard program and grass finishing available by inquiry. Its farm-owned store advertises home delivery to Corvallis and other Willamette Valley communities.

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Bulk Beef in Nearby States

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Frequently Asked Questions: Buying Beef in Oregon

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What does half a cow cost in Oregon?

A half cow in Oregon costs $2,400-3,200 total. At $5.50/lb hanging weight (400 lbs), expect ~$2,200 for meat, plus $85 slaughter/disposal (half share) and $1.10/lb cut and wrap (~$440), totaling ~$2,725. Your take-home yield is about 260 lbs, making effective cost ~$10.48/lb. Premium grass-fed Willamette Valley operations run higher.

02

Can I legally resell Custom Exempt beef in Oregon?

No. Custom Exempt beef is stamped 'Not For Sale.' You purchase a live animal share before slaughter; the processor serves you as the owner. This meat is strictly for your household and non-paying guests. It cannot be resold, donated to a food bank, or served in a restaurant. To resell, meat must be USDA or Oregon State inspected.

03

Why is Willamette Valley beef more expensive than Eastern Oregon?

Willamette Valley land is among Oregon's most expensive agricultural real estate. Small-scale farms have higher per-acre overhead. Intensive rotational grazing requires more labor. Grass-finishing takes 6-10 months longer than grain-finishing—an extra season of care. Eastern Oregon benefits from vast economies of scale and lower lease rates on public rangelands.

04

What is 'shrink' and why did I get less meat than expected?

Shrink is weight lost during aging (water evaporation) and cutting (bone/fat removal). Your packaged weight is typically 60-65% of hanging weight. Grass-fed cattle may yield slightly less due to lower fat content. Ordering boneless cuts further reduces weight but increases pure meat per pound. Clarify if pricing is based on hanging or live weight to budget accurately.

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