Farm
Tuscarora Farm
Martinsburg
★5.0(3)Local beef supplier in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Natural
1/4 Cow · 1/2 Cow · Whole Cow
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View DetailsBuy Half a Cow in Martinsburg, West Virginia
2 local suppliers selling bulk beef in the Martinsburg area. Prices in West Virginia typically range $8.77-11.03/lb per pound.
Avg. Rating
4.9 stars
442 reviews
Half Cow Cost
$2,000-2,500
in West Virginia
Best Season
May-July or October-November
peak availability
Hanging Weight
$4.50-5.50/lb
before processing
When to Buy in West Virginia
The Spring Flush (May-July) produces premium grass-fed beef when cattle graze lush, rapidly growing grasses with high sugars and beta-carotene. Fall harvest (October-November) offers consistent quality at peak weight before winter. Avoid late winter grass-fed (February-April) unless farmer has exceptional stored forage. The 'Deer Blackout' (November-January) severely limits processing.
2 Suppliers in Martinsburg
Farm
Crestview Meat Market
Martinsburg
★4.8(439)Local beef supplier in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Contact them directly for current availability and pricing on bulk beef purchases.
Natural
1/4 Cow · 1/2 Cow · Whole Cow
Farm Pickup
View DetailsLocal Tip for West Virginia Buyers
The Greenbrier Valley is the 'Napa Valley' of West Virginia beef - limestone soils allow for high-density stocking and superior grass-finishing. When interviewing farmers, ask if they harvest during the Spring Flush for the yellowest fat and most complex flavor. Murray Grey cattle are moderate-framed and marble well on grass - ideal for manageable share sizes.
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Frequently Asked Questionsabout buying beef in West Virginia
01
What does half a cow cost in West Virginia?
A half cow in West Virginia costs $2,000-2,500 total. At $4.50-5.50/lb hanging weight (360 lbs), you pay the farmer $1,620-1,980, plus $40-50 slaughter fee (split) and $324-414 processing ($0.90-1.15/lb). Your take-home yield is about 230 lbs, making effective cost $8.77-11.03/lb. This delivers ribeyes and filet mignon at ground beef prices.
02
Why can't I get beef processed during deer season in West Virginia?
The 'Deer Blackout' runs from early November through mid-January. West Virginia's massive deer hunting season overwhelms local meat processors - they switch almost entirely to venison processing. If you want beef for Thanksgiving or Christmas, schedule slaughter by late October at the latest, or plan for February pickup.
03
What makes Greenbrier Valley beef special?
The Greenbrier Valley sits on karst limestone formations that naturally buffer soil acidity and promote nutrient-dense forages like clover, orchardgrass, and fescue. Cattle grazing these limestone-based soils develop stronger skeletal structures and more complex flavor profiles. It's West Virginia's premier beef-producing region, sometimes called the 'Napa Valley' of Appalachian beef.
04
What is 'grain-on-grass' beef?
Cattle spend their lives on pasture but receive a bucket of grain daily for the final 90-120 days. This creates a hybrid product: the lifestyle of a pastured animal with the white, firm fat and milder flavor of grain-finished beef. It's often the best entry point for consumers transitioning from supermarket beef to local products.