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River Road Farm

Franklin, Virginia

About River Road Farm

River Road Farm is a farm in Franklin, Virginia. They offer 1/2 cow, whole cow purchases. Pickup available at their Franklin location.

River Road Farm is a Franklin cattle farm offering 100% grass-fed and grass-finished half and whole beef shares. Its active deposit pages publish take-home estimates and allow buyers to request custom cuts and optional bones, organs, or suet.

About This Farm

River Road is a long-running Franklin family farm with a direct grass-finished beef program, an on-farm market, regional market participation, and community events. Its active share store now offers half and whole animals with custom cutting.

Farming Practices

  • 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cattle
  • Strict grass-only cattle diet, according to the farm
  • Pasture-based cattle operation in Franklin

Products & Specialties

Available Products

  • Half cow, 200+ lb take-home
  • Whole cow, 450+ lb take-home
  • Customizable cut sheet
  • Optional soup bones, organs, and suet by request

Farm Specialties

  • Hampton Roads-area grass-finished beef
  • Half and whole cow shares
  • Large published take-home estimates

Bulk Purchase & Processing

Bulk Options

  • Half beef
  • Whole beef

Processing Details

  • Butcher fees are billed in addition to the farm share price
  • Average butcher fee is stated as about $250 per half and $500 per whole
  • Processor identity, aging period, packaging, inspection status, and pickup point should be confirmed

Delivery Details

  • Farm is on River Road in Franklin
  • The farm participates in Hampton Roads-area markets
  • Confirm the bulk-share collection point before ordering; no home delivery is promised

Price Range

Published share price: $2,000 half / $3,900 whole, plus average butcher fees; confirm treatment of the $500 deposit

Minimum Order

Half beef for an animal share; individual cuts are also sold

What They Offer

Purchase Options

1/2 CowWhole Cow

Animal Types

Beef

Sourcing

Grass-FedGrass-FinishedPasture-Raised

Delivery & Pricing

Delivery Options

Farm Pickup

Deposit Required

$500

The current pages separately state a $500 deposit, a $2,000 half-share price plus approximately $250 in butcher fees for 200+ lb, and a $3,900 whole-share price plus approximately $500 in butcher fees for 450+ lb. They do not explicitly say whether the deposit is credited toward the share price. Confirm deposit treatment, processing availability, final butcher charge, packaged weight, cut-sheet deadline, and pickup location.

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Where is River Road Farm located?

River Road Farm is located in Franklin, Virginia. Pickup is available at their location.

02

What does River Road Farm offer?

River Road Farm is a farm offering Beef. They sell 1/2 cow, whole cow quantities. Their beef is grass-fed, grass-finished, pasture-raised.

03

How do I contact River Road Farm?

The fastest way to reach River Road Farm is the inquiry form on this page — we pass your request straight to them. You can also visit their website at https://riverroadfarmva.com/.