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. Contact the supplier to arrange the collection location and time.
River Road Farm in Franklin offers grass-fed, grass-finished half and whole beef shares with custom cut sheets. Contact the farm to confirm the next processing date and arrange collection. Current share availability is unconfirmed. The map shows an approximate Franklin town location. Confirm the exact pickup address before traveling.
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
Animal Types
Sourcing
Delivery & Pricing
Delivery Options
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
Where is River Road Farm located?
River Road Farm is based in the Franklin, Virginia area. Arrange the collection location and time directly with the supplier.
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.
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/.