Since we process our beef when a whole beef has been ordered, our ordering process is a reservation process which puts your order in the sequence that it is received. Depending on the number of orders pending, we try to group our order geographically to minimize the cost of delivery. In all cases, we try to deliver beef as soon as possible depending on readiness of the beef, processing schedules and your personal schedule.
Estimating the final cost of your beef share
The cost of our beef is composed of the beef, the processing, and delivery. Our standard charges for beef for the coming spring will be $3.90 per pound for a whole, half, or quarter beef, and $4.00 for eighths and twelves. This price includes the beef and processing. Delivery is $25 or $50, depending upon your zone location. Since we don’t know what the beef price will be until processing, we ask a reservation fee which includes a fee based upon the size ordered. The total cost will be calculated when we process and ascertain the hanging weight of the beef when it is put in for aging. Therefore, assuming that the hanging weight is 680 pounds, and you live in zone 2 – a $50 zip code – the following costs and payments for the different beef portions would apply.
| Portion Size of 680 lbs. hanging | Beef and processing cost | Delivery charge for close in areas |
Total |
Approximate delivered weight (in pounds) |
|
Whole |
$2,652.00 |
$200 |
$2,852.00 |
440 |
|
Half |
$1,326.00 |
$100 |
$1,426.00 |
220 |
|
Quarter |
$663.00 |
$50 |
$713.00 |
110 |
|
eight |
$340.00 |
$50 |
$390.00 |
55 |
|
twelth |
$226.66 |
$50 |
$276.66 |
37 |
So, as you order, be aware of the differences in cost, depending on the hanging weight, your location, and whether you wish to have patties.
What You Get In an Order
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