Frequently Asked Questions - BEEF

Our cattle are 100% grass-fed and grass-finished and in the pasture. All animals on our farm are raised humanely, without any artificial growth hormones or antibiotics. Our pastures are never sprayed with chemicals. We only sell what we raise. Grass-fed/finished beef tend to be leaner; however, allowing them to forage all summer increases their fat marbling.  

You pay the hanging weight rate + butcher cost ($80 kill fee + $1.00 per pound for processing). (Butcher prices subject to change without notice.)

Rate for whole: $6.99 per pound of hanging weight PLUS butcher fee

Rate for half: $7.49 per pound of hanging weight PLUS butcher fee

Examples for estimation/representation only:

Example 1 / Whole

Hanging weight: 490 pounds

Butcher fee: $80 + ($1.00 x 490) = $570 (payable to butcher)

Cost of animal:  $6.99 x 490 = $3,425 (payable to Price Creek Farm)

Total estimate due: $3,995

Example 2 / Half

Hanging weight: 245 pounds

Butcher fee: $40 + ($1.00 x 245) = $285 (payable to butcher)

Cost of animal: $7.49 x 245 = $1,835 (payable to Price Creek Farm)

Total estimate due: $2,120

Hanging weight: The weight of the animal after removing parts that are not used, (hide, head, offal). This is 59-62% of the live weight. Estimated hanging weight for a whole cow is, on average, between 400 and 500 lbs. 

The expected yield of retail cuts from beef carcasses ranges from approximately 55% to 75%, depending on the fatness and muscling of the animal, evaporation during aging, and the type of cuts produced. (Based on whole example above, 490 hanging weight x 55% yield = 269.5 pounds of retail cuts.)

The typical breakdown is 20% Steaks, 30% roasts and 50% hamburger, as well as your portion of bones and organ meats. However, with a whole or half, you get to decide how the beef is cut and packaged, according to your tastes. 

There are certain parts of a cow that are one-per-animal, like the tongue and heart. If you order a half, it’s first-come-first-serve. If you want the heart or tongue, please tell us when you order and we’ll let you know if it’s still available for your cow.

Yes. However, the costs will be substantially higher than estimated in this document, and we would therefore need to provide you with an updated estimate to reflect USDA-processing costs. (The cost of the cow would not change.) 

You will need approximately 1 cubic foot of freezer space for every 30 pounds of packaged meat. Tip: A 14-cubic foot freezer is suggested for half beef purchases. A chest freezer is ideal since the cold air will not flow down when opened. 

Call/email us and pay your (cash only) deposit. (Whole Beef Deposit: $400, Half Beef Deposit: $200 -- non-refundable) 

Upon receipt of the deposit, we will discuss your cut options and preferences as well as time frame and estimated amounts due. The balance (cash only) will be due at delivery of the meat. The fee for the processor must be made separately.

With your live animal purchase, we arrange the harvest of the animal, transportation to a local custom butcher for processing, and communicate with the butcher on your behalf. The meat will be hung for 14 days of dry aging to allow natural enzymes to tenderize and enhance the flavor. 

You will be provided with options for various meat cuts (quantity of steaks, roasts, hamburger etc.). Your meat will then be custom-cut and vacuum-packed to your order. Delivery of your order can take place at the Haile Farmers' Market or the farm.

We welcome freezer meat pickups at the farm, at a mutually agreed upon day/time.  However, we can also provide delivery to your home if you live in the Gainesville/ West Jacksonville area at a flat rate of $50.  

Pigs on our farm are allowed to be pigs. They are raised in the woods where they can root around to eat acorns, plants, grubs and even partake in mud baths -- with only a strand of hot wire keeping them in. It is important to keep infrastructure at a minimum, which allows us to rotate the pigs easily and frequently. No artificial growth hormones or antibiotics. 

You pay the hanging weight rate + butcher cost ($60 kill fee + $1.00 per pound for processing/vacuum seal. Note: there may be additional fees if you request any sausage, smoking, etc.) (Butcher's prices subject to change without notice.)

Rate for whole: $5.49 per pound of hanging weight PLUS butcher fee

Rate for half: $5.99 per pound of hanging weight PLUS butcher fee

Examples for estimation/representation only:

Example 1 / Whole

Hanging weight: 260 pounds

Butcher fee: $60 + ($1.00 x 260) = $320 (payable to butcher)*

Cost of animal: $5.49 x 260 = $1,427 (payable to Price Creek Farm)

Total estimate due:  $1,747

Example 2 / Half

Hanging weight: 130 pounds

Butcher fee: $30 + ($1.00 x 130) = $160 (payable to butcher)*

Cost of animal: $5.99 x 130 = $778 (payable to Price Creek Farm)

Total estimate due: $938

*Assumes no smoking (i.e., bacon), sausages, sausage patties, etc. These are additional charges. Processing fees subject to change without notice.

Hanging weight: The weight of the animal after removing parts that are not used, (hide, head, offal).  Estimated hanging weight for a whole pig, on average, is between 250 and 350 lbs. 

Call/email us and pay your (cash only) deposit. (Whole Pig Deposit: $400, Half Pig Deposit: $200 -- non-refundable) 

Upon receipt of the deposit, we will discuss your cut options and preferences as well as time frame and estimated amounts due. The balance (cash only) will be due at delivery of the meat. The fee for the processor must be made separately.

With your live animal purchase, we arrange the harvest of the animal, transportation to a local custom butcher for processing, and communicate with the butcher on your behalf. 

You will be provided with options for various meat cuts (roasts, sausages, etc.). Your meat will then be custom-cut and vacuum-packed to your order. Delivery of your order can take place at the Haile Farmers' Market or the farm.

We welcome freezer meat pickups at the farm, at a mutually agreed upon day/time.  However, we can also provide delivery to your home if you live in the Gainesville/ West Jacksonville area at a flat rate of $50.