About Us
Own a Cow. Experience the Ranch. Fill Your Freezer.
Let’s paint the picture…
Mark and Patti didn’t grow up on a ranch—but they found their rhythm on one. After years of dreaming, they finally took the leap into homestead farming. This year, they’re raising 10 grass-fed, hormone-free calves right on their property with love, intention, and a whole lot of care.
And now, they’re offering something rare:
The chance to reserve one of these cows before it ever hits the market.
✅ Watch livestreams of your cow grazing on open pasture
✅ Name your cow (yep, some people get real creative)
✅ Tour the ranch with your family
✅ And when the time comes, customize your processing with a local, family-owned butcher in small-town America
When you reserve a cow, you're not just buying beef. You’re stepping into the story.
How It Works
There are only 10 cows available this year.
To secure your spot, you’ll pay a $500 non-refundable reservation fee, which gives you the exclusive right to purchase your cow at market price when it’s ready. If you choose to pass at the time of slaughter, no worries—the cow will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.
Come spring, you’ll work directly with our trusted processor to decide exactly how you want your beef cut—steaks, roasts, ribs, ground beef, bones for broth, organ meats—you’re in full control.
What You’re
Getting
This isn’t grocery store beef. This is local, ethical, pasture-raised meat, and you’re part of the entire journey. You’re getting:
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An authentic farm-to-freezer experience
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A whole cow, raised without hormones or antibiotics
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Custom processing with a family-owned butcher
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Full transparency and traceability from pasture to plate
What You Can Expect When You Purchase a Cow
To help you understand what you're getting when you reserve a full grass-fed cow, we've gathered real data based on USDA reports, agricultural extension services, and current market prices (2025).
Live Weight Estimate:
Our grass-fed cattle are finished at approximately 1,200 pounds live weight.
Yield Breakdown:
After slaughter and processing:
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Hanging weight (carcass): ~660 pounds (≈55% of live weight)
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Packaged, take-home beef: ~460 pounds (≈70% of carcass weight)
This is the meat you'll take home—steaks, ground beef, roasts, ribs, and more—fully customized based on your preferences.
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Live Market Value: Grass-fed beef steers typically sell for $2.50–$3.00 per pound live weight. For a 1,200-lb steer, that’s $3,000–$3,600.
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Processing Fees: Slaughter and custom processing usually add $350–$500, depending on your cut selections and packaging.
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Estimated Total Investment:
Around $3,400 to $4,100 all-in.
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Cost Per Pound of Packaged Beef:
With approximately 460 pounds of meat, your final cost averages $7.40 to $8.90 per pound—and that includes premium cuts and custom processing.
🛒 Grocery Store Comparison
By comparison, retail prices for grass-fed beef in grocery stores and direct-to-consumer farms are:
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Ground Beef (90/10): ~$9.49/lb
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Ribeye Steaks: ~$43.98/lb
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Sirloin Steaks: ~$24.99/lb
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Roasts (London Broil): ~$15.00/lb
Purchasing directly from the ranch offers significant savings—especially considering you're getting all the cuts, not just the inexpensive ones.
