Buy Half a Cow
A full side of beef, 300 to 400 lbs of premium cuts custom processed to your family. Split with a friend or stock a full freezer for 6 to 8 months.
Ideal for: large families, splitting with a friend, or serious meal preppers
Buying half a cow means one full side of beef, roughly 300 to 400 lbs of custom-cut, USDA-inspected beef packed for your freezer. Families use a half to lock in 6 to 8 months of meals at a real per-pound discount, and plenty of neighbors split one to make the freezer math easy. Processing runs about $2,350, and the farmer bills you separately for the beef, so the final total depends on hanging weight. Pickup is in Long Grove, Iowa.
Every share is cut and wrapped in our own shop under USDA custom processing, so you get exactly the steaks, roasts, and ground beef your family eats.
What You'll Get
Approximately 300-400 lbs of premium, custom-cut beef
Plus custom sausage, snack sticks, jerky, and organ packaging available!
Common Questions
Everything families ask before buying half beef
"That's a LOT of meat"
It is! That is why many families split a half with a friend, neighbor, or family member. We can package it as two separate orders. You both save big.
"Do I need a special freezer?"
A 14-cubic-foot chest freezer does the trick. They run $300-500 at any appliance store and pay for themselves with your first order through grocery savings.
"What about the upfront cost?"
At roughly $2,350 in processing for 300 to 400 lbs, you are paying a great per-pound rate for premium cuts that would cost $9 to $28 per pound at the store. That is 6 to 8 months of dinners handled.
Every Cut Is Customizable
Steak thickness, roast sizes, ground beef portions - it's your beef, your way.
USDA-Inspected Facility
Clean, safe handling you can trust
Experienced Butchers
3 generations of craft expertise
Quad Cities Family
Your Long Grove neighbors
Reserve Your Half Beef
Pay upfront or submit an inquiry. We'll contact you to discuss cut preferences.
Have Questions First?
We'll contact you within 1 business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for half beef buyers.
How It Works
Simple process, custom results.
1. Pre-Pay or Reserve
Pre-pay online or fill out the form above to reserve your beef.
2. We Contact You
We'll call to discuss your specific cut preferences and package sizes.
3. Custom Processing
3-4 weeks of expert butchering, exactly how you want it.
4. Pickup & Pay Balance
Balance due at pickup. Heat-shrink packaged and ready for your freezer.
Not the Right Size?
We offer four sizes to fit every family and budget.
Ready to Fill Your Freezer?
Questions? Call us directly or reserve your half beef today.