Buy a Whole Cow
600 to 800 lbs of premium beef custom cut for your household. The lowest cost per pound we offer and roughly a year of dinners for most families.
Ideal for: large families, homesteaders, or splitting among multiple households
Buying a whole cow gives you the best per-pound rate we offer, roughly 600 to 800 lbs of custom-cut, USDA-inspected beef packed how your household eats. Most families use a whole beef to lock in a full year of meals or split one across 2 to 4 households. Processing runs about $4,675, and the farmer bills you separately for the beef itself based on hanging weight. Pickup is at our shop 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 600-800 lbs of premium, custom-cut beef
Plus custom sausage, snack sticks, jerky, and organ packaging available!
Common Questions
Everything families ask before buying whole beef
"Can I split a whole beef with others?"
Absolutely! We can package a whole beef into 2, 4, or even 8 separate orders. Many families go in together to get the best price per pound.
"Where do I store 800 lbs of beef?"
A 20+ cubic foot chest freezer handles a whole beef. Or split it: two 10-cubic-foot freezers work great. Many families distribute across multiple households.
"Is whole beef really worth it?"
At roughly $5.50 per pound you are getting every premium cut, from ribeyes to T-bones to brisket, at ground beef prices. A whole beef saves $2,800+ compared to buying cut by cut at the grocery store.
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 Whole 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 whole 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 whole beef today.