How much meat will I have to put in my freezer if I buy a half beef?
a. Around 145 lbs.
Including processing fees, what is the average cost for a half?
a. $1200 is the AVERAGE COST for a half beef
How is that cost calculated?
a. We charge $3 per lb hot carcass weight. If the hot carcass weight of the
whole animal is 650 lbs, the hot carcass weight for half of it is 325 lbs.
325 lbs x $3/lb = $975
The processing fee is .55 per pound of hot carcass weight, so
325 lbs x .55 = $178.75, and
$975 + $178.75 = $1153.75
The slaughter fee for an animal is $40, and half of that is $20
(remember we're calculated cost for a half, not the whole beef) so,
$1153.75 + $20 slaughter fee = $1173.75
What do I end up paying per pound for the meat I have to put in the
freezer?
a. $1173.75 total cost divided by 145 lbs to put in the freezer =
$8.09 per pound -Remember....this is an average
What do you mean by hot carcass weight?
a. The hot carcass weight is the weight of the animal after it is slaughtered
and the head, tail, legs, hide, and organs are removed.
What do you mean by live weight?
a. The live weight is the weight of the animal the day it is taken to the
processor but prior to actual slaughter.
Can you provide a sample cut list for a half beef?
a. 62 lbs Ground Beef
10 lbs Stew Beef
10 lbs Cube Steak
6 Filets
14 NY Strips
10 Ribeye Steaks
10 Sirloin Steaks
7 Chuck Roasts
3 Shoulder Roasts
3 Sirloin Tip Roasts
6 lbs Liver
Please
note that the above is an estimate only. The processor will cut your half to YOUR specifications.
How soon can I get a half beef?
a. We
maintain a waiting list for halves and whole beef. When the next crop is ready for harvest we
call the folks who are next on the list.
Sometimes the customer isn’t able to purchase at the time the calf is
ready, so we call the next person on the list.
We harvest twice per year as the calves are ready.
How do I get my name put on the list
for a half or whole beef?
a. Call
Mac at 864-226-5937 or send an email to robinmcgee16@gmail.com and ask to be put on
the waiting list.
What if I only want a quarter beef?
a. We do
not sell quarters; however, a few of our customers will purchase a half and
split it with their family members or friends.
It is up to the customer to find someone to split a half with them
before they are placed on our waiting list.
Do I cook Grassfed beef the same as I cook grain fed (grocery store) beef?
a. NO! Grassfed beef should be cooked at a lower
temperature and a little slower than grain fed beef.
Can I purchase Carolina Grassfed Beef & Free-Range Eggs in any store?
a. Carolina
Grassfed Beef & Free-Range Eggs is proud to announce that our Farm Store is
now OPEN! We are open Tuesday thru
Sunday by appointment only. Just give us
a call and let us know when you would like to come by to purchase beef by the
cut or eggs.
In
Anderson, SC, you may purchase our eggs in the following locations:
Davis
Downtown Market
Concord
Produce
Nature’s
Cupboard
Denver
Downs Produce
Barnwood
Grill in Anderson uses our eggs and ground beef
In
Athens, GA:
Athens Locally Grown (when eggs are abundant)