1/2 Cow Share (Deposit)
Pickup available at Louisa, VA Farm Pick Up
Usually ready in 5+ days
Next Availability: Pick up in June Place your deposit now to claim your spot! Need beef sooner? Check out our smaller 1/16 cow or 1/8 cow options as a great way to hold you over until the next harvest.
A half cow share gives you roughly half of a whole, 100% grassfed, Virginia-raised cow - perfect for larger households, freezer storage, or anyone who enjoys cooking in bigger batches. This is your best value per pound, giving you the most beef for your investment.
Quantity & Pricing:
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Estimated Finished Weight: 225-250 lbs
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Price: $10.15/lb (on Final Packaged Weight)
(Pricing is simple: Your total is calculated based strictly on the final weight of the packages you receive, not the live or hanging weight of the animal.)
What You Pay (Plain & Simple):
- $300 deposit today - this holds your share
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Final total at pickup: Estimated $2,188
(Your total depends on the final weight, but we keep it straightforward.)
Balance is paid when you pick up your beef.
Cut Options:
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Standard Cut (no extra fee): Our most popular choice, designed to give a balanced mix of steaks, roasts, and ground beef.
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Custom Cut (+$45): Prefer specific cuts, steak thickness, roast size? You can tailor your half cow share to your needs. A cut sheet form will be shared with you after checkout.
What’s Included (Standard Cut):
Steaks (about 25%):
Ribeye, Filet Mignon, NY Strip, Top Sirloin, Flat Iron, Skirt, Flank
Roasts (about 25%):
Brisket, London Broil, Eye Round Roast, Chuck Roast, Osso Buco
Other Cuts (about 50%):
80/20 Ground Beef
Specialty Cuts:
Short Ribs, Beef Suet, Marrow Bones, and available organs.
Fulfillment:
Due to the Quantity: Orders are fulfilled quarterly (sometimes every other month). If the exact timing is important to you, reach out and we’ll give you the specific dates for the next harvest. Otherwise, just place your deposit and you’ll be on the list for the next available share.