Beef Sales
DEFINING THE TERMINOLOGY
If you have never purchased beef directly from the farmer, you may be confused about some of the terms.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BUYING BEEF LOCALLY
Fresher and More Nutrient-Dense Meat: Local farmers often prioritize the well-being of their animals and the quality of their meat. Beef from local farms is typically fresher because it doesn't go through the same long transportation and storage processes as grocery store meat. This results in a higher nutrient content, including vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, making it a more nutritious choice for your family.
Lower Risk of Contaminants: Local farms tend to have more control over their production processes and animal welfare standards. This lower-scale, hands-on approach often translates to fewer instances of contamination and antibiotic use in the animals, reducing the risk of harmful residues in your beef.
Transparency in Sourcing: When you buy beef locally, you have the opportunity to learn about the farm's practices, including their animal husbandry, feeding methods, and any potential use of hormones or antibiotics. This transparency allows you to make more informed decisions about the beef you consume.
Beef is an excellent source of protein and supplies 10 essential nutrients including B-vitamins, zinc, and iron that support an active and healthy lifestyle. The nutrients in beef provide our bodies with the strength to thrive throughout all stages of life.
Aberdeen carcasses possess excellent beef characteristics of taste, texture and tenderness as well as exceptional ribeye area per hundred pounds of body weight, which translates to very high-yielding, high-quality, high-value beef carcasses. Also the muscle fibers are smaller, making the beef more tender than other breeds.
DOWNSIDES OF GROCERY STORE MEAT
Unknown Origins: Grocery store meat often comes from large-scale, centralized processing facilities, making it difficult to trace the source of the meat or learn about the conditions in which the animals were raised. This lack of transparency can be concerning for consumers.
Quality and Handling: Mass-produced meat may be subjected to extensive processing, including additives, preservatives, bugs, and excessive handling. This can compromise the overall quality and taste of the beef.
Environmental Impact: The industrial production of meat for grocery stores is associated with environmental concerns, including deforestation, water pollution, and overuse of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance.
If you have never purchased beef directly from the farmer, you may be confused about some of the terms.
- Live weight – This is how much the cow weighs while it is alive.
- Hanging weight – This is how much the cow weighs after it has been harvested, skinned, and gutted. This is the weight that the beef is sold at. The average fullblood Aberdeen hanging weight is 425 lbs.
- Take-home weight – This is the weight of the meat you take home, cut and/or ground to your specifications. Expect this to be around 55% to 75% of the hanging weight, depending on the cuts you select, if you select organs, and if you keep the bones.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BUYING BEEF LOCALLY
Fresher and More Nutrient-Dense Meat: Local farmers often prioritize the well-being of their animals and the quality of their meat. Beef from local farms is typically fresher because it doesn't go through the same long transportation and storage processes as grocery store meat. This results in a higher nutrient content, including vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, making it a more nutritious choice for your family.
Lower Risk of Contaminants: Local farms tend to have more control over their production processes and animal welfare standards. This lower-scale, hands-on approach often translates to fewer instances of contamination and antibiotic use in the animals, reducing the risk of harmful residues in your beef.
Transparency in Sourcing: When you buy beef locally, you have the opportunity to learn about the farm's practices, including their animal husbandry, feeding methods, and any potential use of hormones or antibiotics. This transparency allows you to make more informed decisions about the beef you consume.
Beef is an excellent source of protein and supplies 10 essential nutrients including B-vitamins, zinc, and iron that support an active and healthy lifestyle. The nutrients in beef provide our bodies with the strength to thrive throughout all stages of life.
Aberdeen carcasses possess excellent beef characteristics of taste, texture and tenderness as well as exceptional ribeye area per hundred pounds of body weight, which translates to very high-yielding, high-quality, high-value beef carcasses. Also the muscle fibers are smaller, making the beef more tender than other breeds.
DOWNSIDES OF GROCERY STORE MEAT
Unknown Origins: Grocery store meat often comes from large-scale, centralized processing facilities, making it difficult to trace the source of the meat or learn about the conditions in which the animals were raised. This lack of transparency can be concerning for consumers.
- Florida is the only state in the nation that has banned lab grown meat
- Grocers and big box stores don't disclose if the meat is raised in a lab or in another country
- Large companies are using bugs in food products, again this is undisclosed and actually hidden from the consumer
Quality and Handling: Mass-produced meat may be subjected to extensive processing, including additives, preservatives, bugs, and excessive handling. This can compromise the overall quality and taste of the beef.
Environmental Impact: The industrial production of meat for grocery stores is associated with environmental concerns, including deforestation, water pollution, and overuse of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Selling by the whole or half
Harvest Dates:
January 2025 - sold
May 2025 - sold
July 2025
November 2025
March 2026
June 2026
CALL FOR CURRENT PRICING 804-543-6545
Your Deposit locks in hanging weight price.
Non-refundable deposit $250.00 for half and $500.00 for whole.
You will need to provide coolers for transport of finished beef from butcher to Goochland.
We will coordinate and you pickup beef at the farm.
Call for more information: 804-543-6545