HERITAGE DEXTER BEEF 

Raising animals for consumption is hard but its also beautiful.











Since 2018, we have been working hard to build a beautiful herd of registered Dexter Cattle.
My animals live THE BEST LIFE. They are loved, roam free in grassy pastures and all have names and attitudes we get to know. And yes, we cry when we take them to the processor, but this is how it should be in my opinion. We have become too far removed from the one thing that keeps us alive-our food! 
 
 

Eighth Beef

Great Sampler Pack or for small freezer space. 

- Approx 22 lbs of meat total

-Freezer Space: 1/8th beef will fit in the top of a normal refrigerator/ freezer

- Approx 50% ground beef, 30% roasts, 20% steaks 

- labeled and vacuum sealed from the processor 

-Includes all the typical cuts you want to enjoy like steaks, roasts and ground beef. We will use a standard, predetermined, cut sheet to provide you the best yield. If you want to customize your cut sheet you will need to upgrade to a whole or half beef due to processor limitations. Some cuts are not included due to the nature of the animal. For example, there are only 2 briskets on a cow.

- animal cost @ $8.00/ lb hanging weight + processing fee - total will be around $300-400

- Price per lb of finished meat is 14-16 dollars a pound 

- $150 non refundable deposit required to reserve your 1/8th beef

-Pick up on Farm or at Monthly Farm Basket drop points

Quarter Beef

Includes more cuts than an eighth beef

- Approx 45 lbs of meat total

-Freezer Space: 1/4th beef will fit in a 3-5 cubic foot freezer with some room left over. This might include inside your house freezer if you have nothing else in it.  

- Approx 50% ground beef, 30% roasts, 20% steaks 

- labeled and vacuum sealed from the processor 

-Includes all the typical cuts you want to enjoy like steaks, roasts and ground beef. We will use a standard, predetermined, cut sheet to provide you the best yield. If you want to customize your cut sheet you will need to upgrade to a whole or half beef due to processor limitations. Some cuts are not included due to the nature of the animal. For example, there are only 2 briskets on a cow.

- animal cost @ $8.00/ lb hanging weight + processing fee - total will be around $600-800

- Price per lb of finished meat is 14-16 dollars a pound 

- $300 non refundable deposit required to reserve your 1/4th beef

-Pick up on Farm or at Monthly Farm Basket drop points

Half Beef 

For families who want to fill their freezer 

- Approx 150-200 lbs of meat total

-Freezer Space: a half beef will take up about half of a large upright freezer or a 5-7 cubic foot chest freezer. 

- Approx 50% ground beef, 30% roasts, 20% steaks 

- labeled and vacuum sealed from the processor 

-Includes all the cuts on the animal that you select. This allows for ultimate customization. You select how thick you want your steaks, if you'd like your ground beef pre-made into patties, how big you'd like your roasts or even turn everything into ground and forgo all roasts- the decisions are all yours.

-$1150* animal cost (est based on 150lb hanging weight at %7/lb) + 300* processing fee ( Processing fee is an estimate only- this fee will depend on what you order directly from the processor, and, unlike the 1/4 and 1/8 beef buyers you will pay the processor directly since you are customizing your selections through them. Keep in mind some items are more expensive than others through the processor. For example beef jerky, pre-made patties, or sausage is more expensive than ground beef.) 

- Price per lb of finished, packaged meat is 14-16 dollars a pound 

- $500 non refundable deposit required to reserve your  beef

-Picked up by you directly from the processors location

Whole Beef 

For the serious beef eaters

- Approx 180 lbs of meat total

-Freezer Space: a large chest or upright freezer 16-20 cubic feet

- Approx 50% ground beef, 30% roasts, 20% steaks 

- labeled and vacuum sealed from the processor 

-Includes all the cuts on the animal that you select. This allows for ultimate customization. You select how thick you want your steaks, if you'd like your ground beef pre-made into patties, how big you'd like your roasts or even turn everything into ground and forgo all roasts- the decisions are all yours.

-$2100 animal cost (est based on 300lb hanging weight at %7/lb)+ 500* processing fee ( Processing fee is an estimate only- this fee will depend on what you order directly from the processor, and, unlike the 1/4 and 1/8 beef buyers you will pay the processor directly since you are customizing your selections through them. Keep in mind some items are more expensive than others through the processor. For example beef jerky or sausage is more expensive than ground beef.) 

- Price per lb of finished, packaged meat is 8-10 dollars a pound 

- $800 non refundable deposit required to reserve your beef

-Picked up by you directly from the processors location

 
If you are interested in purchasing a BEEF SHARE (whole, half beef,ect) please let us know and I will get you on our waiting list. (It takes about 2 years for the cows to grow to size, so if this is something you are thinking about wanting to do- get on the list now!) You are joining the SLOW FOOD movement.  It's a really nice feeling to know where your food came from and to get to grocery shop in your own freezer each week!


























 More about our breed 

Since we live on small acreage, these small and gentle Dexter cattle were perfect for us. They are an excellent duel purpose breed.(I started milking my beautiful girl Eleanor in 2021 after almost 2 years of practice as she grew up with me on the the farm. She and her Mom Lucy, were our 2nd cow/calf pair we had purchased!)Because of their smaller size they are a great purchase for the family freezer too. Our first freezer beef provided us with 78 pounds of ground beef alone!

As a society we have become very removed from the food which sustains our life. I am so greatful for the abiltiy to nourish our bodies with healthy and happy animals and provide a healthy and sustainable life for us, and them, along the way. We are excited to provide this opportunity to you and your family as well. If you want to watch these cows grow up and feel even more connected to how they live, prior to sustaining your family,  follow my Facebook or Instagram stoires for a weekly look at whats going on over here.
 
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