Our Cows
All of our cows are Dexters, an Irish breed known for being good foragers and having gentle temperaments. They are also smaller in stature compared to most breeds of beef cattle, making them easier on the land. Our steers enjoy twenty-four months on pasture prior to processing.
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Our steers live their entire lives in chemical-free pastures with the herd. They go where they want, when they want. They sometimes graze at a leisurely pace, sit under a tree, play with the bobber in the drinker, or run wildly across the pasture. They are curious by nature and come to investigate if we are working on a fence. We call them "the busybodies." ​
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Our cows are one hundred percent grass fed. Most of the year, the cows can graze, but when the weather is cold and snowy, they get hay from our hay fields.
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We give the cows no antibiotics or extra hormones.
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Ordering Process
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1. Select your portion—whole or half beef. (Remember that Dexters are smaller than other breeds.)
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2. Contact us to find out the scheduled processor and processing date.
3. Place a deposit on your order ($100 per whole, $50 per half).
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4. Pay the balance on your order before picking up the processed beef.
5. Submit a cut sheet to the processor by the processing date (we can help with this).
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6. Arrange processing payment and pick-up details directly with the processor.
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Growing time: 24 months
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Average hanging weight: 400 pounds
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Estimated take-home weight: 200 pounds
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(Depending on what cuts are ordered, take-home weight is roughly fifty percent of hanging weight)
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Pricing: (2024: 1 steer available with August processing)
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Whole Beef $4.00 per pound (hanging weight)
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Half Beef $4.25 per pound (hanging weight)
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All orders require a nonrefundable deposit upon ordering
($100 per whole, $50 per half).
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All orders must be paid in full before picking up the processed beef.