How Does Your Ordering Process Work?
The process is easy:
1. Place your order & place your deposit for farm-fresh, local beef or hog.
2. Choose a convenient pickup location.
3. Arrive at your pickup location on your scheduled day and time & pay the remainder of your balance. We will be there to meet you, and give you your order.
4. Fill up your freezer and enjoy your delicious beef and pork!
We know the process can be confusing if you've never ordered directly from a farm before.
Don't worry! We are always here to answer any questions you may have to help you through the process! It's much easier than it seems!
What is grass-fed, grain finished?
All cattle is grass fed. The difference between "grass fed" and "grass fed, grain finished" is what they eat at the end of their lives, which is called "finishing." Our cows are grass fed, grain finished. Grain to a cow is equivalent to a human eating a high-protein diet. It allows more marbling than grass fed beef. This “finishing” process with natural grain results in higher marbling & more flavor than cattle that is only grass fed.
Where is your meat processed?
Our beef and pork are processed at a family-owned, USDA certified processing business in central Illinois. The animals are humanely and efficiently processed, and then cut and wrapped.
What cuts will I receive in my order?
Visit our Online Shop to see what an average beef & pork order receives. Each item has estimated quantities shown in the description.
Please note: We do our best estimating what you will receive, but no two animals are the exactly the same size. You may receive more or less than what we estimate. Your final payment will be based upon the actual hanging weight.
How much freezer space do I need?
When calculating for freezer space, the rule of thumb is 1 cubic foot of freezer space for every 30-35 lbs of cut and wrapped meat. So, for a 1/4 beef, allow about 4-6 cubic feet. Chest freezers generally use space better than upright freezers.
How long will the meat last?
If you keep meat frozen at 0° or below, it will stay safe to eat indefinitely. However, after time the quality will degrade and you may start to develop freezer burn on the packages. Freezer burn is not a food safety problem, just a taste problem, and can be trimmed away from the meat after defrosting. We suggest about 12 months for beef steaks & roasts, 6 months for ground beef.
What if I want to order, but don't have the storage space?
We have some customers that will split an order with a friend/family member because they simply don't have room to store large amounts of beef or could never consume that much within their desired time frame.
How Do I Pay?
We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, Zelle, and cash.
You will make two separate payments:
1. 50% deposit on ESTIMATED hanging weight upon ordering
2. Balance on ACTUAL hanging weight due upon delivery
Do You Charge Additional Processing Fees?
No. All of our processing costs are included in your total price per pound. There are never hidden fees.
Do You Deliver?
Yes! We deliver to select areas in Chicagoland. Contact us to see if we deliver to your area!