A Timeless Connection

RESERVE YOUR BEEF + PORK

Choose to buy your meat from an old soul who loves warmly connecting livestock to the land and families to their food in a timeless manner.

*Prices are good through December 2025. This beef share will be ready for your freezer late spring/early summer of 2026.
We charge $5.95/LB based on the final hanging weight.
Hanging Weight: Weight of the meat and bones after the head, skin, feet, and organs have been removed; usually about 60% of the live weight (average 500-700 LBS for a whole). This is the weight that Almost A Cattle Company uses to charge our customers and the weight that butcher shops use to calculate the processing fees.
Whole: Approximately
500-700 LBS. X $5.95=
$2,975-$4,165
This amount is paid to Almost A Cattle Company and you will pay the processing fees separately to butcher shop when you pick up your meat.
Custom Processing:
When you purchase a custom share, you are able to order your cuts just the way you’d like them. The thickness of your steaks, the number of roasts, how you would like your ground beef packaged; it’s all up to you. You can have all of the meat made into ground beef if that’s what you prefer.
You can expect to take home 2/3rds of the hanging weight in processed meat.
If you like to make your own broth, make sure you ask for the soup bones, and the marrow bones.
Butcher shop fees as of September 2025
$110 (Harvest Fee)
$35.00 (Disposal/invoice fee per customer)
$475-$665 (Cut/Wrap fee of $.95 per lb. by the hanging weight)
Total estimate for processing: $620-$810
*Optional $32.50 per half for maximum available hang time of 14 days.
The cooler hang time is 9-10 days. It is an option to pay for additional time as some prefer that a longer hang time tenderizes and develops the flavors in the meat (it does shrink a little as some of the water evaporates) Then, the carcass is broken down further, and excess bone, connective tissue and fat is removed.
$2,975-$4,165 to Almost A Cattle Company for your Custom Whole Locker beef.
$620-$810 to the butcher shop to cover the harvest, invoice and cut/wrap processing fees.
Grand Total estimated investment for your Custom Whole Locker Beef will range $3,595-$4,975
The estimated number of pounds of packaged meat that you can look forward to taking home from a whole beef will be a range of 330-460 lbs.
This will make your final price per pound of packaged meat approximately $10.85 per lb.
A great way to economically fill your freezer with locally raised ground beef AND premium steaks, cuts plus roasts etc… all cut to your custom specifications.
*We require a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 to hold your beef. The deposit will be applied to your order total.
We recommend 10-14 cubic feet of freezer space for 400-475 pounds of beef. (1 cubic foot per 35-40 pounds of packaged meat)
This volume may be easier to visualize if you consider that on average, a whole beef will fill 14-18 paper grocery bags. This varies greatly depending on your cut and package size preferences.

*Prices good through December 2025. This beef share will be ready for your freezer late spring/early summer of 2026.
We charge $6.10/LB based on the final hanging weight.
Hanging Weight: Weight of the meat and bones after the head, skin, feet, and organs have been removed; usually about 60% of the live weight (about 500-700 LBS for a whole). This is the weight that Almost A Cattle Company uses to charge our customers and the weight that butcher shops use to calculate the processing fees.
Half: Approximately 250-350 LBS. X $6.10 = $1,525-$2,135
This amount is paid to Almost A Cattle Company and you will pay the processing fees separately to the butcher shop when you pick up your meat.
Custom Processing:
When you purchase a custom share, you are able to order your cuts just the way you’d like them. The thickness of your steaks, the amount of roasts, how you would like your ground beef packaged; it’s all up to you. You could even have all of the meat made into ground beef if you prefer.
You can expect to take home 2/3rds of the hanging weight in processed meat.
If you like to make your own broth, make sure you ask for bones, soup bones, and the marrow bones.
Butcher prices as of September 2025
$55.00 (1/2 of the $110 Harvest Fee)
$35.00 (Disposal/invoice fee per customer)
$235-$335 (Cut/Wrap fee of $.95 per lb. by the hanging weight)
*Optional $32.50 for maximum available hang time of 14 days.
Standard cooler hang time is 9-10 days. It is an option to pay for additional time as some prefer that a longer hang time tenderizes and develops the flavors in the meat (it does shrink a little as some of the water evaporates) Then, the carcass is broken down further, and excess bone, connective tissue and fat is removed.
$1,525-$2.135 to Almost A Cattle Company for your Custom Half Locker beef.
$330-$425 to the butcher shop to cover the harvest, invoice and cut/wrap processing fees.
Grand Total estimated investment for your Custom Half Locker Beef will range between $1,885-$2,560
The estimated number of pounds of packaged meat that you can look forward to taking home from a half beef will be a range of 165-230 lbs.
This will make your final price per pound of packaged meat approximately $11.30 per lb.
A great way to economically fill your freezer with locally raised ground beef AND premium steaks, cuts plus roasts etc… all cut to your custom specifications.
*We require a non-refundable deposit of $400.00 to hold your beef. The deposit will be applied to your order total.
We recommend 5-7 cubic feet of freezer space for 200-240 pounds of beef. (1 cubic foot per 35-40 pounds of packaged meat)
This volume may be easier to visualize if you consider that on average, a half beef will fill 7-9 paper grocery bags. This varies greatly depending on your cut and package size preferences.

*Prices are good through December 2025. This beef share will be ready for your freezer late spring/early summer of 2026.
We charge $6.40/LB based on the hanging weight.
Hanging Weight: Weight of the meat and bones after the head, skin, feet, and organs have been removed; usually about 60% of the live weight (about 500-700 LBS for a whole). This is the weight that Almost A Cattle Company uses to charge customers and the weight that butcher shops use to calculate the processing fees.
Quarter: Approximately 125-175 LBS. X $6.40 = $800-$1,120
This amount is paid to us and you will pay the butcher fees separately to the butcher shop when you pick up the meat.
Farmer’s Choice Processing:
You can expect to take home 2/3rds of the hanging weight in processed meat.
In the case of a Quarter Beef purchase…the cuts and package sizes will be predetermined by the farmer and applied to the entire animal.
The butcher shop will then equally divide all of the packages by their different cuts, ground meat etc… into four equal parts.
*Note: Custom cuts, package size etc… are not an option for Quarter Beef purchases. If you wish to make a custom order but purchasing 1/2 beef is too much for you, consider sharing a half with a family member or friend.
Butcher Shop fees as of September 2025
$27.50 (1/4 of the $110 Harvest Fee)
$25.00 (Fee for processing a 1/4)
$35.00 (Invoice fee per customer)
$120-$165 (Cut/Wrap fee of $.95 per lb by the hanging weight)
Cooler hang time is 9-10 days. It is an option to pay for additional time as some prefer that a longer hang time tenderizes and develops the flavors in the meat (it does shrink a little as some of the water evaporates) Then, the carcass is broken down further, and excess bone, connective tissue and fat is removed.
$800-$1,120 to Almost A Cattle Company for your Farmer’s Choice Quarter Locker beef.
$205-$250 to the butcher shop to cover the harvest, invoice and cut/wrap processing fees.
Grand Total estimated investment for your Farmer’s Choice Quarter Locker Beef will range between $1,105-$1,370
The estimated number of pounds of packaged meat that you can look forward to taking home from a Quarter beef will be a range of 85-115 lbs.
This will make your final price per pound of packaged meat approximately $12.50 per lb.
A great way to economically fill your freezer with locally raised ground beef AND premium steaks, cuts plus roasts etc…
*We require a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 to hold your beef. The deposit will be applied to your order total.
We recommend 3-4 cubic feet of freezer space for 100-115 pounds of beef. (1 cubic foot per 35-40 pounds of packaged meat)
This volume may be easier to visualize if you consider that on average, a quarter beef will fill 4-5 paper grocery bags. This varies greatly depending on your cut and package size preferences.

Reserve Whole Custom Beef

Reserve 1/2 Custom Beef

Reserve 1/4 Standard Beef

Is this a new adventure for you?

Let us walk you through the process of purchasing locally raised meat that is delicious, nutritious and as tender as my heart.

When you buy DIRECTLY from your farmer, it is wonderful to know where your food comes from and how the animals were raised.

How much do you need?

Are you looking to make a bulk purchase of beef or pork or maybe some of each?
Consider a whole, half or a quarter of an Almost A Cattle Company Beef or Pork based on your families’ needs and your ability to store your meat. *Pork is available as a whole or half.
If you like the idea of choosing custom cuts and package sizes but are worried about making a large volume purchase, consider splitting a half or whole with a family member or a friend.
Reserve your beef or pork or both.

Reserve your Almost A Cattle Company beef or pork by completing the form associated with your selection and make a non-refundable deposit.
*All deposits go towards the final cost.
Enjoy knowing that we are raising your beef or pork with respect and care while considering the land with your family in mind, every step of the way.
Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook for a birds eye view of our operation.
Choose your custom cuts

Choose your custom cuts. Almost A Cattle Company reserves Custom processing appointments in advance for their customers. You are able to submit your cut/wrap preferences online and the processor will call you to go over your order to ensure your beef or pork is processed to your specifications.
Quarter Beef orders receive a standard cut. If you like the idea of custom processing but feel that a half or whole is too much meat, consider finding a friend or family member to split with.
Final payment to Almost A Cattle Company

Final payment is due to Almost A Cattle Company once your beef or pork is delivered to the processor and the final hanging weight is determined.
This is the weight that Almost A Cattle Company uses to charge customers and the weight that butcher shops use to calculate the processing fee.
We accept cash, local checks, Venmo, Stripe, Square and Paypal.
Pick up your meat and stock your freezer.

Pick up your beef or pork! The processor will call you when your beef or pork is ready for pick-up and you will pay them directly for harvest fee and for the cut/wrap fees by the hanging weight.
We will be in touch well in advance of your beef or hog butcher date so that you will have ample time to prep for freezer space etc…
Trust me when I tell you that you will love the feeling of a freezer full of this tender, delicious and nutritious meat.