Pre-Order Half Cow for Farm Pickup
Stock your freezer with premium pasture-raised Half Beef! We've partnered with Randleman Farms to bring you a Half Cow, perfect for filling your freezer with high-quality, locally raised beef. These Angus/Simmental cattle are raised and finished on pasture with a balanced haylage and grain mix for rich flavor and excellent marbling. This premium beef is dry-aged for 14 days.
The average price per pound of take home meat is $11.09/lb--excellent value for the full variety of steaks, tenderloin, roasts, ground, ribs, bones & more!
A $500 non-refundable deposit reserves your Half Cow for CATHIS Farm Pickup. The final cost of a Half Cow will be an estimated $2,900 to $3,250. Your deposit will be applied to this final cost. Your beef will come frozen and vacuum-sealed from our USDA inspected processor.
Benefits of buying a Half Cow
- Great price! - $9.00/lb of hanging weight and estimated $11.09/lb of take home meat for the full beef variety of steaks, tenderloin, roasts, ground, ribs, bones & more!
- A secure, convenient, inflation-proof supply of high-quality, local, pasture-raised beef in your freezer
- Feeds a family of 4 for 6+ months or a family of 2 for 1+ year with daily servings of beef
- The option for customized cuts and sizes
FAQS
What will the total cost of a Half Cow be and how much meat will I take home?
Final price varies based on each cow and your customization. Final pricing is calculated based on hanging weight at $9.00/lb, which includes processing fees.
Based on our recent Half Cow orders, here is an estimate of what you can expect:
- Hanging weight: ~325-360 lbs
- Cut and wrapped meat you take home after trimming and processing: ~270-310 lbs of beef
- Final cost: $2,900-$3,250
- Average price of take home meat: $11.09/lb
A $500 deposit reserves your Half Beef. Deposits are non-refundable.
How does a Half Cow order work?
- Place your deposit to reserve your Half Cow for the estimated delivery date provided at checkout.
- We’ll provide a suggested cut sheet and contact you to discuss your preferences.
- We’ll pick up your meat from the processor and schedule a convenient time for you to pick up at our farm in Lillington, NC.
What kinds of cuts are included?
We'll provide our recommended cuts along with a sample cut sheet. You'll have the opportunity to ask us any questions about your selections before the cows are taken for processing, so that you receive a customized culinary experience. A Half Cow order includes all of your beef favorites: a variety of steaks, roasts, short ribs, tenderloin, stew meat, stir fry, ground beef, and more, plus nutritious bones, fat and organs.
How much freezer space do I need?
Are the farm practices for these cows the same as at CATHIS Farm?
The difference is that these cows receive a haylage/grain mix during finishing. They are Angus/Simmental mix cattle raised on pasture and finished on pasture with a haylage/grain mix. CATHIS Farm’s Dexter cattle are 100% grass-fed, meaning they are grass-fed and grass-finished. Both are raised on pasture for their entire lives.
Can you deliver my Half Cow?
Farm pickup is the standard fulfillment option for this item. Delivery may be available on a case-by-case basis—email David at cathisfarm@gmail.com with your location and we’ll let you know if it’s possible.