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Pre-Order a Whole Cow for Farm Pickup

Whole Cow Deposit - Final cost is estimated $5,500 to $6,150

Stock your freezer with premium pasture-raised Whole Beef! We've partnered with Randleman Farms to bring you a Whole 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 $10.47/lb--excellent value for the full variety of steaks, tenderloin, roasts, ground, ribs, bones & more! 

A $750 non-refundable deposit reserves your Whole Cow for Farm Pickup. The final cost of a Whole Cow will be an estimated $5,500 to $6,150. 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 Whole Cow

  • Great value! - $8.50/lb of hanging weight and estimated $10.47/lb of take home meat for the full beef variety of steaks, tenderloin, roasts, ground, ribs, bones & more! 
  • A family of 4 can enjoy daily servings of beef for more than a year
  • A secure, convenient, inflation-proof supply of high-quality, local, pasture-raised beef in your freezer
  • The option for customized cuts and sizes

FAQS

What will the total cost of a Whole Cow be and how much meat will I take home?

Final price varies based on each cow and your customization. Pricing is calculated based on hanging weight at $8.50/lb, which includes processing fees. 

Based on our recent Whole Cow orders, here is an estimate of what you can expect:

  • Hanging weight: ~650-750 lbs
  • Cut and wrapped meat you take home after trimming and processing: ~530-615 lbs of beef
  • Final cost: $5,500-$6,150
  • Average price of take home meat: $10.47/lb

A $750 deposit reserves your Whole Beef. Deposits are non-refundable.

How does a Whole Cow order work?

  1. Place your deposit to reserve your Whole Cow. 
  2. We’ll provide a suggested cut sheet and contact you to discuss your preferences.
  3. 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 Whole 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?

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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 Whole 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.