Pre-Order Half Cow - Farm Pickup ONLY
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. CATHIS Farm Pickup ONLY - no delivery! 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. The pickup date provided is an estimate.
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. Whole and half-beef processing involves several distinct stages, so please note that the estimated pickup date is an estimate.
- About one week prior to processing, I will reach out to you to provide you with a suggested cut sheet and gather your preferences.
- We’ll pick up your meat from the processor and let you know your designated Sunday 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 you have the option to take home 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.