Little Red Farm Beef is raised humanely here on our farm or our partner farm. (See our social media or come to the farm during Farmers Market hours to see the animals in person.) No medicated feed, no steroids, no hormones boosters, no antibiotics, raised on pasture/hay and get grain added in as well for optimal nutrition, flavor and marbling. This is the same beef we sell in our Farmers Market Shop. Our custom beef is for LOCAL PICK UP ONLY, we do not have any shipping options. Reservation fee only on a Custom 1/4 beef to be purchased for $4.75/lb hanging weight with separate fees to Pickrell Meat Locker for processing. If you want a half beef simply add 2 reservations to your cart.-------------------------------------------Approximate example of your cost for a quarter beef:1st payment - due to reserve with the farm$250 reservation to the farm 2nd Payment - due to the farm the week of the date in your reservation (Mindy will text you a payment link) $831.25 ($4.75 per lb x 175lbs hanging weight)-$250 Reservation fee= $581.25 to the farm3rd Payment - due at meat pick up from Pickrell Locker about 4-6 weeks after reservation date$250 approximately based on processing choicesdue to Pickrell meat locker for processing and packaging(pay with check or cash to save card fees at the meat locker)Reminder - All numbers above are APPROXIMATE and are simply to clarify the process. How the actual numbers are figured is explained below. ------------------------------------------------See details on how we raise our beef by clicking HEREYour cost for custom beef, cut and packaged how you choose, will be approximately $9.40 per pound (give or take depending on your processing choices). That includes everything from hamburger to premium steaks! For reference the ground beef in our farmers market shop is available through our herdshare for $9.45/lb and all other cuts go up from there. Total payment for meat, minus reservation fee, will be due to LRF based on the specific weight of your quarter within a week of locker drop off date. You will also have have a one payment to the meat locker for processing and packaging your beef at the time of pick up 4-6 weeks later. Hanging weight for a quarter is typically between 150- 200lbs. Take home amount of beef ends up being approximately 65% of hanging weight. This ends up being around 100-130lbs of finished beef for your home freezer. Please note: There is only ONE heart, liver, tongue, oxtail and a limited amount of tallow. These are only available when you buy a WHOLE BEEF. To schedule a whole beef, contact the farm. If you want a 1/2 beef, please add 2 - 1/4 beef reservations. We do offer these items to meat herdshare members in our Farmers Market Shop.Your custom cutting instructions must be selected via online ordering here through Pickrells online system. • Beef to be delivered to the locker on the date option chosen • Processing fees due to Pickrell Meat Locker at time of pickup, approximately 4-6 weeks after drop off. Butcher fees on a 1/4 beef are typically $250 and will vary depending on the cut and packaging choices you make. Specialty items like meat sticks or jerky will cost more and raise your processing fees. All fees are listed on Pickrells website link. Meat must be picked up within 5 business days of notification it’s ready. Meat will need to be picked up at Pickrell Meat Locker and Smokehouse 217 Austin St, Pickrell, NE 68422, United States Phone: 402 673 3480 THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE should you change your mind. Beef is a 3 year farm commitment and this fee shows your willingness to follow through on processing payments to the locker and pickup. Please read information and dates carefully before purchasing. Thank you for supporting The Little Red Farm! This purchase supports local farmers who grow the feed, the grain coop that stores it, the partner farm that helps us finish beef out, the locally owned meat locker and staff, and The Little Red Farm that grows calves in a happy and healthy environment for beef! We are happy you chose us to help feed your family!
