Bulk Pricing & Payment

We sell our beef to our direct customers prior to the beef being butchered. We partner with our local meat lockers that process the beef into specialized cuts of your choice.

Our current price is listed in “Shop Local” page and is calculated based on the “hanging weight” at the locker.

(When does your price change?- See FAQs)

What is hanging weight? The hanging weight is approximately 63% of the live weight. We raise our beef to a live weight of 1200-1300 lbs.

Review our FAQs for further details on hanging weight.

After you have reserved your beef & paid your down payment we will contact you to secure your butchering date.

After your butchering date arrives, we receive the hanging weight amount from the meat locker. You will then receive an email with an invoice of your remaining balance and payment options.

The invoice balance will need to be received by S & J Farms prior to your beef being picked up from the meat locker.

Payment for processing the meat is in addition to the beef price and can vary by the cuts, specialty products and grinding chosen. On average, processing for 1/4 (1/2 of a 1/2) of beef can range from $190-$250. Payment for processing is due directly to the locker when you pick up your beef.

Check out how to get a discount by referring your family, friends, neighbors or strangers!

Step by Step

What steps do you need to take when ordering an 1/8, 1/4 or more:

1. Educate yourself on our farm & our beef. (What is take-home weight? See below.)

2. When you are ready, click here to "Shop Local", submit your order & pay your down payment.

3. We will contact you by phone or email to confirm your desired butchering date & locker.

4. You will receive another confirmation email with details of your butchering date, locker and the next steps.

5. Once your date arrives, call the locker to ask any remaining processing questions and give your specialized cutting instructions. (Exception: 1/8 orders will come with a standard set of processing, check out Processing FAQs for details)

6. An invoice is emailed to you to make your final beef payment to S & J Farms.

7. You get the call! Your meat is ready!

8. Pick up your beef from the locker and pay for processing fees.

9. Tuck your meat in your deep freezer & enjoy!

10. When you run out, come back, we’re here!

A little more information on take home meat… How much meat do you get to take home? Approximately 60-65% of the hanging weight will be the amount of packaged meat with your name on it ready to go home to your freezer. (1/8 of Beef will be in the range of 55%-65% due to standard processing/grinding)

Buying in bulk is a cost-effective way to secure your meat supply and give you a great selection of beef cuts. The best part is you know how and where it was raised!

See our FAQs page for how we process the beef we get for our family.