grass-fed beef
shares

Select Your Harvest Date

After choosing either a half or full beef share, you will be asked to select a harvest date. Act quickly, as slots are filling up fast, to secure your preferred date. We will handle the slaughter of your share, arrange transportation to the selected processor, and communicate directly with the butcher on your behalf. The meat is typically hung and dry-aged for 21-28 days after slaughter, allowing natural enzymes to enhance tenderness and flavor. Once the butcher receives your beef, they will contact you to discuss meat cut options (such as the number of steaks, ground beef, etc.) and packaging preferences. You’ll be notified when your meat is ready for pickup, after it’s been chilled.

Costs and Deposit

Our cattle are harvested at around 30-36 months of age, weighing between 1,100-1,300 pounds.

• • Live weight refers to the weight of the animal before processing.
• Hanging weight is the weight after the removal of the hide, blood, and organs, typically 59%-62% of the live weight.
• Beef yield weight is the actual meat you’ll receive, approximately 14%-20% less than the hanging weight after further processing and deboning.

There are two costs to consider:

1. The cost of a half or whole share is $4.00 per pound based on the live weight, payable to Zionsville Farms.
2. The processing fee, which includes slaughter, cutting, wrapping, and freezing, is payable to the processor. This fee typically ranges between $550-$900, depending on the live weight and the processor you choose.