Purchase a Quarter of 100% Grass-Fed beef!

We raise our animals here, at Philly Farm, from birth to the table. Cattle have free choice pasture or hay (during winter or drought). Besides pasture, hay and water, they are given Redmond’s trace mineral salt and an organic mineral supplement. No growth hormones or feed additives are used. The cattle breeds we have on the farm are Dexter, Lowline Angus, and Scottish Highlander all of which are hardier breeds that finish better on 100% grass.

This is for a deposit for a beef 1/4, ready for butcher in Mid-September, 2023.

THE PROCESS:

1. Make Deposit through our website

2. PCF will be in touch with you to coordinate with the butcher to provide them with your cutting instructions (see sheet below). You can also order a standard quarter which is around 50% ground beef in 1 lb packs, 25% steaks cut to ¾” thickness, 2 per pack and 25% roasts that are 2-3 lbs each, or with custom ordering you can choose to grind more roasts, make thicker steaks, receive ribs and soup bones and / or pack hamburger in 1.5lb or 2lb packs.

3. Arrange for pick-up from the butcher once aging and processing is complete (usually 2 weeks) or we also offer delivery or pick up for an additional cost. 

¼ Beef Numbers Breakdown

Average hanging weight for a 1/4 of beef is 135lbs. Cost per lb hanging weight is $4.25 / lb

135lbs hanging weight x $4.25 / lb = $573.75
+ Average processing cost per 1/4 = $125

Average Grand Total for ¼ of beef = $698.75

FAQ:

• What is the average take home packaged meat cost?

On average hanging weight is 60% of live weight and the packaged meat you take home and put in your freezer is on average 60% of hanging weight. So 60% of the 135 lbs hanging weight is on average 81 lbs of take home meat per quarter. $698.75 / 81 lbs = $8.62 / lb on average of meat in your freezer. This is the price per lb that you pay for ground beef and rib eye steak.

• How does this Philly Farm ¼ price compare to store bought 100% Grass-Fed beef?

The current price for 100% grass-fed ground beef at Costco whole sale is $10.83 / lb. For 81 lbs of ground beef at Costco the price is $877.23. That equals at the very least a $178.48 savings for you when you order from Philly Farm and its actually a lot more savings for you because they are charging $22.85 / lb for rib eye steaks. You only pay $8.62 / lb. for rib eye’s.

• **HANGING WEIGHT EXPLAINED?**

Hanging weight is the weight of the beef animal after it has been field dressed but before it has been aged, cut, packaged and frozen.

• **WHY DO WE USE THE HANGING MEASUREMENT?**

We use this weight measurement because we are not selling individual retail cuts but instead are selling by the quarter, halve, or whole animal. Each piece doesn't need to be weighed which is reflected in the lower cost compared to individual retail cuts.