BEEF | Crystal Creek Farm

Black Angus Cattle (Freezer Beef)

We also raise Black Angus cattle on our farm. All of our beef is raised from birth on our farm. The calves begin on grass and are finished on grain. Grain marbles the meat and improves that flavor and tenderness of the meat.

ADVANTAGES TO BUYING BEEF IN BULK:

1. You will save money.

2. Your freezer will be full and you will have lots of quick and easy meal options to feed your family.

3. The beef you purchase is high quality, and more flavorful than beef purchased at the grocery store.

4. You know where your meat is coming from, and you're supporting a local farmer.

COST AND PROCESSING FEES:

Cost is based on hanging (carcass) weight. The cost is $3.50 per pound of hanging weight plus processing. Wholes, halves, or quarters are available. Processing costs will be around 80 cents per pound depending on the beef cutting instructions that you give the locker.

A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of your reservation: $200/whole, $100/half, and $100/quarter. The deposit will be subtracted from your final total.

CLOUD'S LOCKER:

We have all of our cattle processed at Cloud's Locker in Carthage, MO. We have used this locker for many years and trust the quality and care of their team. They are state inspected, clean, and they can cut and package beef to meet your specific needs. Your beef will hang for 10 to 14 days, which helps tenderize the meat. Each package is labeled for your convenience.

If you prefer using another Processor, arrangements can be discussed.

ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF BEEF & COSTS:

WHOLE -

Live Weight: 1100 lb.
Hanging Weight (60% of live): 660 lb.
Packaged Meat (65% of hanging): 429 lb.
$3.50 per lb. hanging weight: $2,310
Processing $.80 per lb. hanging weight: $528
Total Cost: $2,838
Price per lb. packaged meat: $6.61 (This includes steaks!)

HALF -

Live Weight: 550 lb.
Hanging Weight (60% of live): 330 lb.
Packaged Meat (65% of hanging): 214 lb.
$3.50 per lb. hanging weight: $1,155
Processing $.80 per lb. hanging weight: $264
Total Cost: $1,419
Price per lb. packaged meat: $6.63 (This includes steaks!)

QUARTER -

Live Weight: 275 lb.
Hanging Weight (60% of live): 165 lb.
Packaged Meat (65% of hanging): 107 lb.
$3.50 per lb. hanging weight: $577
Processing $.80 per lb. hanging weight: $132
Total Cost: $709
Price per lb. packaged meat: $6.63 (This includes steaks!)

Please remember that the above figures are approximate.

WHAT FREEZER SIZE DO YOU NEED?

1/4 beef requires 5 cubic ft. freezer

1/2 beef requires 10 cubic ft. freezer

Whole beef requires 20 cubic ft. freezer

Because it takes 18 months to raise our cattle from birth to finish, our bulk beef is not an on-demand product. We are a small producer, so beef availability is on a first come, first serve basis.

(620) 687-3299

Chris Stevens