Option 1: We Do it For You

The simplest way to buy freezer beef.

You choose your share size and one of our cut sheets, we handle everything else.

• Finished on our farm and processed at Rode's Meats in Delphos, Ohio

• Choose between a Quarter, Half, or Whole Beef

• Choose from one of two pre-selected cut sheets.

• We coordinate directly with the butcher

• You pick up the beef from the butcher shop when it's ready

  
  

How Pricing Works

• $4.50 per lb. hanging weight - beef + coordination

• $1.10 per lb. hanging weight - processing

• Total ends up at $5.60 per lb. hanging weight

• Your final total will depend upon the steers hanging weight. (see estimates below)

  
  

Hanging Weight Estimations

These are typical weight ranges, actual hanging weight will vary by animal.

• Quarter Beef approx. - 200 lb. - 250 lb. ($900 - $1,125)

• Half of Beef approx. - 400 lb. - 500 lb. ($1,800 - $2,250)

• Whole Beef approx. - 800 lb. - 1000lb. ($3,600 - $4,500)

How Payment Works

• Deposit paid to Elwer Land and Cattle to reserve your share. ($600 for Quarter, $1200 for Half, $2400 for Whole Beef)

• During processing, you receive one final invoice from Elwer Land and Cattle covering the remaining balance, including processing.

  
  

  
  

A deposit reserves your share. Once the beef is processed and the hanging weight is known, you'll receive your final balance.

All you need to do is pick it up when its ready.

Option 2: Do It Yourself

For customers who want full control.

This option is for buyers who prefer to work directly with the butcher and make all of their own cut decisions.

• Finished on our farm, processed at Rode's Meats in Delphos, Ohio.

• Quarter, Half, or Whole Beef

• You communicate directly with Rode's Meats for your cut sheet.

• You choose your own cuts and packaging.

• Pickup directly from the butcher when complete.

  
  

How Pricing Works

• $4.25 per lb. hanging weight - beef.

• $1.10 per lb. hanging weight - processing - paid directly to Rode's Meats upon beef pick up.

• Invoiced by Elwer Land and Cattle for beef, and invoiced from Rode's Meats for processing.

• Final cost depends on the steers actual hanging weight. (see estimates below)

  
  

Hanging Weight Estimations

• Quarter Beef approx. - 200 lb. - 250 lb. ($850 - $1,065.50) + Processing

• Half of Beef approx. - 400 lb. - 500 lb. ($1,700 - $2,125) + Processing

• Whole Beef approx. - 800 lb. - 1,000lb. ($3,400 - $4,250) + Processing

How Payment Works

• Deposit paid to Elwer Land and Cattle to reserve your share. ($600 for Quarter, $1200 for Half, $2400 for Whole Beef)

• During processing, you receive one final invoice from Elwer Land and Cattle covering the remaining balance for the beef.

• Processing is paid directly to the butcher at pickup.

  
  

A deposit reserves your share. Once processing is started and the hanging weight is known, you'll recieve your final balance from Elwer Land and Cattle for the beef.

Buying Beef in Bulk - What to Expect

Pre-Harvest

When you reserve bulk beef, you're reserving a quarter, half, or whole beef from cattle that are currently still growing on our farm.

• You reserve your share with a deposit. ($600 for Quarter, $1200 for Half, $2400 for Whole Beef)

• The cattle continue to finish on our farm until their scheduled processing date.

• Once the steers are harvested and hanging, we receive the hanging weight.

• Pricing is based on hanging weight, which is the most consistent way to price bulk beef regardless of how it's cut.

• Estimated weight ranges are provided because individual steers can vary in weight.

  
  

After Harvest

• Beef is dry aged for approximately two weeks before cutting.

• Once Rode's Meats gives us the hanging weight, you'll receive the final balance due for the beef.

• Final take home weight varies by cut preferences.

  
  

Processing and Pickup

• If you chose We Do It For You option, we provide the cut sheet to the butcher and pay the processing fees on your behalf.

• If you choose the Do It Yourself option, you will need to contact the Rode's Meats directly to place your cut sheet instructions.

• After cutting and packaging, the butcher will notify you when your beef is ready.

• Beef is packaged in convenient boxes from Rode's Meats for pick up.

• Pickup happens directly at Rode's Meats in Delphos, Ohio, where you'll load the boxes into your vehicle and head home to fill your freezer.

• Processing fees are paid at pickup if you selected the Do It Yourself Option.

  
  

If you've never purchased bulk beef before, we'll help guide you through the process and make it straightforward.

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