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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