Have you ever considered buying your beef in bulk?
Much like a vegetable CSA, buying meat in bulk can be beneficial for the consumer and the farmer. You can...
- Exercise more control over what you want and when you want it,
- Save a significant amount of money by buying ahead, and
- Provide extra support to your farmer by committing to a large share of their product.
But we know that buying in bulk can be a big commitment - both financially and spatially. After all, where are you going to put all that meat?
That's where our freezer giveaway comes in. You can enter for the chance to purchase a whole or half cow - and win one of three free upright freezers to store it in.
So, how does this all work? Let's talk about the details.
Contest Rules
From April 28-May 2, you (or a friend!) can enter to be one of three winners.
Here's how you enter:
1. Go to your preferred social media platform (Instagram or FB) and follow our page. (If you're already following, no worries - go to the next step!)
2. Tag 3 friends in the comments of our freezer giveaway post.
3. Share our freezer giveaway post to your stories.
You'll then be entered into a pool of contestants. We'll randomly select three winners, and announce the winners on May 5. If you win, you'll have the chance to put down a deposit on a whole or half cow - & get a freezer for free.
There's no purchase necessary to enter, and if you change your mind after entering, that's okay! We'll select someone else out of our contestant pool.
Why would we do this? We actually think it's in your best interest to buy meat in bulk. When you buy a whole or half cow, you can:
- Customize your order - & pick the cuts that you want. You fill out your own cut sheet - which means that you'll receive your meat the way you like it. That means less guesswork for everyone!
- Stock up on popular cuts that sell out quickly. Steaks sold out? No problem! You've got your own stash.
- Save on retail prices. Buying in bulk saves you an average of 10-20% off retail prices - and that's not counting delivery fees! Over the course of six months or a year, that's a significant amount of savings.
- Provide food security. Reduce your trips picking up your order, & your time online putting together orders - just open up your freezer and pick what you feel like cooking.
Are you interested? Let's talk about the nitty-gritty of purchasing in bulk.
Whole Cow
We sell our whole cows by the hanging weight, or the weight of the cow after slaughter but before the final trim. Here's how that breaks down:
- Average hanging weight: ~550 lbs
- Price per lb: $6.49/lb
- Average price: $3500
What's included in a whole cow?
You'll receive about 350 lbs. of meat, with the following estimated breakdown:
- ~60 lbs. steaks
- ~110 lbs. roasts and ribs
- ~180 lbs. ground or stew meat
How does it work?
- After you place an online pre-order, you'll be charged the initial $500 deposit. (The remaining balance is due upon delivery of the cow.)
- Prior to your delivery date, we'll work with you to fill out a cut sheet for the processor. You'll choose exactly how you want your meat.
- The price is all-inclusive: it includes all slaughtering, processing, & packaging fees, as well as home delivery if you live within our 7-county delivery zone.
1/2 Cow
We sell our 1/2 cows by the hanging weight, or the weight of the cow after slaughter but before the final trim. Here's how that breaks down for a 1/2 cow:
- Average hanging weight: ~275 lbs
- Price per lb: $6.99/lb
- Average price: $1990
What's included in a 1/2 cow?
You'll receive about 175 lbs. of meat, with the following estimated breakdown:
- ~30 lbs. steaks
- ~55 lbs. roasts and ribs
- ~90 lbs. ground or stew meat
How does it work?
- After you place an online pre-order, you'll be charged the initial $250 deposit. (The remaining balance is due upon delivery of the cow.)
- Prior to your delivery date, we'll work with you to fill out a cut sheet for the processor. You'll choose exactly how you want your meat.
- The price is all-inclusive: it includes all slaughtering, processing, & packaging fees, as well as home delivery if you live within our 7-county delivery zone.
Still have questions? Email me at michelle@littlewayfarmsilercity.com.
