Wandering Cow Farm
Half Beef Share Deposit - OCT 2026 Harvest
Half Beef Share Deposit - OCT 2026 Harvest
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Reserve your locally raised beef for our Fall 2026 harvest!
Pricing
$6.00 per pound (hanging weight)
✔ Includes standard cut and wrap
✔ Simple, all-in base pricing
Additional charges apply only for specialty items such as:
- Jerky
- Summer sausage / pepperoni
- Patties
- Smoking or curing
- Other custom processing requests
These optional upgrades are paid directly to the butcher.
We partner with Mountain View Meats for your butcher needs.
2519 112th Street East
Tacoma, Washington 99445
(253) 537-5332
You can view cutting instructions and submit your cut sheet directly here: https://www.mtviewmeats.com/custom-cutting
Deposits & Payment
To reserve your share, a deposit is required:
- Whole Beef: 10% based on 400 lbs. (estimated weight for whole beef share).
- Half Beef: 10% based on 200 lbs. (estimated weight for 1/2 beef share).
- Quarter beef: 10% based on 100 lbs. (estimated weight for 1/4 beef share).
Deposit secures your share of the animal
The remaining balance is due on or before October 31, 2026.
Estimated Take-Home Weights
Actual weights vary based on the animal, but typical take-home amounts are:
- Whole beef: ~400 lbs
- Half beef: ~200 lbs
- Quarter beef: ~100 lbs
Split orders (half or quarter) include a balanced mix of cuts from the whole animal.
What to Expect (Cuts Overview)
Your share will include a variety of premium and everyday cuts, such as:
- Steaks (ribeye, T-bone, NY strip, sirloin)
- Roasts (chuck, sirloin tip, round)
- Ground beef
- Brisket
- Short ribs
- Stew meat and soup bones
Cut options can be customized based on your preferences.
Cut Instructions
After harvest, the butcher will contact you directly to collect your cutting instructions.
Typical decisions include:
- Steak thickness and packaging
- Bone-in vs. boneless cuts
- Roast sizes
- Ground beef packaging
- Specialty items (optional add-ons)
You may also submit your cut instructions online at https://www.mtviewmeats.com/custom-cutting.
Harvest & Pickup Timeline
- Harvest date: October 31, 2026
- The butcher will contact you approximately 7–14 days after harvest
- Beef is typically ready for pickup 10–21 days after harvest
Pickup location:
Mountain View Meats
Customers pay any additional processing upgrades directly to the butcher at pickup.
About Our Beef
We raise Angus/Hereford cattle in a low-stress, pasture-based environment.
- Grass-fed and grain-finished (COB: corn, oats, barley)
- No added hormones or antibiotics
- Humanely raised with access to open pasture
- Dewormed seasonally as part of herd health
Why Buy a Beef Share?
- Know exactly where your beef comes from
- Stock your freezer with high-quality cuts
- Support a local farm
- Customize your order to fit your family
We’ll stay in touch as harvest approaches and will notify you as soon as final weights are available.
Reserve your share early—quantities are limited.
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