We process every month. We price on packaged weight. We cover all processing costs. No surprises.
Why Anavery for bulk meat
We price on packaged weight — the actual meat in your freezer — not on hanging weight. Many farms charge on hanging weight, which means you pay for water loss, trimming, and bones you don't keep. We cover all processing costs. The price we quote is the price you pay.
We process animals every month of the year. Most small farms process seasonally — meaning you reserve in spring and wait until fall. With us, your order is typically available immediately or within 2–3 weeks. No months-long wait.
We work with you to cut your animal however you prefer — more ground, thicker steaks, specific roast sizes. Not sure what you want? We'll advise you on our favorite mix of cuts. Every order is tailored to how your household actually cooks.
Which program is right for you?
All three programs are raised without growth hormones or antibiotics. The difference is feeding method, fat content, and flavor profile. Not sure? Our farm store staff can help.
Place a deposit online or in person at our farm store. We'll confirm your timing and walk you through cut preferences — or you can leave the cutting decisions to us.
Your animal is processed at a regulated facility, cut to your specifications, vacuum sealed, and labeled with cut name, weight, and processing date. Ready in 2–3 weeks in most cases.
Pick up at our farm store on Secor Road. Your meat arrives clearly labeled, vacuum sealed, and organized for the freezer. Beef keeps 12+ months. Pork and lamb, 9–12 months.
What you'll actually get
Every order is different depending on your cutting preferences. These examples show a typical breakdown — we can adjust any of it.
Quarter Beef
~130 lb of packaged meat
You Might Receive
Grain-finished available year-round. Grass-fed processed seasonally — ask us about timing.
Estimated Cost
Approx. $9/lb grain-finished · $11/lb grass-fed
A quarter beef at ~$1,175 feeds a family of four for roughly 4–5 months of regular meals — around $65–75 per week for premium local beef.
Half Hog
~85 lb of packaged meat
You Might Receive
Estimated Cost
Approx. $9/lb
A half hog gives you chops, roasts, bacon, sausage, and ground pork — everything a household needs — from heritage-breed pigs raised on our farm.
Whole Lamb
~50 lb of packaged meat
You Might Receive
Estimated Cost
Approx. $11.50/lb
A whole lamb at ~$590 gives you chops, roasts, ground lamb, and shanks — a complete supply of locally raised lamb for a household that loves it.
HALAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE -- We offer on-farm self-slaughter options for customers seeking Halal lamb. Contact us in advance to arrange. Available for whole animals.
How an animal breaks down
BEEF (whole animal)
PORK (whole hog)
LAMB (whole animal)
Understanding the three weights
1
Live weight
2
Hanging weight
3
Packaged weight
Actual yields vary slightly depending on the animal and your cutting preferences.
How much freezer space do you need?
A good rule of thumb: 1 cubic foot per 30–40 lb of meat.
How long will it keep?
Vacuum sealed and properly frozen, our meat keeps well beyond a typical household’s consumption rate.
Each package is vacuum sealed and labeled with cut name, weight, and processing date for easy freezer organization.
Ready to reserve?
Questions first? We're happy to talk.
