Whole Beef - 2026 September Pre-Order

Whole Grass-Fed and Finished Beef Animal

Delivery or Pick Up in Lucknow

400lbs of meat (actual weight)  based on our standard cut. Custom cutting can end up with less weight depending on how you have it cut.

September pre-order goes to butcher August 18th and will be ready for delivery after September 8th.

$1000 deposit required

A Whole Beef is a whole cow butchered into a variety of cuts, roasts, ground, and stew.

Buying beef in bulk is a great way to fill your freezer with a variety of delicious, healthy organic grass-fed and finished beef cuts while getting the best value for your money. A whole cow is a great way to save money.  You might want to get together with friends or family to purchase a whole cow and get the best value.

In 2025 we changed our model from charging by the Hanging Carcass Weight to a standard size and price.  For a whole beef, you will receive 400 lbs of meat for your freezer for our standard price.

What Cuts Are in a Whole Beef?

It can be hard to visualize 400lbs of meat.  This is a photo of a 100lb mixed quarter - a whole would be 4 times this amount. 

In a standard cut half beef 200lbs is divided into steak cuts and 40 – 4lb roasts.  The rest is soup bones, 40lbs of stewing beef and ~160lbs of ground beef. 

Roasts you can expect to receive in a standard cut include: cross rib, blade, steak (rump) roast, prime rib, sirloin tip.

Steak cuts you can expect to receive in a standard cut include:  T-bone, sirloin, tenderloin, round.

In a standard cut, ground beef and stew beef are in 1lb packages.  Bones can be requested if you like making soup or have animals who love them.

How much space will I need in my freezer?

A rule of thumb is one cubic foot of freezer space for each 25-35 pounds of cut and wrapped meat. For a whole beef you will require 16-18 cubic feet of freezer space.  A milk crate is 1 cubic foot to give you a better visualization.

How does it work when I order?

1. Place your order for the bulk option you want (Whole, Half, Mixed Quarter), making sure you choose the correct Pre-Order timing (May, September, or November).
2. Pay your deposit by e-transfer, or credit card (please indicate in the notes which payment method you would prefer).  $1000 deposit for whole beef.  Your order will be considered confirmed only once we receive your deposit.  
3. Confirm your cutting instructions.  Beef is cut with our standard cutting instructions or you can have your meat custom cut.  If this is your first time buying in bulk and would like some help filling in a cut sheet give Katrina a text/call at 519-282-2493 or email:  meetingplaceorganicfarm@gmail.com.
4. Animals are sent to the butcher.  Our September beef goes to butcher August 18th and then is dry aged (hangs intact) for 21 days which helps improve already great flavour.  It will be ready for customers after September 8th.
5. Pick up/Delivery.  You will be billed for the outstanding amount the week of your delivery which will be determined by the next delivery date heading to your area or the week of your pick-up if you are coming to the farm to get your meat. 
6. Lastly, fill your freezer and enjoy a variety of meals with your family.

If you still have questions about buying beef in bulk or are looking for other beef buying options go check out our blog post:  Bulk Beef Buyers Guide.