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Half Beef Share (The "Family Staple")

The sweet spot for growing families. Fill your freezer with ~200 lbs of Pasture-Raised, 100% Grass-Fed Beef raised right here in Robin, Idaho.

🚜 Raised in Robin, ID | Custom Cut to Your Specs
$400 Deposit to Reserve(Total estimated cost $2,030 - $2,550 based on $5.25/lb hanging weight)

*Final invoice based on hanging weight before pickup.

Half beef share grass fed Idaho

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The Logistics: Will it Fit?

A Half Beef is serious food security, but it requires dedicated space.

You need about 10-15 cubic feet of freezer space.

Visual: Imagine the trunk of a Honda Civic, or 8-10 large grocery bags. A medium-sized chest freezer (usually $200 at the hardware store) handles this easily.

What You Actually Get (~200 - 225 lbs)

This is a "Custom Share," meaning you get to fill out a cut sheet. We guide you through it, but generally, you can expect:

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The Steaks (~20%)

Full racks of Ribeyes, T-Bones (or NY Strip & Filet), Sirloins, and Flank steaks.

"Thick cut or thin? You decide."

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The Roasts (~30%)

Chuck, Sirloin Tip, Brisket, Short Ribs, and Rump roasts.

"Comfort food for the whole winter."

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The Staples (~50%)

~100 lbs of the best Ground Beef you've ever had.

"Plus extras: Liver, heart, tongue, and soup bones."

How Much Does a Half Cow Cost?

We believe in total transparency. Here is how the math works.

Cost Comparison: Store vs. Farm

ItemGrocery Store (Grass-Fed)Old Tom Half Share
Ribeye & T-Bones$19.00 - $24.00 / lb
Billed on
Hanging Weight
$5.25 / lb*
*Farm billing rate on carcass weight. Processing extra.
Roasts (Chuck/Rump)$9.00 - $12.00 / lb
Ground Beef$7.00 - $9.00 / lb
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THE VERDICTYou pay premium prices for premium cuts.✔ You get Steaks for the price of Hamburger.

🍉 The "Watermelon" Analogy

Think of a Half Beef like buying a giant watermelon.

  1. The Whole Melon (Hanging Weight): You put the watermelon on the scale and pay for the weight—rind and all at $5.25 per pound.
  2. The Red Fruit (Take-Home Meat): When you slice it up, you don't eat the heavy green rind. You only eat the fruit. In beef terms, we trim away the heavy bone and fat to give you perfect, freezer-ready steaks.
The Result: You pay for the protection the bone provides during aging, but you only take home the meat.

Estimated Cost Breakdown

Based on a typical 350lb Hanging Weight (Half Side).

Why two separate costs?

We operate under "Custom Exempt" laws. You buy the animal from us (Farm Balance), and hire the butcher to process it (Butcher Fee).

ItemEst. Cost / DetailsPayable To
Deposit$400Old Tom (Today)
Farm Rate$5.25 / lb hanging weightOld Tom (Harvest)
Farm Balance~$1,280 - $1,700Old Tom (Harvest)
Butcher Fee~$350 - $450Butcher (Pickup)
TOTAL EST.$2,030 - $2,550Combined Total
Value: This works out to roughly $9-$10 per lb for take-home steaks, briskets, and prime cuts alike!

Common Questions

Yes! Because this is a Half Beef, you get a "Cut Sheet." You decide how thick you want your steaks, how many pounds per roast, and what percentage of ground beef you want. We will help you fill it out!

You pay the butcher directly when you pick up your meat. We will let you know the exact amount before pickup day.

Because it is vacuum-sealed by professionals, your beef will stay fresh and freezer-burn free for at least 12 months (often longer).

Pickup is at our farm in Robin, ID. It's a beautiful drive from Pocatello or Idaho Falls, and we'll help you load your coolers.

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