Question 1

Why is beef pricing locked but pork pricing variable?

Accepted Answer

Beef shares are sized so we can guarantee you a specific amount of meat for a specific total. Pork is priced more traditionally by the pound on the hanging weight, which is how most direct-from-farm pork sales work. We also handle pork processing through a separate transaction with Innovative Foods so you can customize your cuts however you want.

Question 2

Can I see actual sample cut breakdowns?

Accepted Answer

For a 1/2 beef, you'll get approximately 85 lbs of ground beef, 45 lbs of steaks (ribeyes, NY strips, sirloin, etc.), and 75 lbs of roasts. For a whole beef, double those numbers. Pork breakdowns vary widely based on the cut sheet decisions you make with Tammy.

Question 3

How does the deposit work?

Accepted Answer

When you reserve a share, you place a deposit through our secure Stripe checkout. The deposit holds your spot in line and is fully applied to your final invoice. If you cancel before we group your share with an animal, the deposit is fully refundable. Once an animal is grouped and scheduled for processing, deposits are non-refundable because we've committed to that animal on your behalf.

Question 4

How long until I get my meat?

Accepted Answer

It depends on share size and current availability. Pork shares typically come together faster because the animals are smaller and processing is more frequent. As of right now, we have nine hogs market-ready and could process within 2-3 weeks of a full grouping. Beef typically takes 6-12 months from reservation to pickup, depending on where the animals are in their growth cycle. We'll give you a clear estimate when you reserve.

Question 5

Do I have to fill out a cut sheet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but Tammy at Innovative Foods will walk you through it personally. She'll send you the sheet by email and is happy to talk through your options on the phone. Most first-time customers are nervous about this part. By the end of the conversation, almost everyone says it was the most enjoyable food decision they've ever made.

Question 6

What if I don't have enough freezer space?

Accepted Answer

Use our calculator above. If you're tight on space, consider a quarter share, splitting a share with another family, or buying a small chest freezer. Chest freezers run $250-$400 at most appliance stores and easily hold a half beef. They pay for themselves quickly when you stop buying meat at the grocery store.

Question 7

Can I split a share with a friend or family?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our customers do this. The cleanest approach: one of you places the reservation with us, and you split the meat (and the cost) however you've agreed when you pick up. We can also work with the processor to do separate cut sheets for each of you if you ask.

Question 8

Where do I pick up?

Accepted Answer

At the farm. 9505 Yellowstone Road, Longmont, Colorado. We're at the corner of 95th and Yellowstone. Once your share is ready, we'll text you available pickup windows and you'll choose one that works. Bring coolers. Bring kids. Meet the animals.

Share size	Est. hanging weight	Yellowstone price	Est. processing	Est. total	Take-home meat
Quarter	165 lb	$1,155	$145	~$1,300	95-115 lb
Half	330 lb	$2,310	$250	~$2,560	190-230 lb
Whole	660 lb	$4,620	$450	~$5,070	380-460 lb

Reserve a Beef Share

From reservation
to your freezer

Pick your share size

Place your deposit

We group your share

Cut sheet with the processor

Final invoice based on hanging weight

Pick up at the farm

What you pay — locked in

Example for a 1/4 Beef

Quarter

Half

Whole

How much meat do we actually need?

A rough breakdown of what you'll get

Typical cuts included

What you'll need to know

Pick the size that fits your family

Quarter share

Half share

Whole share