Are you curious about buying a whole cow, half cow, quarter cow or learning more about our Bulk Beef offerings? Let me walk you through how to buy beef in bulk and the benefits of consuming 100% Grass-fed Beef from Green Heron Growers!
How does the ordering process work?
Bulk beef orders of whole and half cows are available between June and December; and you get to pick your order up directly from the butcher yourself.
Quarter Cows (100lb box), 50lb boxes of premium bulk beef as well as bulk ground beef bundles (50lb, 25lb and 10lb), are available all year round. These boxes and bundles can be delivered to you at one of our Farmers Markets, your home or can be picked up at our Farm Store in Sherman, NY.
To get started you can make your deposit online or contact me by phone at 716-761-7190 or by email at [email protected]!
The benefits of buying bulk beef
- Bulk savings: Buying 100% grass-fed beef in bulk can save you money because you get a lower price per pound compared to buying smaller amounts. Plus, you’ll reduce trips to the store, cutting down on time and transportation costs. By buying a whole, half or a quarter cow or any of our bulk boxers or bundles, you ensure a steady supply of high-quality beef while enjoying long-term savings.
- Freshness Guaranteed: By buying bulk beef, you get to pick up your order directly from our butcher in Panama, Chautauqua County, NY. Your beef goes from the pastures of our family farm to your table, that’s as fresh as it gets!
- Personalize your half cow or whole cow to your needs: With the purchase of a whole or half cow you get to choose how you want your animal cut up directly with the butcher and then you will pick up your order directly from the butcher shop in Panama, Chautauqua County, NY. You’ll get to decide:
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- How thick you want your steaks.
- How much of the cow would you like in ground beef, and specialty cuts (Flank steak, skirt steak, hangar steak, flat iron steak, short ribs, brisket, bones, heart, liver, tongue, oxtail)
- If you want to save bones for broth.
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- Meal Planning: A freezer full of the best quality grass fed beef available anywhere makes your meal planning easier and faster allowing you to spend more time with family and friends rather than at the store! Having high-quality ground beef on hand means you can whip up delicious meals in no time so you can enjoy tasty dishes all winter long. Plus, it encourages you to try new recipes and enjoy different parts of the beef you might not usually consider!
- Support your local farmer: Your support allows us to continue our regenerative agriculture practices which benefit the environment and supports the local economy. Your purchase helps us to continue to do what we love, which is producing the best quality 100% Grass-fed Beef while improving the biodiversity of the land we steward.
How much Beef will I get if I buy in bulk?
The amount of 100% Grass-fed beef that you’ll receive when purchasing a half cow or whole cow can vary as each cow has a different hanging weight. Typically:
- A whole cow has a hanging weight of 550-680lbs
- You receive 350-440lbs of meat after processing
- A half cow has a hanging weight of 225-340lbs
- You receive 145-220lbs of meat after processing
Our bulk boxes and bundles have set weights:
- A quarter cow will provide you with 100lbs of premium beef
- 50lb box of premium bulk beef box
- We have 3 options for bulk premium ground beef:
How much freezer space do you need for bulk beef?
We suggest that you make sure t0 plan for enough freezer space available before picking-up your order:
- A whole cow takes up about 15 cubic ft. of freezer space
- A half cow takes up about 8 cubic ft of freezer space
- A quarter cow takes up about 4 cubic ft. of freezer space
- A 50lb box of premium bulk beef takes up about 2 cubic ft. of freezer space
Why buy 100% Grass-fed beef?
Our 100% Grass-fed beef cattle are raised on lush, green pastures, ensuring each cut is not only flavorful but also nutrient-rich, with no antibiotics or hormones used at any stage. Our grass-fed beef is superior than what is typically available at the grocery store and our production process is helping improve the environment! Through rotational grazing, our herd boosts biodiversity and fixes some of the problems caused by industrial farming proving that farming can actually help heal the earth. Our grass-fed cows are free to graze as they are rotated through our pastures daily and live much better lives than grain-fed animals in factory farms. By choosing our grass-fed beef, you’re supporting a healthier planet while improving your own health as well!
Is 100% Grass-fed beef really more nutritious?
Eating grass-fed beef is healthier choice for a balanced diet compared to grain-fed, factory farmed beef. Green Heron Growers 100% Grass-fed beef has:
- More vitamin A: Our 100% grass-fed beef has 10 times more beta-carotene than grain-fed beef, which the body turns into vitamin A. Vitamin A is important for things like good vision, bone growth, and helping cells grow and work properly. It also helps protect the body from viral and bacterial infections and supports the production of white blood cells to fight off germs.
- More Vitamin E: Grass-fed beef typically has three times more vitamin E than grain-fed beef. Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that may help prevent heart disease, block cancer-causing substances in the stomach, and protect against cancer. It may also improve eyesight and help prevent cataracts from forming.
- The right balance of omega-3 and omega six fatty acids: The balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in our diet is important for preventing and treating health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. The World Health Organization recommends a ratio of about 4 parts omega-6 to 1 part omega-3. Grain-fed cattle have low levels of omega-3 and high levels of omega-6, but grass-fed cattle have 60% more omega-3, providing a healthier balance of these fats.
- More CLA: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been shown to provide important health benefits, such as reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Grass-fed beef has 2 to 3 times more CLA than grain-fed beef, making it a healthier choice.
- More dietary protein: Grass-fed beef is leaner and has more protein than grain-fed beef, with about 1.5 times more protein than regular USDA choice grain-fed beef. Research shows that eating lean beef can help lower bad cholesterol (LDL and VLDL), raise good cholesterol (HDL), lower blood pressure, and improve blood sugar control. It may also support weight loss and better insulin sensitivity.
What You Need to Know about buying bulk beef from Green Heron Growers.
Purchasing bulk beef not only saves you time and money, but it also gives you access to some of the freshest highest-quality grass-fed beef locally available in Chautauqua County, Western NY, that is beneficial to your health, the environment and supports our family farm!
If you have any questions about buying a whole cow, half cow, quarter cow or our other bulk beef offerings you can reach out to me by phone at 716-761-7190 or by email at [email protected]!