Bulk Orders

Place your bulk beef and pork orders in the form below!

Emily Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Current Service Area:

    • Central Iowa

    • Ankeny

    • Des Moines

    • Pleasant Hill

    • Bondurant

    • Boone

    • Ogden

    • Pickup Options:

      • Farm pickup (by appointment)

      • Local delivery (within service area)

      • Processor pickup (for bulk orders)

  • Coming Soon: Shipping options for customers outside our current delivery area!

  • How much does a 1/4 beef cost?

    Current Pricing: Beef is $3.55/lb hanging weight (this price can fluctuate daily based on market conditions, so always check with us for updated pricing)

    • Each quarter weighs approximately 200-220 lbs hanging weight

    • You'll pay us (the farmer) between $700-$800 for the meat

    • Processing fees are approximately $1.35/lb (paid directly to the locker)

    • Total budget for a quarter beef: Around $1,100

    • You'll receive approximately 130 lbs of take-home meat

    • Will feed a small family for 8-12 months

    • $400 deposit for 1/4 beef

    • $600 deposit for 1/2 beef

    • $1,700 deposit for whole beef

    • Final bill sent after we receive hanging weight from processor

  • Current Pricing: Pork is $2.00/lb hanging weight (price can fluctuate)

    What to Expect:

    • Half hog: approximately 100 lbs hanging weight

    • Whole hog: approximately 200 lbs hanging weight

    • Processing fees paid directly to locker at pickup

    • $100 deposit for half hog

    • $200 deposit for whole hog

    • Final bill sent after we receive hanging weight from processor

    • Bulk Orders: Cash, check, or Venmo

    • Individual Cuts (Meat Shop): Cash, check, credit card, or Venmo

  • Orders typically take 2-3 weeks from processing to pickup. You'll pick up your meat directly from the processing facility after it's complete.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU CONTACT US

Our Response Promise

  • Same day response when possible

  • 1-2 business days maximum response time

  • Personal attention from Emily or Carol

  • Honest answers about availability and pricing

  • No pressure - we want what's best for your family

We Can Help With:

  • Current pricing and availability

  • Choosing the right amount for your family

  • Understanding the bulk ordering process

  • Scheduling farm visits

  • Custom processing requests

  • Payment arrangements

  • Delivery coordination

CONNECT WITH US ONLINE

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What You'll See:

  • Daily farm activities and seasonal work

  • Our kids growing up on the farm

  • New product announcements

  • Available meat updates

  • Farm visit opportunities

  • Real moments from real farm life