FAQ -
BEEF BY THE QUARTER
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How much beef is a ¼ of a beef?
A finished cut & wrapped,
boxed quarter weighs about 125 pounds. Beef is dense and takes
up very little room. A quarter beef will be packed into 3 to 4
boxes. Each box measures 20”Long X 14.5” Wide X 6.5” Deep.
See the photo on the right.
Will two people eat a ¼ of a beef before it spoils?
YES.
We vacuum pack all the beef and it will remain in excellent condition
for a year. Many of our customers have enjoyed our SGF Wagyu so
much they have asked to increase their order from a ¼ to
a ½ a beef this year.
Do I receive only the front or rear quarter?
Beef is processed
by the side. Once the side (half) is processed into finished
wrapped portions it is sorted into even quarters and boxed.
How is the hanging weight price reflected in the finished meat
price?
Our price is based on the hanging weight of the carcass
before it is processed into the cuts. Our USDA processor weighs
the carcass by the half. We pay the processing fees based on this
weight and price the beef by this same weight. The $6.50 per pound
price based on the hanging weight translates to about $10.00 for
the finished cuts once the bone and excess fat is discarded. This
price is very competitive with premium retail beef prices when
you average the expensive cuts with the cuts of lesser value.
Why is there a $1000 deposit required?
The quarters generally
cost from $1000 to $1200 depending upon the weight. We can’t
hold beef for customers without knowing it is indeed sold. We will
send you a final billing or refund based on the official USDA weight
once it is reported to us.
Do I need a special freezer?
A small chest freezer works great.
They are very inexpensive and reliable. A 7 cubic foot (1/4 Beef)
will be fine with space left over for other items. Contact your
local appliance dealer or Dave at Anaco Appliance in Anacortes
(360-293-5129 / 800-555-8944). Dave is offering a 5-10% discount,
depending on model, to our Sweet Grass Farm customers. It is best
to allow at least a week lead-time. Delivery is available from
Anaco.
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