Found an old thread but nothing within the last few years so I thought I'd ask.
My wife and I have been kicking around the idea of going in on a whole cow with another family or two. The reading we've done all indicates that it makes sense financially if you can absorb the upfront expense and have room to store the meat. We also like the idea of local grown and knowing where your food comes from (and how it was raised).
Unfortunately, there isn't much concrete information available about options/pricing, etc. You can find farms that do it and even a few websites, but nothing gives any indication of cost. Many provide phone numbers but I am not at the point where I want to bother farmers by asking a million questions.
Thought it best to post a question in the hopes that some of you have given it a go. Looking for some feedback on your experience.
Couple questions:
1. Obviously price.
2. Quality of meat/cuts.
3. Turn around time from your phone call to meat in your freezer.
4. How much did you end up taking and for what size family? How long did it last you?
Thanks in advance.
My wife and I have been kicking around the idea of going in on a whole cow with another family or two. The reading we've done all indicates that it makes sense financially if you can absorb the upfront expense and have room to store the meat. We also like the idea of local grown and knowing where your food comes from (and how it was raised).
Unfortunately, there isn't much concrete information available about options/pricing, etc. You can find farms that do it and even a few websites, but nothing gives any indication of cost. Many provide phone numbers but I am not at the point where I want to bother farmers by asking a million questions.
Thought it best to post a question in the hopes that some of you have given it a go. Looking for some feedback on your experience.
Couple questions:
1. Obviously price.
2. Quality of meat/cuts.
3. Turn around time from your phone call to meat in your freezer.
4. How much did you end up taking and for what size family? How long did it last you?
Thanks in advance.