Purchasing FAQ

Do you have meat available now?
Please see our Reservations page for our current availability.

How soon do I need to send my deposit?
Send in your deposit as soon as you decide you’d like to reserve your side of meat. We sell out every year and set aside meat for families based on the date the deposit was received.

Do you ship your meats?
We do not ship our meats. Due to WSDA custom butcher laws, meats must be picked up directly from the butcher in either Sequim or Shelton, WA. You will arrange the pick up with the shop when you call in your cut order. Due complex scheduling with butcher shops, we are unable to accommodate requests for a specific shop.

When will my meat be ready?
We schedule our harvests in seasons such as Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. Due to the many variables in nature we are unable to provide an exact date that your meat will be ready but will contact you approximately 2 weeks before it is ready for pick up.

When and where do I pick up my meat?
Meats must be picked up directly from the butcher. Due to WSDA custom butcher laws, meats must be picked up directly from the butcher near Shelton, WA. You will arrange the pick up with the shop when you call in your cut order. Due complex scheduling with butcher shops, we are unable to accommodate requests for a specific shop.

What types of cuts will I get?
Each side of meat will yield a variety of steaks, roasts and ground. You work with the butcher directly to find the cuts of meat that work best for your cooking style. However, due to the anatomy of the animal, the entire beef cannot be turned into T-bone steaks and the whole pig can’t be turned into bacon. See our Cutting Charts page to get some ideas on what types of cuts come from each section then speak with the butcher shop to see what cuts they offer. Not all shops offer all cut options.

How much meat will I get?
The amount of meat you receive back as table cuts depends on the size of the animal and the types of cuts you get. Typical ranges are:
-1/2 beef = 230lbs-330lbs
-whole pig = 135lbs-195
-whole lamb = 50lbs-70lbs

How much freezer space will I need?
You need approximately one cubic foot (one milk crate) of freezer space for 30lb of meat. This varies depending on the types of cuts you choose, ground takes up far less space than roasts. The following are some examples of how much space you will need.
-1/2 cow = 9.5 cubic feet
-whole pig = 5.5 cubic feet
-whole lamb = 2.1 cubic feet

If I change my mind after I place my deposit, can I get a refund?
No. Due to the fact we sell out every year, we are unable to offer refunds.

I don’t want a side of meat, do you offer smaller quantities?
Occasionally we offer smaller quantities of meat such as Ground Beef Boxes or our Pastured Meats CSA. Sign up for our e-mail list and follow us on social media to find out when these are available. If we are already sold out for the year, sign up for the waiting list to be notified when they are back in stock.