Quarters, halves, and whole beef now available directly from Matter's Farm to Table! Enjoy premium, custom-cut beef processed by our trusted local partners at Petty Brothers Meats in Annandale, MN. Pickup is directly from the processor for your convenience.

Why Choose Our Beef?

Our cattle are born and raised right here on the farm in Delano, Minnesota. We have a closed herd and do not buy animals. Their feed is grown ourselves—mostly lush pasture grass, supplemented daily with fermented corn silage for that perfect balance of grass-fed nutrition and rich, grain-fed flavor.

• No antibiotics
• No growth promotants or hormones
• No fillers, protein pellets, or by-products
• Raised with care and respect from birth to harvest.

The result? Juicy, flavorful cuts with excellent marbling, tenderness, and depth—noticeably better in steaks, roasts, burgers, and more. You customize every cut: choose your preferred cut thicknesses, roast sizes, and extras (like patties or specialty items at additional cost).

2026 Butcher Dates

• SOLD OUT – Jan 5th (Pickup Jan 16/17)
• SOLD OUT – Feb 2nd (Pickup Feb 13/14)
• March 2nd (Pickup Mar 13/14) – Limited spots available
• April 6th (Pickup Apr 17/18)
• May 4th (Pickup May 15/16)
• June 1st (Pickup Jun 12/13)

Pricing & Details

• Two separate payments: One to us (beef cost), one to the butcher (processing).
• Beef cost: $3.89 per lb hanging weight (5% discount for cash payment on the meat portion)
• Processing: Handled by Petty Brothers Meats (see their site for full details: https://pettybrothers.com/custom-processing). Key fees include ~$1.30/lb hanging for whole/half, $1.35/lb for quarter (includes aging, cutting, wrapping, freezing; ground beef in 1–2 lb bags).

Approximate Costs & Yields

(based on average hanging weights 800#-1000# and an average 60% cut rate; actuals vary by animal)

• Quarter beef: ~200–250 lbs hanging weight → ~120–140 lbs take-home meat (mix of steaks, roasts, ground beef per your specs)
  Estimated total cost (beef + processing): $1,000–$1,300
  
• Half beef: ~400–500 lbs hanging weight → ~240–300 lbs take-home meat (mix of steaks, roasts, ground beef per your specs)
  Estimated total cost (beef + processing): $2,000–$2,600
  
• Whole beef: ~800–1,000 lbs hanging weight → ~480–600 lbs take-home meat (mix of steaks, roasts, ground beef per your specs)
  Estimated total cost (beef + processing): $4,000–$5,200
  

(Note: Larger animals may exceed these estimates. Yields depend on your cut choices—more ground beef means lower take-home weight; bone-in roasts increase it slightly. You'll need freezer space: ~4-5 cu ft for an average quarter, double for half, quadruple for whole.)

How to Order

Reserve your spot by contacting us. Let us know the quantity of beef you'd like and the desired butcher date. We do not take deposits. We'll guide you through the process, share the custom cutting order form from Petty Brothers (sent after the butcher date), and coordinate everything. Pickup is at the processor—ready for your freezer!

Questions? Reach out—we're happy to chat. Thank you for supporting our family farm and local processing!