{"product_id":"beef-deposit-only","title":"2026 Beef Shares - Open!","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFarm-Raised Bulk Beef\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFill your freezer with premium, locally raised beef you can feel good about serving your family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Pleasant Valley Pastures, our cattle are raised on lush pasture, supplemented with our own farm-grown hay and carefully sourced grain from a local feed mill. We focus on raising healthy cattle with excellent marbling, tenderness, and flavor while practicing responsible animal care every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're feeding a growing family, meal prepping, or simply want to know exactly where your food comes from, purchasing a quarter, half, or whole beef is one of the most economical ways to enjoy high-quality beef year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery beef is custom processed to your family's preferences by our USDA-inspected processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the share you purchase, you'll receive a variety of premium cuts, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibeye Steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York Strip Steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilet Mignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSirloin Steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-Bone and Porterhouse Steaks (whole beef)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrisket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort Ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStew Beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround Beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cut sheet will be provided by the butcher so you can choose steak thickness, roast sizes, ground beef package sizes, and other processing preferences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstimated Take-Home Beef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every animal is different, these are estimated packaged weights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter Beef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 100–130 pounds of packaged beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended freezer space: 4–5 cubic feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf Beef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 200–260 pounds of packaged beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended freezer space: 8–10 cubic feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Beef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 400–520 pounds of packaged beef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended freezer space: 16–20 cubic feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can you expect to pay?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur beef is \u003cstrong\u003e$6.00 per pound based on hanging weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA non-refundable deposit reserves your animal and processing appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcessing fees are \u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e in our beef price and are paid directly to the USDA processor when you pick up your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe intentionally keep these costs separate because we believe in complete transparency. The processing fee is not a charge from Pleasant Valley Pastures—it is the cost of custom cutting, vacuum sealing, labeling, freezing, and packaging your beef according to your preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy paying the processor directly, you only pay for the services performed on your animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Hanging Weight?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging weight is the weight of the animal after harvest, once the hide, head, feet, and internal organs have been removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulk beef is traditionally sold using hanging weight throughout the beef industry because every customer chooses different cutting instructions, which affects the final packaged weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost customers take home approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–65% of the hanging weight\u003c\/strong\u003e as packaged beef, depending on their cutting selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eShare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eEstimated Hanging Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Packaged (Take-Home) Beef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eBeef Cost ($6.00\/lb)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eEstimated Processing*\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eEstimated Total Investment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e175 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100–130 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$1,050\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$250–$350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,300–$1,400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e350 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e200–260 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$2,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$500–$700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2,600–$2,800\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e700 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e400–520 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$4,200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e$900–$1,200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$5,100–$5,400\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy in Bulk?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing freezer beef allows you to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow exactly where your beef comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport a local family farm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill your freezer with a variety of premium cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomize your order to fit your family's needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce trips to the grocery store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy consistent quality throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I pay the balance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remaining balance for your beef is due before you pick up the finished product at the processor. Processing fees are paid separately to the processor when you pick up your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will beef last in the freezer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProperly vacuum-sealed beef will maintain excellent quality for approximately 12–24 months when stored in a deep freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I customize my cuts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You'll complete a cut sheet with the processor so your beef is packaged exactly how you'd like it. The processor that we work with does accept customer requests, you just need to call and ask! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will my beef be ready?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter processing, beef is dry-aged and packaged before pickup. We'll notify you when your order is ready. Average turnaround time is two or three weeks, but dry-aging can take some additional time. The processor will reach out directly to let you know when it is ready for pickup. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you purchase beef from Pleasant Valley Pastures, you're not simply buying meat—you're investing in food raised with care, honesty, and pride. We believe our customers deserve to know how their animals are raised, how pricing works, and exactly what they're bringing home to their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions at any point during the process, we're always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pleasant Valley Pastures","offers":[{"title":"Whole \/ August 28 2026","offer_id":49998201192746,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Half \/ August 28 2026","offer_id":49998201225514,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hind Quarter \/ August 28 2026","offer_id":49998201258282,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Front Quarter \/ August 28 2026","offer_id":49998201291050,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/9594\/0394\/files\/Now_Available.png?v=1780968861","url":"https:\/\/shop.pleasantvalleypastures.com\/products\/beef-deposit-only","provider":"Pleasant Valley Pastures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}