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Lexington, KY

Split a cow near Lexington.

3 farms within 60 miles sell beef by the quarter, half and whole. Local lamb, pork, chicken and goat too.

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Cows near Lexington

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A herd of cattle grazing in a green summer pastureButcher day Jan 9
Miller Creek FarmParis

Grass-fed Angus beef

Grass-finished · No added hormones
2 quarters open
$1,026–$1,251Quarter · total with butcher estimate
A red barn on rolling green fields at sunriseLast spot
Miller Creek FarmParis

Grass-fed Angus, whole steer

Grass-finished · No added hormones
1 spot open
$3,739–$4,578Whole · total with butcher estimate
White cattle grazing on a hillside meadowButcher day Dec 19
Two Rivers RanchFrankfort

Hereford beef

Grain-finished · No added hormones
5 quarters open
$920–$1,156Quarter · total with butcher estimate
A herd of cattle grazing in a green summer pastureButcher day Jan 23
Hawthorn Hill Cattle Co.Frankfort

Organic Red Angus beef

Grass-finished · Organic
2 quarters open
$1,046–$1,277Quarter · total with butcher estimate
A flock of sheep grazing in a green fieldButcher day Dec 2
Fieldstone Family FarmNicholasville

Katahdin lamb

Pasture only · No added hormones
4 halves open
$269–$349Half · total with butcher estimate
Brown pigs and piglets on straw at a small farmLast half
Sugar Maple FarmParis

Tamworth pork

Woodland-raised · Heritage breed
3 halves open
$502–$651Half · total with butcher estimate

Farms: Fieldstone Family Farm (Nicholasville, about 15 mi) · Sugar Maple Farm (Georgetown, about 15 mi) · Oak Hollow Pastures (Versailles, about 15 mi) · Miller Creek Farm (Paris, about 20 mi) · Greenbriar Poultry (Winchester, about 20 mi) · Two Rivers Ranch (Frankfort, about 30 mi) · Hawthorn Hill Cattle Co. (Richmond, about 30 mi) · Cedar Run Homestead (Danville, about 35 mi)

What it costs near Lexington

  • Quarter$920–$1,277total with butcher estimate95–110 lb of meat
  • Half$1,964–$2,461total with butcher estimate185–215 lb of meat
  • Whole$3,739–$4,729total with butcher estimate370–435 lb of meat

From the farms listed above, lightest to heaviest animal, with a range for the butcher (paid at pickup). Each listing shows its own math.

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How much beef?
When do you want it?
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How it works

  1. Claim a quarterPick a steer. Put down a deposit.
  2. The butcher cuts itYou get one bill for the rest.
  3. Pick it up frozenUsually 2 to 3 weeks later.

Questions from Lexington

How much does a quarter cow cost near Lexington?

From farms within 60 miles of Lexington, a quarter costs about $920–$1,277 in total for 95–110 lb of meat. That includes an estimate for the butcher, who you pay at the end when you pick up.

How much meat is in a quarter, half or whole?

A quarter is about 100 lb of packaged beef, a half about 200 lb and a whole about 400 lb. The exact amount depends on the animal and the cuts you choose.

How much freezer space do I need?

Plan on about 1 cubic foot for every 35 to 40 lb of beef. A quarter needs about 3 to 4 cubic feet, a half about 6 to 8 and a whole about 12 to 16.

When do I pay?

A deposit to claim your piece. The rest after the butcher weighs the animal. If the butcher is not included in the price, you pay them when you pick up.

What if every cow near Lexington is taken?

Get on the list. You hear first when a cow near you opens up, and when enough neighbors near Lexington are waiting, we bring a farm to the area.

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