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Louisville, KY

Split a cow near Louisville.

1 farm within 60 miles sells beef by the quarter, half and whole.

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Cows near Louisville

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Farms: Two Rivers Ranch (Frankfort, about 60 mi)

What it costs near Louisville

  • Quarter$920–$1,156total with butcher estimate95–110 lb of meat
  • Halfabout 200 lb of beefabout 6 to 8 cubic feet of freezer
  • Wholeabout 400 lb of beefabout 12 to 16 cubic feet of freezer

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?
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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 Louisville

How much does a quarter cow cost near Louisville?

From farms within 60 miles of Louisville, a quarter costs about $920–$1,156 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 Louisville is taken?

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

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