Paris, KY
Split a cow near Paris.
3 farms within 60 miles sell beef by the quarter, half and whole. Local chicken, pork, lamb and goat too.
Cows near Paris
See allGrass-fed Angus beef
Grass-finished · No added hormonesGrass-fed Angus, whole steer
Grass-finished · No added hormonesOrganic Red Angus beef
Grass-finished · OrganicHereford beef
Grain-finished · No added hormonesPastured chicken, case of 10
Pasture-raisedTamworth pork
Woodland-raised · Heritage breedFarms: Miller Creek Farm (Paris, about under 1 mi) · Greenbriar Poultry (Winchester, about 20 mi) · Sugar Maple Farm (Georgetown, about 20 mi) · Oak Hollow Pastures (Versailles, about 35 mi) · Fieldstone Family Farm (Nicholasville, about 35 mi) · Hawthorn Hill Cattle Co. (Richmond, about 40 mi) · Two Rivers Ranch (Frankfort, about 40 mi) · Cedar Run Homestead (Danville, about 60 mi)
What it costs near Paris
- 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.
How it works
- Claim a quarterPick a steer. Put down a deposit.
- The butcher cuts itYou get one bill for the rest.
- Pick it up frozenUsually 2 to 3 weeks later.
Questions from Paris
How much does a quarter cow cost near Paris?
From farms within 60 miles of Paris, 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 Paris is taken?
Get on the list. You hear first when a cow near you opens up, and when enough neighbors near Paris are waiting, we bring a farm to the area.