The exact amount of take-home beef can vary based on the size of the animal and how you choose to have it processed. A quarter beef gives you a variety of cuts, including steaks, roasts, ground beef, and other available cuts. Once your animal is ready for processing, we can provide more information about expected weights and your available cut options.

A $500 deposit is required to reserve a half beef. The deposit for a quarter beef is $250, and the deposit for a whole beef is $1,000. These amounts reserve your portion of the animal and are not the final purchase price. Your final total will depend on the animal's final weight and processing.

The amount of freezer space you need will depend on the final packaged weight and the cuts you select. A quarter beef can require a significant amount of freezer space, so we recommend having a dedicated chest or upright freezer available before your order is ready. Half and whole beef orders will naturally require considerably more room. We can help you plan based on the estimated size of your order.

Yes. One of the benefits of purchasing beef in bulk is having more flexibility over how your portion is processed. Depending on availability and processing options, you can select preferences for steaks, roasts, ground beef, and other cuts. We’ll provide instructions for submitting your processing preferences when your beef is ready.

This depends on the size of your household and how often you eat beef. For some families, a quarter beef can provide several months of meals, while smaller households may make it last considerably longer. Buying a quarter, half, or whole beef is an excellent way to keep a variety of locally raised beef on hand without making frequent trips to the grocery store.

Golden Bear Farms offers convenient pickup options in Kiel, Black Creek, and Appleton, Wisconsin. Local delivery is also available throughout our service area. Once your bulk beef order is ready, we’ll coordinate with you to determine the most convenient pickup or delivery option.

Yes. Golden Bear Farms cattle are grass-fed and grass-finished, meaning they are raised on pasture and are not grain-finished with corn or soy. We use rotational grazing to move cattle through pasture while giving previously grazed areas time to rest and regenerate. Our approach focuses on healthy animals, healthy soil, and producing high-quality Wisconsin beef without corn, soy, GMOs, added hormones, or implants.