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| Old Spirit |
Posted - Sep 20 2015 : 6:42:44 PM
Hello! Kind of strange request but trying to determine about how much to charge per pound hanging weight. We raise black angus, 99.5% grass/hay fed. No hormones or antibiotics, minimal vaccines at least a year before butchering. I have seen most charge $3 to $4 lb hanging weight plus processing. Does this sound right? First year selling steers and want to be fair to buyers and ourself. We are thinking $3.50.
Just wondering if in the ballpark.
Thanks for any help.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Dec 20 2015 : 7:21:49 PM
Way to go, Rae. We, too, have a waiting list for the next steer we butcher!
CJ
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| cajungal |
Posted - Dec 07 2015 : 06:45:25 AM
Rae, you're probably off to a great start by getting your name out there. I'll bet that your customers will be returning for more and your name will get passed around and you'll get more customers.
I agree with your statement that people are willing to pay a higher price, especially if the buyer feels like they are supporting a local farmer. There is a definite benefit of forming that local reputation and relationship.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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| Old Spirit |
Posted - Dec 07 2015 : 03:23:09 AM
Thank you for information. We are finding people are more than willing to pay what we asked. We will probably stay there or a bit higher next time, depending on market. People really want grass fed beef and knowing where it comes from, we have a waiting list for next time around! Market dropped here this fall, too many people held off to sell and market pretty flooded. Of course that doesn't last and many small farms have died in our area #128546;
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31
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| cajungal |
Posted - Dec 06 2015 : 7:58:52 PM
$3.50 is fair but don't undersell yourself if the market can bear a higher price. Down here in my part of Texas, grass fed, dry aged beef is $4-$4.75 dressed weight and then extra for processing.
Here's a basic list of prices from the ranch that I buy my beef from:
Ground $8/lb
Roasts $6/lb
Cubed/Stew meat $8/lb
Steaks range from $10-$15 depending on the cut
I hope you do well.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Nov 15 2015 : 6:19:35 PM
Hello Rae,
That sounds about right to me. My husband’s uncle sells his from anywhere between $2.50 and $3.00 depending on the year and availability.
Krista
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Sep 20 2015 : 7:28:39 PM
Rae,
I think you are very much in the ballpark. You're in a different area than us but we are selling beef as well and are asking $2.50 per pound hanging weight, plus 50 cents per pound processing . . . total would be $3.00 per pound.
Hope that helps and wishing you best!
CJ
P.S. Think of you often, wondering how things are . . . . I know I haven't written you in ages! Life is CRAZZZZZYYYYY!!
HUGS!
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2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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| MaryJane |
Posted - Sep 20 2015 : 7:26:28 PM
I think that sounds about right for hanging weight, although it varies quite a bit from place to place depending on the availability of steers.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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