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Beef Share Farms in Virginia

Virginia has 37 beef share farms listed on Butcher Bud across 36 cities and towns, led by Marshall (2), Montvale (1) and Front Royal (1). 31 have a rating on file. Browse by city below or open any listing for its full business page.

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How much beef will you take home? Try the free beef share calculator to see take-home pounds, true cost per pound and freezer space before you call a Virginia farm. Farms with open shares are on Farm Direct.

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Beef Share Farms in Virginia

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COTTONWOOD RANCH FARM STORE
Front Royal, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (370 reviews)
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High Meadow Farm-St. Croix Hair Sheep, Scottish Highland Cattle. Highland Cow Farm Tour/Farm Wellness Visits
Greenville, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (57 reviews)
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Chicory Hill Farm
Powhatan, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (54 reviews)
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Black Rock Farm PREORDER ONLY WAITLIST DUE TO HIGH DEMAND ~Mary Jane’s Grain Fed Angus Beef ~ NO HORMONES ~ NO ANTIBIOTICS ~
Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (51 reviews)
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Chapel Creek Farms
Montvale, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (48 reviews)
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Thankful Farm
Montpelier, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (27 reviews)
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​COASTAL CATTLE
Virginia Beach, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (20 reviews)
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Free Union Grass Farm
Free Union, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (17 reviews)
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Truman Hill Farm
Hardy, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (16 reviews)
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Clover Hill Farms & Clover Hill Angus
Bent Mountain, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (16 reviews)
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River Road Cattle Company
Chesterfield, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (13 reviews)
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Audley Farm
Berryville, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (12 reviews)
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Smith Family Farm
Gainesville, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (10 reviews)
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Blue Ridge Land and Cattle Company
Marshall, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (4 reviews)
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Villacaro Farms
Toms Brook, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (3 reviews)
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Grass Fed Beef Farm
Chesapeake, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (3 reviews)
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Virginia Sweet Grass Farm
Falmouth, Virginia
★★★★★5.0 (1 reviews)
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J & L Green Farm LLC
Edinburg, Virginia
★★★★½4.9 (60 reviews)
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Cyrus Ridge Farm
Waynesboro, Virginia
★★★★½4.9 (57 reviews)
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Full Quiver Farm LLC
Suffolk, Virginia
★★★★½4.9 (50 reviews)
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Ovoka Farm
Paris, Virginia
★★★★½4.9 (40 reviews)
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Windhaven Farm
Windsor, Virginia
★★★★½4.9 (22 reviews)
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GlenDor Farm
Harrisonburg, Virginia
★★★★½4.9 (17 reviews)
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Ararat Farm
Jonesville, Virginia
★★★★½4.9 (17 reviews)
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Whiffletree Farm
Warrenton, Virginia
★★★★½4.8 (85 reviews)
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Keenbell Farm
Rockville, Virginia
★★★★½4.8 (33 reviews)
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Hayfield Farm
Marshall, Virginia
★★★★½4.8 (28 reviews)
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River Road Farm
Franklin, Virginia
★★★★½4.8 (12 reviews)
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Double Creek Ranch
Star Tannery, Virginia
★★★★½4.8 (8 reviews)
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Laz E Hill Farm
Haymarket, Virginia
★★★★½4.7 (12 reviews)
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Dragonfly Farms
Louisa, Virginia
★★★★½4.5 (15 reviews)
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ABIDING HILLS FARM
SPRING GROVE, Virginia
No reviews yet
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ANDERSON-BEASLEY FREEDOM FARM LLC
INDIAN VALLEY, Virginia
No reviews yet
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AUTUMNS GATE FARM
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia
No reviews yet
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BARN HILL FARM
WARSAW, Virginia
No reviews yet
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CHUCK and DEB ASKINE
STAUNTON, Virginia
No reviews yet
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FRANKLIN C ANDERSON
AMELIA CT HOUSE, Virginia
No reviews yet

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Beef Share Farms in Virginia - Local Guide

Buying a beef share - a quarter, half, or whole beef purchased directly from a farm - is one of the best ways to fill your freezer with high-quality, locally-raised meat at a price that often beats the grocery store.

Virginia has a proud agricultural heritage that includes some of the country's finest Smithfield hams, a growing network of grass-fed beef farms in the Shenandoah Valley, and a vibrant community of artisan butchers.

How to Choose a Beef Share Farm in Virginia

  • Understand the difference between hanging weight and packaged weight. You pay for hanging weight, and receive roughly 60-70% of that as packaged cuts.
  • Make sure you have adequate freezer space. A quarter beef takes roughly 4-5 cubic feet; a half beef requires 8-10 cubic feet.
  • Ask about the cut sheet. You get to specify how your beef is cut - thickness of steaks, roast sizes, ground beef ratios.
  • Clarify the feed protocol. Grass-fed means only grass. Grass-finished means it was finished on grass before processing.
  • Understand the timeline. From deposit to delivery may be 2-6 months.

How Do You Get the Most from Beef Share Farms in Virginia?

A quarter beef typically yields 85-100 pounds of packaged meat including steaks, roasts, ground beef, and specialty cuts. A half beef doubles that. Consider your cooking habits when filling out the cut sheet.

When Is the Best Season for Beef Share Farms in Virginia?

Most beef shares are sold in spring for fall delivery, or fall for spring delivery. Farmers often take deposits starting in late winter or early spring. If you want a beef share for holiday cooking, place your order by summer.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQ: Beef Share Farms in Virginia

How many beef share farms are in Virginia?
Butcher Bud lists 37 beef share farms in Virginia across 36 cities and towns. 31 of them have a rating on file, averaging 4.9 stars. The cities with the most listed are Marshall (2), Montvale (1), Front Royal (1), Hardy (1) and Suffolk (1).
Which cities in Virginia have the most beef share farms?
The Virginia cities with the most beef share farms on Butcher Bud are Marshall (2), Montvale (1), Front Royal (1), Hardy (1), Suffolk (1) and Chesterfield (1). In total, beef share farms are listed in 36 Virginia cities and towns, each with its own page in the Browse by City section above.
What are the highest rated beef share farms in Virginia?
Among the beef share farms listed in Virginia, the highest rated on file are COTTONWOOD RANCH FARM STORE in Front Royal (5.0 stars from 370 reviews), High Meadow Farm-St. Croix Hair Sheep, Scottish Highland Cattle. Highland Cow Farm Tour/Farm Wellness Visits in Greenville (5.0 stars from 57 reviews) and Chicory Hill Farm in Powhatan (5.0 stars from 54 reviews).
What should I look for in a beef share farm in Virginia?
Understand the difference between hanging weight and packaged weight. You pay for hanging weight, and receive roughly 60-70% of that as packaged cuts. Make sure you have adequate freezer space. A quarter beef takes roughly 4-5 cubic feet; a half beef requires 8-10 cubic feet. Ask about the cut sheet. You get to specify how your beef is cut - thickness of steaks, roast sizes, ground beef ratios.
What is the best time of year to buy from beef share farms in Virginia?
Most beef shares are sold in spring for fall delivery, or fall for spring delivery. Farmers often take deposits starting in late winter or early spring. If you want a beef share for holiday cooking, place your order by summer.
How do I add my beef share farm to Butcher Bud?
Submit a free listing at butcherbud.com/submit-listing. Free submissions go live automatically when they pass basic checks: a real business name, a recognized meat or farm category, a valid contact email and a state. Submissions that miss a check are held for a person to review first. Paid Premium and Featured plans place a listing above free listings on city and state pages like this one.