The Butcher Bud Blog

Fall is prime time for beef share purchases. Many farms process in October and November - here is how to plan and what to expect.

Buying beef directly from a farm is simpler than most people think. Here is the complete process from finding a farm to picking up your order.

New England has some of the most sustainably farmed beef in the country. Here is how to find a farm share in Vermont, New Hampshire, or Maine.

Colorado sits at the crossroads of ranching tradition and modern farm-to-table culture. Here is how to find a quality beef share in the Centennial State.

You have committed to a half beef and it arrives in three weeks. Here is how to set up your freezer, organize the cuts, and plan meals to work through the order.

Grass-fed beef from a local farm is a different experience than anything in a grocery store. Here is a practical guide to finding a farm that will sell to you directly.

Buying beef in bulk for your freezer is one of the best food economics decisions a household can make. Here is everything to know before you order.

Grass-fed costs more. Is it worth it? Here is an honest breakdown of the differences in flavor, nutrition, and value between grass-fed and grain-fed beef.

Filling out a cut sheet determines everything about what goes in your freezer. Here is how to read one and make smart choices.

Buying beef from a local ranch or farm puts money directly into your community and gives you transparency about where your food comes from. Here is how to find it.

The Midwest is the heartland of American beef farming. Here is why Midwest beef shares often represent some of the best value in the country.

Hanging weight and finished weight are not the same thing - and the difference affects how much you actually pay per pound. Here is exactly how it works.

Finding truly grass-fed, pasture-raised beef locally takes a little work. Here is exactly how to find it and what questions to ask.

A quarter cow is the entry point for buying beef direct from a farm. Here is how much you get, what it costs, and how to find one.

Is a beef share actually cheaper than buying beef at the grocery store? We ran the numbers so you can decide for yourself.

A beef share lets you buy directly from a farm in bulk - quarter, half, or whole cow. We break down exactly what you get and whether it makes financial sense.

Buying a half cow direct from a farm can cut your beef costs by 30-50%. Here is exactly how it works, what you get, and what to expect.