Example Family Farm - Beef Share Farm in Athens, GA
● Now taking orders: December halves and quartersGrass-fed Georgia beef, raised on our family farm
Example Family Farm is a beef share farm in Athens, Georgia. The business offers grass fed, halves, quarters.
Example Family Farm Prices
| Half beef | $5.25 / lb hanging |
|---|---|
| Quarter beefsplit quarter | $5.75 / lb hanging |
| Ground beef, 10 lb box | $89 |
| Custom cut processing | Call for price |
Prices set by Example Family Farm. Confirm current pricing when you request a quote.
About Example Family Farm
A beef share farm sells quarter, half, and whole beef directly from the ranch, custom-processed to your cut sheet and priced by hanging weight.
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What Services Does a Beef Share Farm Like Example Family Farm Offer?
Services commonly offered by a beef share farm like Example Family Farm include:
- Quarter beef shares
- Half beef shares
- Whole beef shares
- Custom cut sheets
- Grass-fed and grain-finished options
- Farm or processor pickup
Example Family Farm lists: Grass Fed, Halves, Quarters, Custom Cuts.
Always confirm specific services, hours, and pricing with the business before visiting.
Beef Share Farms in Athens, Georgia
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. The process is simpler than most people think, and the quality difference is substantial.
Buying from a local beef share farm in Athens means fresher product, transparent sourcing, and direct support for the Georgia food economy. See all beef share farms in Athens or browse Georgia.
What Should You Know Before Buying from a Beef Share Farm?
A quarter beef typically yields 85-100 pounds of packaged meat and includes a mix of steaks, roasts, ground beef, and specialty cuts. A half beef doubles that. When filling out your cut sheet, consider your cooking habits: if you grill often, prioritize steaks and ask for more than usual. If you braise and slow-cook, ask for more chuck roasts and short ribs. Ground beef typically makes up 30-40% of the total - you can adjust this based on preference.
- Understand the difference between hanging weight and packaged weight. You pay for hanging weight (before butchering), and you receive roughly 60-70% of that as packaged cuts.
- Make sure you have adequate freezer space before ordering. A quarter beef takes roughly 4-5 cubic feet of freezer space; a half beef requires 8-10 cubic feet.
- Ask about the processing cut sheet. You get to specify how your beef is cut - thickness of steaks, roast sizes, ground beef vs. other uses for certain cuts.
- Clarify the feed protocol. Grass-fed means the animal ate only grass. Grass-finished means it was finished on grass (not grain) before processing. These affect flavor and nutrition.
- Ask about dry-aging. Many farms offer a dry-aging period before processing, which enhances flavor significantly.
- Understand the timeline. From the time you put down a deposit, you may wait 2-6 months for your beef to be ready.
Most beef shares are sold in spring for fall delivery, or in fall for spring delivery. Farmers often take deposits starting in late winter or early spring. If you want a beef share for holiday gifts or holiday cooking, place your order by summer. Many farms sell out of their annual inventory well before slaughter date, so early planning is essential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does buying a half beef work?
Reserve your share with a deposit, we schedule processing, and you pick up your custom-cut, vacuum-sealed beef about two weeks later. You pay by hanging weight.
Do you deliver?
Yes, within 40 miles of Athens for orders over 50 lb, or pick up at the farm on Saturdays.
Where is Example Family Farm located?
Example Family Farm is a beef share farm located in Athens, Georgia. Use the links on this page to browse other beef share farms in Athens and across Georgia. You can also use the Request a Quote form on this page to describe what you need.
How do I contact Example Family Farm?
Example Family Farm has not listed a phone number on Butcher Bud yet. Use the Request a Quote form on this page to describe what you need. Include the cuts, quantities, or service you are interested in and when you need it, so the business can answer in one reply.
Does Example Family Farm offer grass fed?
Yes. Example Family Farm lists Grass Fed, Halves, Quarters and Custom Cuts on its Butcher Bud listing. Other businesses in this category commonly offer quarter beef shares, half beef shares, whole beef shares and custom cut sheets, so ask about anything not listed.
What should I ask a beef share farm like Example Family Farm before buying?
Understand the difference between hanging weight and packaged weight. You pay for hanging weight (before butchering), and you receive roughly 60-70% of that as packaged cuts. Make sure you have adequate freezer space before ordering. A quarter beef takes roughly 4-5 cubic feet of freezer space; a half beef requires 8-10 cubic feet. Ask about the processing cut sheet. You get to specify how your beef is cut - thickness of steaks, roast sizes, ground beef vs. other uses for certain cuts.