Free calculators that answer the two questions buyers ask most before they spend money on local meat: how much will I actually take home, and what does it really cost per pound?
Whole, half, quarter or eighth cow. See hanging weight, take-home pounds, the true cost per pound after processing and kill fees, and the freezer space you need.
Open calculator →Enter live or field-dressed weight to estimate boneless venison, your processor bill including sausage and jerky, cost per pound, and freezer space.
Open calculator →Whole or half hog. See take-home pork, cost per pound including curing and smoking bacon and ham, and the freezer space you need.
Open tool →Choose steak thickness, roast size, ground beef packs and extras in plain English, then print a clean cut sheet for your farm or processor.
Open tool →Add up shares, hogs and deer to see how many cubic feet you need and which chest or upright freezer size fits.
Open tool →Once you know your numbers, compare a few local sellers. Butcher Bud lists butcher shops, beef share farms, deer and game processors, and meat CSA subscriptions in all 50 states. Request quotes from several, then save the ones you like to your free account so you can compare them later.