Cost breakdown of buying meat in bulk
The Actual Cost of Switching to Locally Raised Meat
We love helping families stay on budget and eat better. That's really the heart behind why we do what we do.
The good news is that everything we raise is available multiple times a year — so you don't have to stock up on a half beef, a whole hog, and 48 chickens all at once. That would take a ton of freezer space (and feel overwhelming). Instead, you can focus on making the switch one step at a time.
Start small and grow from there. Maybe it's a quarter beef, maybe it's a half hog, or maybe it's simply a chicken subscription. Once you get in the rhythm, you'll always have a meal waiting in the freezer, and you'll never feel like the grocery store has the upper hand on your budget.
When you see the upfront cost of buying in bulk, it can feel overwhelming: Do I really need that much meat? Will I have the freezer space? Is this too much to commit to?
That's why I always recommend starting with just one thing. Once you see how much better it tastes, how much easier it is to meal plan, and how much money you save over time, you can always add more later.
Prices current as of June 2026 — you can always find today's pricing in our online store.
High-Protein Diet for a Family of 4+
Half beef – $2,700.00
Whole hog – $750.00
Chicken subscription (4 chickens/month) – $1,056.00
Total cost per year – $4,506.00 | Cost per week – $86.65
Smaller Household (2 People) or Lower Protein Intake
Quarter beef – $1,350.00
Half hog – $375.00
Chicken subscription (2 chickens/month) – $528.00
Total cost per year – $2,253.00 | Cost per week – $43.33
Fair Pricing for Every Household
One of the values we hold strongest on our farm is fair access. Everything is priced the same per pound, whether you're buying a quarter beef or a whole beef, a half hog or a whole hog, or one of our chicken starter or family packs.
We believe everyone — from a single person cooking for themselves to a big family feeding teenagers — deserves access to the same quality food at the same fair price.
The Bottom Line
Switching to bulk local meat doesn't have to be overwhelming. Start small, see the difference it makes, and then build from there. With every step, you're filling your freezer with food you can feel good about: locally raised, delicious, and fairly priced for everyone.
Ready to start with one thing?
👉 Shop Bulk Beef, Pork & Chicken Subscriptions Here
Not sure where to begin? Start with whatever your family eats most — and if that's still a tough call, reach out. Helping families figure this out is kind of my thing.
—Farmer Erica