Beef Shares

Our steers are born on our farm, are handled extensively during their time with us, and stay on our

farm until their time for processing. The steers will stay with their mothers until 6 months old,

consuming a combination of milk, commodity feed, grass, and hay. At 6 months old, the steers are

weaned, and are raised on primarily grass and hay, with grain (and the occasional cow treat) for

supplement. Once the steers are within three months of being processed, they are kept on grass and

hay, but their feed volume increases to ensure they are at an optimal weight for processing. Corn is also added to their diet at this time to promote marbling.

Our steers are harvested at 1000-1100 lbs, which usually yields a hanging carcass weight of

approximately 650 lbs. We sell our beef per pound of hanging weight, and sell either whole and

half steers. This amount is paid directly to Palmetto Springs Cattle Co. in Hopkins, covers the cost of

raising and finishing the steer, and is due at the time of processing (when we find out the actual hanging weight).  The price per pound for Summer 2024 orders is $4.50.

Estimated half steer price = $4.50 x 325 = 1462.50

Estimated whole steer price = $4.50 x 650 =  2925

Processing fees are paid directly to Palmetto Fresh Meat in Aynor, and cover the cost of processing,

custom cutting, and packaging the steer. Actual processing fees may vary, depending on the cuts chosen and packaging requested.  The Summer 2024 cost per pound for processing is $1.30, plus a harvesting fee of $130 per whole steer.

Estimated half steer processing fees = $1.30 x 325 = $422.50 + 65 = $487.50

Estimated whole steer processing fees = $1.30 x 650 = $845 + 130 = $975

Therefore, you can anticipate the total investment for a half steer to be approximately $1950, and the investment for a whole steer to be approximately $3900.

That is up to you! We will provide you with Palmetto Fresh Meat's cut sheet, where you will be able

identify exactly which cuts of beef you would prefer. If you have further requests or questions

regarding processing, you can contact Palmetto Fresh Meat directly at (843) 358-1005.

Unless other arrangements have been made, you will pick up your beef directly from Palmetto Fresh

Meat at 403 Jordanville Rd, Aynor, SC.

Yes! We have recently begun accepting orders for quarter steers. The estimated investment for a quarter steer is approximately $1025 ($975 plus an additional $50 packaging fee from the processor). We are unable to accommodate custom cut requests for quarters at this time, and your cuts will be as notated on our “standard cuts” sheet (available upon request). Quarters are to be picked up from 1160 Minervaville Rd, Hopkins, SC.

We require a $400 deposit for whole steers, a $200 deposit for a half steer, or a $100 deposit for a

quarter steer upon the time of reservation. We accept deposits by cash, check, PayPal, and Venmo at

this time. Please contact Ty at (386)249-0672 or Julie at (386)209-5055 with your information and preferred payment method to reserve your steer!