How much freezer space do I need for bulk beef?

A Quarter Beef (85–100 lbs of take-home beef) requires approximately 3.5 to 4 cubic feet of freezer space, which easily fits on two shelves in a standard household kitchen refrigerator-freezer. A Half Beef (170–200 lbs) needs 7 to 8 cubic feet (a small chest or upright freezer), and a Whole Beef requires 14 to 16 cubic feet.

How does pricing and payment work (Deposit vs. Final Balance)?

You place a flat reservation deposit online ($300 for a Quarter, $600 for a Half, or $1,200 for a Whole) to reserve your beef batch. The remaining beef balance is invoiced based on the animal's hanging weight ($5.80/lb hanging weight) once weighed at the processor. Processing (~$1.10/lb hanging weight) is paid separately directly to the butcher (Schrock's Processing in Gladys, VA) upon pickup. Total estimated cost for a Quarter Beef is approximately $1,165 ($1,015 beef + ~$150 processing).

Where and when do I pick up my beef order?

All orders are self-pickup at USDA-inspected Schrock's Processing in Gladys, VA (Campbell County). Deliveries and shipping are not offered. We process twice a year: Spring (May pickup) and Fall (late November to early December; upcoming pickup window is November 30 – December 5). Orders come flash-frozen and commercial cryovac vacuum-sealed; bring regular picnic coolers or blankets to transport your beef home frozen solid.

What beef cuts are included in a Quarter, Half, or Whole Beef?

A Quarter Beef includes an artisan balanced cut pack: premium steaks (Filet Mignon, Ribeye, NY Strip, Sirloin), savory roasts (Chuck, Rump, London Broil), short ribs, stew beef, and extra-lean 1-lb ground beef packages. Half and Whole orders include a full custom butcher cut sheet so you can choose your exact steak thickness, roast size, and specialty cut preferences.

How long will grass-fed beef last in the freezer?

Every cut is flash-frozen and sealed in heavy-duty commercial cryovac packaging with no air pockets. It maintains peak flavor, tenderness, and nutritional value for 12 to 18+ months with zero freezer burn.

Is Lund Angus beef 100% grass-fed and grass-finished?

Yes. Since 1982, our pure Black Angus cattle are raised 100% on Virginia pasture in Spout Spring, VA. They graze exclusively on fresh forage with zero grain finishing, no added growth hormones, and no fed antibiotics. All beef is dry-aged 14 days for optimal flavor and tenderness.

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