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.

Grass-Fed Bulk Beef (Quarter, Half, Whole Beef) | Richmond, Cville and Lynchburg VA

100% grass-fed Black Angus beef raised in Central Virginia. Custom dry-aged 14 days, butcher-cut, and vacuum-sealed at USDA-inspected Schrock’s Processing in Gladys, VA for your household freezer.

100% Grass-Fed Bulk Beef Pricing & Estimated Yields

Portion Size	Rate (Hanging Wt.)	Estimated Take-Home	Estimated Total Cost	Deposit Required
Quarter Beef (1/4)	$6.99 / lb. + processing	Est. 85 lbs.	~$1,165 (~$1,015 beef + ~$150 processing)	$300
Half Beef (1/2)	$6.69 / lb. + processing	Est. 170 lbs.	~$2,205 (~$1,905 beef + ~$300 processing)	$600
Whole Beef	$6.29 / lb. + processing	Est. 340+ lbs.	~$4,250 (~$3,650 beef + ~$600 processing)	$1,200

🧊 How Much Freezer Space Do I Need?

Quarter Beef (85 lbs): Needs ~3.5 cu. ft. (easily fits in a small chest freezer or about half of a standard kitchen fridge-freezer).
Half Beef (170 lbs): Needs ~7–8 cu. ft. (fits in a medium chest or upright freezer).
Whole Beef (340+ lbs): Needs ~14–16 cu. ft. (fits in a large chest or upright freezer).

How Ordering & Payment Works

Place Your Deposit Online: Select your desired portion size above and place your deposit today to reserve your beef for the upcoming seasonal processing batch.
Custom Cut Selection: For halves and wholes, you can fill out a custom cut sheet with our processor to specify steak thickness, roast sizes, and ground beef preferences. Quarters receive a standard balanced cut selection.
Final Balance & Pickup: Prior to pickup, your final beef balance is paid to Lund Angus Farm based on carcass hanging weight minus your initial deposit. Processing fees are paid directly to the local butcher upon pickup in Gladys, VA.

Standard Cuts Included in a Quarter Beef

(For halves and wholes, customers fill out a custom “cut sheet” with the butcher.)

Ground Beef & Stew Meat

Extra Lean Hamburger (no fat added) – Approximately 24-32 lbs, packaged in 1 lb packs
Stew Beef – 8 lbs total (eight 1 lb packs)

Steaks

Sirloin Steaks – 3 to 4 packs, each 3/4″ thick, 1 steak per pack
Filet Mignon – 2 packs, each 1.5″ thick, 2 steaks per pack
Ribeye Steaks – 3 to 4 packs, each 1.5″ thick, 2 steaks per pack
NY Strip Steaks – 3 to 4 packs, each 1.5″ thick, 2 steaks per pack
London Broil – 2 packs, each approximately 2 lbs, cut 1.75″-2″ thick
Chuck Steak (7-Bone) – 2 packs, each 1″ thick, 1 steak per pack

Ribs

Short Ribs – 2 packs (standard cut, unless otherwise specified for Korean-style)
Back Ribs – 2 packs
Baby Back Ribs – 2 packs

Roasts (Each approximately 3-3.5 lbs)

Sirloin Tip Roast – 1 pack
Rump Roast or Bottom Round Roast – 1 pack
Chuck Roast (7-Bone) – 2 packs

Note: Package quantities and cut yields may vary slightly depending on actual carcass weight.

Weight	N/A
Size	1/4, 1/2, Whole

Grass-fed Beef (Deposit)

Description

100% Grass-Fed Bulk Beef Pricing & Estimated Yields

🧊 How Much Freezer Space Do I Need?

How Ordering & Payment Works

Standard Cuts Included in a Quarter Beef

Ground Beef & Stew Meat

Steaks

Ribs

Roasts (Each approximately 3-3.5 lbs)

Additional information

Grass-fed Beef (Deposit)

Description

100% Grass-Fed Bulk Beef Pricing & Estimated Yields

🧊 How Much Freezer Space Do I Need?

How Ordering & Payment Works

Standard Cuts Included in a Quarter Beef

Ground Beef & Stew Meat

Steaks

Ribs

Roasts (Each approximately 3-3.5 lbs)

Additional information

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