Beef Quarters Available for February 2027:
 
We are raising custom-butchered steers at our farm in Dover, PA. The steers have been raised on pasture and hay [grassfed] for the past 6 months and finished with a non-GMO grain fed in the last 90 days. The goal is a finished product with reduced cholesterol and fine marbling.  This year, we are raising pure-bred Angus heifers, with genetics from Glenn Eberly, who ran the Livestock Evaluation Center at Penn State for several years. Glenn’s focus has always been on production and we are looking forward to the finished product!
 
Typical Breakdown of an example 100 lb. Mixed Quarter:
• Steaks [~20%|lbs.]: Ribeye, New York Strip, Sirloin, Tenderloin (Filet), and Flank or Skirt steaks
• Roasts [~25%|lbs.]: Chuck, Arm, Rump, and Sirloin Tip roasts
• Ground Beef [~45%|lbs]: Usually the largest portion 
• Other [~10%|lbs]: Brisket, short ribs, stew meat, shank (soup bones), and organ meat
 
Smoked and Prepared Options include:  Jerky, Dried Beef, Sweet Bologna, Snack Sticks
Ask the butcher about minimum quantities of bologna and snack sticks and the option of hot and cheddar cheeses
 
FAQ’s:
 
How much will it cost?
PA law requires selling quarters by carcass [dressed] weight.  A general estimate of live weight to dressed weight to what you are actually taking home came out to ~ $11/pound in 2026
Butcher fees range based on choice of vacuum seal, freezer paper, processing, etc.  
 
When will beef be available to me?  
The steers will be hauled to the butcher in early February and the finished product will be available late February.
Who is the Butcher?
We love Hughes Meats in East Berlin, PA and have been using them for our pigs for 15 years. After I drop off the steers, you will talk to the butcher and let them know how you would like your quarter: how thick you would like your steaks; the size of roasts; packaging size of ground beef, etc.
How will I pay? 
Please make payment, for both the beef and the butcher fees, prior to picking up the beef at the butcher, or when it is delivered to you
The butchering fees are dependent on processing and if you choose to have the meat vacuum sealed (more expensive) or freezer wrapped. The freezer wrapped meat will last 6 months to 1 year in your freezer, maintained properly. The vacuum sealed meat will last longer
 
Accepted Payment Methods:  Apple Pay, Zelle, or Check.  With Venmo [@PigMan717], a 3% credit card fee will be added to the invoice. 
 
Andrew Tarman:  tarmanan@gmail.com 220 Vida Lane, Dover, PA 17315
 
BJ Crawford: pennstatebeaver87@gmail.com 200 Vida Lane, Dover, PA 17315